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Have you or anyone you know left public accounting to go into accounting and finance recruiting? Curious on how it’s going.

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What's going on at EY? Do you think this is part of a strategy shift?

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So KPMG announced “layoffs” recently. why are people surprised? A semi-annual trimming of the workforce is normal.

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8 YOE, CPA, work in a Fintech Company as Accounting Director(assistant Controller) managing 7 employees; live in Atlanta
Am I underpaid if my salary is 160k + 20%bonus What salary is considered as mark… more

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Is it easy to adapt and get into the system when moving from a startup to the corporate world, given that your work and progress may be more prominent in startup more than corporate?

I'm very inter… more

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What should I expect from revenue manager interview? Technical questions about 606? This is my first interview for industry role so not sure what to expect

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I recently left big 4 and now working in industry. My prev company had a CPE dashboard and enough free trainings that I did not have to worry about maintaining my CPA license. What is the most afford… more

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Hey Accountants! Which industries will be booming under Trump? Looking to reduce risk of layoffs as I head to an industry role.

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Would you leave audit at big 4 for Advisory at a lower-mid tier firm? My gut says not to do it but I do wanna end up in TAS asap

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Caseware software questions…
Does anyone know how to synch a work paper after the binder has been locked?

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I would like to make a CPE course. Nerdy I know. Anyone have experience creating one and how difficult was it to jump through the hoops/requirements?

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What CPE subscriptions do you like? My work is paying for it, so I'm not looking for free CPE. I've liked Becker in the past, but is pricey. Using Encoursa now, but not loving it. Hoping to s… more

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I got an email this morning to do a phone screen for a job and when I replied a few hours later it said the person had resigned. Red flag or nah?

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Is it worth leaving B4 audit as an S3 for a controller role at an investment bank? Want to get strategy experience to eventually pursue corporate finance opps

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For the majority of my career, I’ve heard that “internal audit is where you go to die” 😂🤣 but recently I’m seeing an increased need for IA work. Am wondering if the future of Internal Audit will be … more

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I have an interview for audit senior and suspect a lot of technical questions. For those who have been through this, how did you prepare?

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Quit my job without another lined up after 9 years. Tomorrow is my last day and can’t help but be scared 💩less. Thankfully I have a big emergency fund so I’ll be fine for a few years. I feel lost tho… more

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Anyone have recommendations for a recruiter? Trying to jump to industry/private (work at KPMG currently)

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My first few years in accounting it seemed like there were never layoffs, now it seems like every month a firm is doing massive RIFs. Is this still a result of over hiring after COVID or is this just … more

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What industry/accounting job is slow paced, best wlb?

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Gen Z is bad with computers? Is this true?

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What was it like getting insurance with your employer or on the market before the ACA? I have a preexisting condition and I am genuinely concerned about my future health care options.

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Anyone else getting non stop LinkedIn messages for surveys from High Beam, etc..? Willing to compensate like 400 an hour. These legit?

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Is it normal for teams to ghost a person after they put in their notice? My team basically disowned me and I haven’t heard from anyone in nearly two weeks. At least tomorrow is my last day. I’ve left … more

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I am getting to a level that the politics in my firm are becoming more and more obvious. If you are dealing with firm politics what advice or methods of dealing with them have you implemented so you … more

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Which software does your team use?

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What’s the etiquette for talking about clients you serve when interviewing?

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Question related to employment/contract law - I have to stay at my firm for a year from the date of receipt of my CPA bonus (11/30) to not have to pay it back. I received a job offer that I am plannin… more

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How do you deal with panic attacks and anxiety at work? This is an area I need improvement on.

When I mess up, I get frustrated, then tell my coworkers how I’m an awful manager, and add zero value to PwC. I need t… more

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One of the challenging projects that I ever worked on was laying a NY Telephone Cable underneath The Verrizono Bridge. It took one year to Mobilize, and one day to complete the cable laying. 5,807 lft. What's the best approach to reenter Projects 34 years later?

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Hi!!! I have got offer letter from RSM and Plante Moran Michigan in Audit. Have been really thinking which one will be best in terms of career progress and WLB.
Any suggestions will be a great help.

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Now that the candidate who’s “better for the economy” won, that means we’ll get paid more right?

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anyone know about PwC QTS international tax group? How is different from other international tax groups?

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lol at PwC’s ‘What a Trump win means for your business’ email - this had to have been pre-drafted??

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Hi all, does anybody here have experience doing freelance consulting on the side? Looking for a side hustle to make some extra cash.

Bit of background on my experience.


1 year of big four audit

2 years of big f… more

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I have job offers as an experienced hire from both EY and KPMG. Same salary. Both in federal consulting. Medical benefits are unimportant - I’m enrolled in my partner’s plans. Help me decide?!

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What software do you use for cash flow? Does it work well?

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All: please stop with the political posts. Sick and tired of the doomism and bragging. Go to Reddit if you want anonymous “discourse.” Thanks in advance.

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