Accounting

Is it normal to feel sad/depressed in your last week at a job? I seemed to have lost my excitement about my new job too. 🤷🏻‍♀️

What are people’s experience with maternity leave in public accounting? I work for a mid sized firm and our policy is 2 weeks paid, remaining 4 PTO.

Our sick time is included in our 5 weeks of PTO, so if you get … more

Does anyone know of any accounting firms that are hiring forensic accountants?

How long does it take to hear back from a Hirevue interview from PwC? I never make it past this stage but I’m hoping it works out this time

How many years do I need to be an SM before I am considered for partner at the big 4?
Or what is the average amount of time/age?

Trying to break into the Big 4 but it’s been a bit of a struggle due to my audit background (private company) and the overall market.

Any tips on how to secure a position? Willing to step down a level… more

I recently received a surprise call about a promotion to an Experienced Tax Associate with a pay raise of $78,000. After expressing my gratitude for the raise, I asked for consideration of a salary of… more

For those in manufacturing industry, do you find yourself having to be available all hours of the day & weekends while production is running? We’ve had many scenarios lately where either something… more

Hello everyone. I'm currently looking for job opportunities in Rockville and I have a remote job at the moment. I have a question: there's a company in our neighborhood that I recently applied… more

I am currently working in Dallas, Texas.

I am looking to relocate to Ohio to be closer to family. I have several years in the accounting profession in tax, audit as well corporate accounting. I am looking for any refe… more

My first day is tomorrow! I feel sick haha.

I've worked at 3 places in 5 years as staff, staff, and senior (the last two being less than a year each). My last job is therapy chair worthy, it was so traumatic. … more

I have an interview coming up for business support accountant role at the NHS and I need some advice or tips from someone that has interviewed with them before. Thanks

Do you like talkative or quiet coworkers? Where I work is pretty quiet, I wish there was a bit more chatter, help the day go by more quickly. But I'm naturally quiet so I'm part of the problem… more

When partners in PA retire so they get to sell their book of business?

I feel like I passed my CPA exams through sheer luck, anyone else? Trying not to beat myself up but I can't shake the feeling, wondering if I'm actually cut out for this.

I have a friend expensing everything, and never getting caught. She expenses lunch, dinner, uber to and from work, and even ubers to random places that are not work related on weekends. I don’t know h… more

Please recommend basic skill to get job in UAE,
Im trying to get Junior Accountant position

I was let go from a job after only one month for "not learning fast enough," even though they never told me anything about my performance was a concern to them, especially to the point of te… more

Texas CPAs - how long after ethics exam did you receive your license? Should I be waiting for an email or a letter in the mailbox?

What do annual raises look like if you’re in industry accounting? I’ve been offered a job in industry with about an 11% raise and they claim to pay out 15% bonuses at the end of the year regularly. Ik… more

CPA or CFP?

Got my comp adjustment 3 days ago and been sitting in this. But I am on 100 and got a zero percent increase. My colleagues are now on 107k with a 6 k bonus. So they earning 13k or said differently 13 … more

I’ve been with the firm for about 9 years. I’m high performer every year but still senior. Am I underpaid with 100k in MCOL?

Is it okay not to sign a separation and general release agreement? I was terminated without any notice. HR called me and shuts down my computer during the discussion. Termination is due to unsatisfact… more

What are some good insurance plans? Just got employed with a new company and they have Aetna - not completely sure about it. They provide a $454 contribution to the monthly premium I can use towards a… more

What are some possible pivots outside of accounting that are more relationship focused? I’m not a very technical person and I think I need to look elsewhere. Anyone transitioned into something like sa… more

Hello! I live and work in Los Angeles (senior auditor, CPA, work on private equity funds), and planning to relocate to Oregon or Washington states for family reasons (Portland or something near; maybe… more

Fully remote workers. I don't have any friends in this city, so when I'm not working I'm mindlessly doom scrolling or online shopping (or gaming and reading).

I'm a loner. I honestly n… more