Accounting

Working at a F500 and there are rumors circulating in publications that the business is looking to split. Nothing is confirmed for people at my level but the articles/leaks say an announcement can be … more

How common is it to get a title bump when moving from one Big 4 to another? For example mgr to sr mgr.

8th week of unemployment begins tomorrow. Frustrating. Any words of encouragement or tips to stay positive would be appreciated.

Hi everyone, I am very fortunate enough to have received 2 big 4 offers one in the deal advisory group for accounting advisory and the other is in audit. I want the advisory role since most usually tr… more

What made you decide to go into accounting and not finance? I often think that I might have screwed myself out of a more profitable career because I went into accounting when I should have gone into f… more

My new manager asked me how he could get a hold of me over the weekend. "You don't!" Is what I wish I were brave enough to say. Instead, I gave him my personal cell phone number... I'… more

If you're in a specialty role. I think the best time to leave is at senior. If you're in something like tax technology, you can jump to be a manager in industry and grow from there. Once you&#… more

What do everyone talk about at happy hour? It’s hosting by our CFO so I assume we all have to go, but I don’t know what to say

Audit manager in NYC - 7 YOE is $150K base fair?

Do you think it's fair that people are getting fired for sharing their personal opinions or political beliefs on social media? I keep seeing stories of people losing their jobs because of what the… more

how to mitigate getting pissed off at work? i’m overwhelmed, burnt out and over it. i’m putting in minimal effort and still making deadlines, but the firm still expects me to work magic by having untr… more

i missed my probation meeting because i lost track, am i cooked? in the 90 days i’ve been here, i’ve sold about 40k(and about sign another 40k) and currently over 100% utilized

How is doing tax prep for individuals and small businesses on the side as a side hustle?

Hi all, I have been working in tax technology and got some offers. Could someone shed some light on all B4 Tax Technology Indirect Tax pipe line? I don’t want to sit on the bench waiting for project t… more

I am in a dilemma on a job offer which is a contractor position for a fairly new but fast growing & successful tech company. Fully remote. The role is building out the accounting function so there… more

My wife is military so my family's health insurance is free. I am starting a job that is with a private company but the company covers all premiums. It is legal for me to use my new company'… more

I just received a proposal to work with tax technology. As positive aspects, they cited a quicker progression to partnership, the flexibility to work from anywhere, including remotely from home, and a better work-life balanc… more

Saw newly qualified accountant jobs with €60k and I’ve worked in audit for 5 years only get €55k p.a., this is normal salary for accountant? Or is this job a scam?

Just got out of public accounting an: industry seems to be so much more relaxed is it just me?

What do you do when a peer acts like your manager?

Why are so many public accounting firms not hiring full time associates (2026) right now? Isn’t it recruiting season?

How important is it to you to bond with your coworkers outside of the office? I honestly couldn't care less, but my manager told me today that people think I'm hostile and standoffish. He said… more

Offer from another B4 tax SM with 10YOE - 205k base, 15k signing bonus, PNW location. Good? Bad? Fair?

What is KPMG RTO policy?

Has anyone gotten into government with an industry background? Any tips??

Ex-Big 4 audit in Ireland (ACA qualified) went to a smaller practice for a year, can’t survive another busy season now :( What kind of relevant jobs can I apply for with no overtime and don’t involve crying on th… more

Question, does it matter which school I get a masters degree from to satisfy the 150 credits for the CPA? I’m trying not pay over $60k for another masters degree, just to be eligible to sit for the CP… more

I work as accountant assistant for 3 years
Working on data entry, financial reports
And software accounting

I put on notice to my immediate superior that I'm looking for another job cause of low pay raise given by our manager after all the workload added to me. He said that to our manager and added that… more

Can someone who works at BDO share the bereavement policy when you lose a parent?

If you go around and steal coins from the water fountains, do you need to report this as income?

Recently laid off. Not from EY, but from an industry role. Applied and interviewed for weeks and weeks. The only offer I have at hand is at another B4. Not sure if I am ready to go back to public agai… more

How does taking a mental health absence impact your career? I work for a large firm and need to take some time for my mental wellbeing but I'm worried my career will be impacted or I'll be wee… more

Considering move from PwC to KPMG. I know people in the same LOS at KPMG and they mentioned that they have better work life balance/salary. I am a second year senior associate in SALT in the Raleigh, … more