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What’s the 401k match for everyone? PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, RSM, BDO, Crowe etc

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What’s the vibe like over at Embark with the acquisition news? I remember the benefits were pretty good when I talked to somebody over there.

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Let's redirect ageism to a corporate advantage. Split hiring of a Yuppie and a Y or Z may increase productivity and the overall health of a company for today, as well as, in the long run. It seems… more

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We recently ended leases of tenants who failed to follow property rules. The property has since been renovated and is now vacant. Your main duty will be to post it on specific websites I provide. Once… more

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Are there any warning signs that I'm about to be laid off or fired? I feel a weird vibe when I come into the office. I swear my supervisor has been avoiding me all week.

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I received a verbal offer last week and I tried to ask for more money and they said will check and get back to me. How long should I wait before I follow up? One week, two weeks? Should I play cool an… more

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Hi, I’m becoming frustrated with the market right now, I was in a layoff in May and I still can’t find anything, I apply but then I am ghosted/rejected. I’m confused as to why this keeps happening. I … more

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Have a meeting with the partner on annual comp increases, what do you usually discuss or ask?

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For those in accounting, how did you move past entry-level? I finished my degree but sometimes feel stuck—if I don’t know how to do something, my manager doesn’t assign it to me, so I feel like I’m no… more

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has anyone’s firm ever outsourced work to GR8 global? has it been a positive experience?

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I'm struggling to stay attentive during our senior manager's virtual meetings. Her slow and deliberate speaking pace makes it challenging to remain focused and often leaves me feeling drowsy. … more

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My boss told me he’s coming back to office this Wednesday and Thursday and when I came today (wed) he said sth is up and can’t come… is this gaslighting?

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Layoff season in public accounting

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Considering leaving my role as a 3rd year IA Manager in Denver for another IA Manager role based in the NE (I’d be remote). I make $130k now, 3 years in Big 4, have my CPA, and another relevant license. New compa… more

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Just signed up for Becker Review! I'm in my 1 year masters program right now but have a light load due to taking classes early. Taking a class right now that significantly helps people pass AUD.

Wh… more

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Anyone have info on Dean Dorton ? Culture? Work product in general? Searched a bit in various bowls but can’t pull anything up for some reason..

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I’m a licensed CPA and just started as an audit manager at a small firm. $5M in total revenue and only 1 audit partner.

Our audit work sucks, and IMO, insufficient. I am reviewing the work and signing off. Misstat… more

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How long did it take you to get comfortable at a new role & new company? I am an experienced hire so I have work experience but learning new systems/processes/people/etc is much more overwhelming … more

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What % of work will be outsourced in 5 years? 10 years? Currently in the 5 years I’ve been at KPMG the offshore rate per engagement has increased from 30% to 45/50% target rates. There used to be clas… more

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Dear parents, have your kids inundated your lives with this KPop Demon Hunter movie? What kills me is that these songs are catchy. I'll be sitting at work, all professional on the outside but in m… more

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I am taking ACCA final paper in Dec 25 and I am in dilemma to continue study for Singapore CA since only 2 subjects need to take.
Is it worth to take CA and should I just stop with Acca cert?
I am wo… more

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Is individual tax a limited career path ? Recently talked with a VP from industry, who has a lot experience in various fields, RE, banking, M&A, & international. And he suggest that i should g… more

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Are you a team work makes the dream work person, or do you prefer to work solo? I hate working with people so much that I'd rather complete large projects on my own than deal with my coworkers. I … more

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So is it true that BDO canceled all non-cloent meals and events?

Wtf is going on?BDO

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How would you respond to this? I work in tax and I have a coworker that comes by my desk literally every day and talks about how he needs to “grind” more, tells me how many hours he’s trying to hit, o… more

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I’m currently in public accounting but want to pursue a Masters of Real Estate at Georgetown University. I believe the program is highly regarding and will provide me an opportunity to enhance my knowledge of the… more

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Does your firm have a formalized FP&A function? I’m a Senior Manager in our corporate strategy department (not client-facing) and I’ve been asked by our executive team/Board to stand this up. Whil… more

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At work came the opportunity to do an apprenticeship of 1 year in a subject of my choice. Should I accept it or not?
How can I find out, if in case I accept I will be stuck to the company more years… more

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Well folks, it's finally happened. Just got my first email on my work email from some place in Iowa trying to recruit me. Must be a rite of passage

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Looking for some advice here. I recently turned 25 and have no prior college background, completed highschool and have been working since I was 17, but never went to college because I didn't know … more

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How’s everyone feeling about job security these days in the accounting industry? It seems like a lot of industries are suffering and losing jobs to AI “Agents in India”. Have your jobs been impacted?

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Stray came to my home. I think she was dump (we live on a ranch). Give her a name and I’ll take care of her and find a home.

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Was approached by a recruiter for asset management tax role at KPMG. I know AM can be a tough space but this role apparently serves only one client. Fully remote. Should I continue the conversation? W… more

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If you were to choose a niche in accounting industry today, what would you go for? I am couple years in audit now but just curious what’s that today which could be big rewarding industry/service in t… more

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Anybody here studying or will be studying for the CMA? Just got the program from Becker (deal today). Wondering if anybody is on the same boat? Would love a study Buddy or jsut somebody to talk to abo… more

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Is starting salary of $95K in NY/NJ area too low for a new tax senior?

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Does your manager expect you to be available for "mandatory" meetings when you're on PTO? We have weekly mandatory check in meetings, but I assumed if we were on PTO, we could miss these… more

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Do you ever think about how your life might be different if Covid had never happened? Like, if my active social life didn't come to an abrupt end and traded for a life of solitude and remote work,… more

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What’s Crowe’s parental leave policy?

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