Accounting

What’s skills does it take to be a senior manager? Are there distinct skills above Manger that a SM will/should have?

In industry, how do your companies keep track of 606 agreement variable consideration so nothing is missed?

I.e. Royalty amounts change after first sale so you need to remember to identify when first s… more

Im new to industry so i have a question abt month end close. Is it the norm that an AP manager is on vacation on Day 3 of a 3 day month end close? I thought that month end close is a busy/critical tim… more

Alright folks what’s actually the deal with the job market right now, specifically in finance and accounting? I’ve been hearing two different things, positive and negative. For those who left public a… more

I’m a staff accountant at anonprofit mental health center, I’m studying accounting/business and was promoted from another department/position. I’ve been in this role for about 1 year now, and with the sligh… more

I recently interviewed for an accounting advisory position that was posted at my firm. I interviewed and did well but was informed by the partner that the role is actually going to the India team due … more

Has anyone left CMAAS or accounting advisory equivalent function in public accounting and gone to a technical accounting role in industry and feel content and challenged by the job still?

Is there a way to pass the CPA without an expensive review course?

Is there anyone else out there running into fake jobs that only last 6 months or so & then it turns sour & you’re out of work for the next 6 months?

What is the controller salary in Newport Beach, CA area for a small-medium size PE-backed company which has an active acquisition strategy? This is rapidly growing healthcare business with 2 acquisiti… more

Despite a few years of accounting experience on my resume, I often feel like I know nothing and lack confidence. This has led to being laid off from past jobs, likely due to how I portrayed myself.

How… more

Has the job market affected accountants yet?

Laid off from audit back in April. Job market is rough right now and I have been getting interviews but no offers even after second round interviews. My main goal was to pivot out of accounting altoge… more

Does anyone know of any accounting volunteer opportunities in the Bay Area or can be done virtually nationwide?

I am interested in gaining real world accounting experience since I only have academic ex… more

thinking of starting my own firm. anyone have pro tips?

Heard rumors of a number of people getting terminated in FSO I wonder if there making big cuts in other service lines

I am looking for a job in Accounting. After doing MBA in Finance and Marketing, I worked as a Store Manager for 2.6 years. Then I went to do an MSc in Accounting and Finance and I graduated in Sep 202… more

Time sheet question..

I worked more than expected throughout past weekend until today and have 44 chargeable hours so far. Was supposed to take PTO Thursday-Friday.

Do I still take PTO hours even thoug… more

Hi all,

I was a B4 auditor senior, even though I was not that great at either accounting or auditing, I waddled my way through interviews for a FP&A + M&A manager role for a consultancy kind of business and now am terrified that … more

Does anyone have a word of advice for CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)? How is their salary and what are the expectations for billable and non billable hours for senior tax accountants? How is the culture of … more

We really need to normalize mental health in the workplace. Like I am on medical leave for my mental health which I’ve been diagnosed with since 18 and I’ve had different treatments for due to a traum… more

General question for anyone who gets yearly raises: when is the appropriate time to be told about your yearly raise? Example: it’s August 7th and we haven’t been told our yearly raises, which kicked i… more

How do you navigate working for multiple partners with unrealistic expectations. Need advice. I’ve been assigned an incredible amount of work. I’m in the office first and out last. When I raise the is… more

The partner keeps expressing their disdain for missing client deadlines on one of my engagements. I agree and I hate working towards the deadline too, but I’m reviewing work directly from our offshore… more

Does EY gives any gift/welcome kit to new hires?

Does anyone know of any remote accounting positions?

How do I get ERP software experience? I desperately want a new job in a larger company but have no ERP experience on my resume, and it's holding me back in an already difficult job market. Where d… more

Ananyone got any stories about getting separated then finding good opportunity’s. I’m feeling so hopeless after I got the news 🥹

I have dilemma how to handle life changing event in your life that maybe more demanding on some days and not others. My dilemma is seems as though some of my more demanding days is during month end close where tasks that wou… more

I had a conversation the other day of how to differentiate raises and bonuses. Curious how others describe it to people they manage:

Bonuses: Awarded based on prior year performance as its additional funds from exceeded profits of … more