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I recently had a prescreening call and then I had a second round video interview with a manager and director for the department in which I applied. Is this an accelerated interview process? I’ve seen … more

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Anyone have any insight into the case study for FDD/Transaction Services -FSO at EY. What to expect? How to prepare? Thank you!

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I'm shocked that there are people out there who love their job like this lol.

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Exit opportunities out of internal audit?

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I have been offered a chance for study support for CIPFA, would this limit my chances of work in accounting practice in the future , and will I be able to continue to work towards CIMA/ACCA after

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Hi, I am AP Specialist with a lot of experience in mid sized and big companies.

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Currently interviewing for roles at other firms to leave for after 10/15. I am expecting at least one formal offer (partner called me). Only issue is that I have a scheduled vacation and family events… more

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818,000 fake jobs. No wonder I can’t get a job right now.

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How long does BDO Singapore take to prepare offer letter? They have verbally offered me the job and sent me an email summary of the offer details. But I have been waiting more than 3 weeks for the off… more

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Which of the Big 4 have the best UHNW/HNW tax practices?

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Why is KPMG the Best 4?

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How can I leave tax compliance for tech? I desperately want out but don’t know where to start.

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Does anyone know what the raise percentage in October for A2 -> A3 at KPMG will look like? Located in LA.

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My company is going full "Office Space" (not EY anymore). Should I ride the wave and see what it brings (potentially different role, less headcount, or being laid off with severance) or jump… more

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There’s too many consulting positions at B4. How the heck am I supposed to know which one Id like? FAAS, Tech Consulting, DAT, SAP, EPM, Netsuite implementations, Finance Transformations, Digital Risk… more

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Has anyone ever transitioned from audit to doing taxes? Curious how the transition would be if I eventually wanted to start my own firm.

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Hi everyone,
I am an Accounts and Audit Expert presently in the Accounts and Audit section of an Hospital Pvt Ltd in Bangladesh. I had my masters degree in the Dhaka University in Bangladesh.
Presently … more

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Hi everyone,
I am an account assistant presently in the account section of an international school in Scotland.I had my masters degree in the UK.
Presently I have experience from work, and looking to t… more

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Is EY NYC still on hybrid/remote schedule?

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Hi my name is Joel, I’m looking for a job in the accounting department near Orange NJ. The problem is I went to school in the Caribbean and it’s proving to be quite difficult to find a place that’s willing… more

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I got a letter about the IRS receiving my four $4k payments in 2022 and then got a check for $16k refund. I don’t understand. I used TurboTax and TaxFree USA the last couple of years and got told to p… more

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Anyone switch from BDO to big 4? Preferably as a senior or above? How was your experience and how did you get the job?

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Hi everyone, I have an upcoming interview for a Senior Staff Accountant position and would appreciate any advice. I have a few months of experience in Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R)… more

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I have to renew my CPA license in December and make sure I meet the CPE credit requirements. I left PwC last December but made sure I have a record/proof of all the credits i had when I left. Does any… more

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Any CPAs who started their own firm from scratch? I will appreciate it if you can share any insight on that what that was like?

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i passed the cisa exam, are there any part time roles which can help in getting to know the practical side of IS audit. I’ve been working in audit for approx 3 years.

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For those who have exited out of FDD for either better pay or better wlb or both, can you guys share what you exited to, pay cut or pay bump, wlb and do you think you made a good decision?

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So I got no prior notice or anything, but one of the jobs I applied for send me an email about a phone screen 10 min before, and when I saw the email the phone screen is already over. I emailed to see… more

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🏖️ What was the highlight of your summer this year?

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FYI for aspiring public accountants

Networking is a lot more important than grades when trying to get your first entry level position.

You'll get paid 20-30/hr for a 40 hr week and be expected to work/study 60ish hrs
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Stuck between moving to another big 4 (better pay and benefits than KPMG) or have an offer from baker Tilly. I feel my time at KPMG hasn’t helped me develop or progress in my career, feel like I’m jus… more

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I’m really burned out on accounting, has anyone used the skills we have to change professions/industries? Any advice?

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How do people make it through busy season?

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Tips on how to gauge the WLB of a place? The last two places I've worked at basically fluffed their answer during the interview and they were/are both way more demanding than I was let on. Anyone … more

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Hello everyone,
I recently completed my business management bachelor's examination and am now searching for a position where I can put the skills I learnt in my degree into practice. All I want is … more

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Hello everyone,
There is long time that I'm looking for any opportunity on the accounting positions but unfortunately until now I don't get any opportunity where I will share my experience.
Could you plea… more

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Anyone here work at baker Tilly or KBF? Please share thoughts on working here :)

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