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I had three interviews last week for three different companies.

I’ve moved to the next step for two of the three, with follow-up interviews later in the week. I really want one of them and that interview is Thursday. I am somewhat inter… more

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I have a Bachelor’s in accounting and MBA in Finance and can't get away from the same position for over 6 years! I'm not even a senior accountant. My former employer outsourced the accounting … more

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🔥 Hot take: What’s one thing you can do at work that AI will never replace? Let us know in the comments!

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Some of us think we work a lot of OT, my hubby is a football coach and he clocked 3500 hours last year. Moms- don't let your children become coaches or CPAs. Lol

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Any CPAs that have gone to get their CFA too? Would you say it’s worth it?

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Am I expected to give my weekend availability during busy season?

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Anyone work at Grant Thorton or Moss Adam’s? Can you share your experience?

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I need some advice! Back in college I had an internship with a real-estate company which I really I joined. After I was laid off I was looking for a job and was reaching out to some old contacts. My o… more

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Big4 tax team sent eng ltr with estimated fee quote of $120-130k for federal and state returns. They progressed billed $50k twice. Final bill includes $38k plus 5 different line items ranging from $3-… more

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Can anyone please share success stories using QuickBooks Online to supplement your income? I've been an accountant in the corporate environment and would like to supplement my income.

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Thinking about bleaching my hair. It's very obvious that any color besides black isn't my natural hair color. Would a manager raise a stink about this in US?

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Has anyone ever left the big four and went to an entertainment industry job that’s not accounting / finance related? How did that work out for you? Thanks!

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I recently heard a theory that the reason companies are forcing people back to the office is because middle aged executives don't like being stuck at home with their wives. Honestly, I could see t… more

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I'm considering an internal finance opportunity but have concerns about the role's lack of direct reports. After two years managing six direct reports in a Fortune 100 audit function, I'm … more

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Hey guys,

I want to send my resume to the Word Processing Department to a top tier Accounting Firm. However, when I go onto their individual career sites. There is no, “Administrative, Word Processing or Documenta… more

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So how is the tax side of Grant these days?

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Is the US CPA worth pursuing in your 30s? I got my CPA back home over 10 years ago and moved to the US 3 years ago. I know age is just a number we always say but I just can't help but feel like it… more

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Would you rather work for an easy and chill manager that is low stress or a manager that is tough but you learn a lot?

I enjoy working for the former but i feel like I’ll be treated as an associate for… more

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At what point do you contact an employment attorney for age and disability discrimination?

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Thoughts on reclining your seat on a plane? Rude or a part of your basic rights? I hate it when I'm trying to work and the person in front of me keeps reclining their seat and messing with my lapt… more

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How are you preparing yourself for the next five years? It seems that the market is changing, and many accounting firms are looking for people who can do more than before. Is this because of AI? Will … more

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Is there anyone with working in Gitlab. Want to know about Work culture & perquisites?

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Good day everyone kindly help in giving right insight of how jomav house and properties is ? how does the workplace looks like is it toxic or not ? do they pay well and not delay payment/ benefit ? … more

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What is that one most important tool you should know if you want to grow or switch?

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How is the culture at Blackstone in a tax compliance role (specifically Global Tax Compliance-PE-AVP role) different from Big 4, including in the types of people that work there, work life balance, an… more

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What else could you do when your boss is away on vacation? Need a brain storm as I’m also wfh

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In Risk Advisory here... what have raises been like throughout the industry? My firm is giving calls for raises over the next few weeks!

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Is QuickBooks Online becoming obsolete? I am currently working for a large corporation using NetSuite, but it is not a career building role and I am stifled. I am looking at an opportunity that pays a… more

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Should I be worried if I got a Document Preservation Notice from our legal team?

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Anyone else having problems with PwC in getting severance after working there for over 15 years?

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Can someone please be my mentor? I feel like I need a mentor that can help me with this journey? Did u find a mentor at work or where?

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Has anyone else found themselves walking back some of the boundaries they put up with their employer? Tonight I hopped on a Zoom call at 8:30 and just finished answering some emails. It's just tha… more

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If I get my CM&AA certification is that enough to gradually start advising clients on small mergers and other transitions. If so, what would fees look like for that?

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Hi all 👋 I’m working on an audit that might fall under the State of Illinois GATA Single Audit requirements.

Does anyone here have experience with state single audits in Illinois? Would love to connect and hear h… more

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Can you stop putting holds all over your calendar so I can’t see what your actual meeting availability is? Looking at you partners and MD’s…

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Those of you who have moved on to smaller firms (top 150) after working at big firms, how do you stay sane with the general lack of client complexity, staff quality, etc? After 9 years at RSM, then 2.… more

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What software do you use to manage your own finances/accounting?

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