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Will we ever see laws against fake job postings? As in, roles companies are posting with no intention to fill?

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I joined a smaller firm as a manager coming in from a big4 and looking at my portfolio of clients i got the rejects. They’re either incredibly hard technically , very messy or we’re about to exit the … more

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How is working at Andersen different from Big 4?

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What's your least favorite thing about working at your company? I just started at a Big 4, curious about the red flags I should be looking out for.

Anyone have any leads or recommendations on general or corporate accounting careers in the field of environmental conservation? Preferably companies located in/around Indiana or remote!! I want to fee… more

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Is it normal to be totally overwhelmed when onboarding at a new firm?

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Studying for the CPA(AUD) - is this material supposed to be painfully boring?

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I interviewed for onsite Staff Accountant position and their response was “he smart, professional and great but i would have liked one more year of quickbooks experience”

Is this real life?

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Hi everyone, I'm a certificated bookkeeper in bc, and this is my first year in Canada. if it's possible for anyone, please help me to find a job in bookkeeping and accounting field.

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For current and forme EY employee that are based in NYC. Where do you get these cupcakes? How did the partner(s) react when they see this?

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Just sent a PBC list to 15 people and immediately got 10 out of office auto-replies I think that might be a new personal best.

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What is a good industry for accounting person to be in as they progress? I am in retail feels like you won’t ever have better salary than other industry. And we always have so much going on with reta… more

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Is anyone familiar with how leveling works at CFGI (estimated # of years required at each level)?

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Why is this so accurate. Though if I even get a response I call it a win lol.

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Why is there so much pay disparity in accounting jobs. For example, I’ve seen director roles asking for 8 years of experience ~$185-$205k and director asking for 10+ YOE offering $120-$140k. Same title, sam… more

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What is the average merit increase at your firm? What do you think it should be?

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In Dallas and getting lots of job notices/ recruiters messaging about asset management acct roles. Anyone have experience doing acct for an AM company and willing to chat or share below? Curious on 1.… more

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Would anyone with access to a budget and P&L template for a school of nursing mind sharing? I have looked online with little success. Thank you!

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Really pathetic move by BDO partners. ESOP at SOFR + 6%. So ~ 11% interest rates from employees to Apollo. Any BDO partner who helped this happen should be ashamed. BDO

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How do you deal with knowing that everything we do is meaningless?

We’ll continue working hard, but not be able to live a lofty lifestyle. Constant stress about bills, putting food on the table, and ho… more

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Im stuck on deciding if i should remain in Audit or switch careers to Financial accounting now. Been in Audit less than 6 months but absolutely hate it already. The crazy hours are killing and with a new ba… more

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Would anyone know what the pay for a newly qualified accountant in EY? Also, if i were to get qualified before the 3 years contract is over, does the pay increase? Has anyone also gotten out of the 3 … more

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Where do we stand currently on private equity getting into the mix? Yay/nay?

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I am a rising A3 in audit, making 79K base salary and found out the newly hired A1s in tax are making 78K.
I also know someone at EY who got a $20K in salary increase in the first 6 months of being th… more

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10 years in the Big 4 and I’ve thought about quitting practically daily for about 7 of those. FML.

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Does anyone here work for big 4 or big 10 and model on the side? If so did you get it approved and did they push back?

If the answer is no, please leave your comments to yourself lol.

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Are there any slow paced jobs in accounting? I’m from Houston and the few accounting jobs I’ve held in the oil and gas industry have always just been crazy hours/constant turnover. Is this common in O… more

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Has anyone worked for a company as soon as a bad Glassdoor review appears the company starts digging to try to find out who posted the review? A friend works for a company and the higher ups had all t… more

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If I’m working at the big 4 and considering relocating, how far should my commute be to the office? Is it worth paying the high rent or high house price to have a close commute? The move would be to … more

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Does your company expect you to travel on Sundays rather than early Monday when going out of town for a work assignment? My firm has had annual trainings begin early Monday morning the last few years … more

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Those who work from home and need to find spaces that are inexpensive to go work during the day that is somewhat private. Where do you go?

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Would anyone with access to a budget and P&L template for a school of nursing mind sharing? I have looked online with little success. Thank you!

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Do you really need a CPA to work with any of the big
four accounting firms?

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Anyone here have aspirations of owning their own CPA firm?

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What's with these 5 step interview hiring processes these days?

Been through so many and get ghosted. It sucks, at least tell me that you went with another candidate. Shheeesh...

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How to get/stay motivated to study for the CPA?

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Has anyone ever worked with a client that is difficult to understand due to their thick accent? I feel terrible having them constantly repeat what they said. Any solutions to approach this with sensit… more

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Thinking about joining Alvarez and Marsal as a director in their PE group, any insights? Comp, work life balance, etc… trying to compare and see if big 4 would be the better route

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