Accounting

To try to go abroad or to join industry.

Hi i wanna ask for suggestions. I worked 8 years in a small business company as an accountant after i graduate diploma,only one company never change. So I'm thinking to further study. Which road s… more

Hi everyone,
I am currently a student pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Financial Management. I am considering getting a certification, like FMAA to help myself stand out when applying for jobs. more

At which stage of an accounting career are professionals most marketable for job opportunities? Is it at the entry level, senior level, manager level, or controller level? Or after how many years of e… more

How do you improve your tax technical skills? I’m trying to climb the ladder faster but feel like I don’t have enough technical skills. What do you do to help you improve the skills to get to manager … more

Just got promoted to FDD/TAS senior associate at a middle market accounting firm and was a bit underwhelmed at the pay increase (as were others at the firm promoted to senior or manager). I’m now in t… more

Looking for a job in private three years of experience at EY

Hi, I have 10 years of experience in retail Branch Banking Operations I want to get into accounting were should I start and how should I tailer my resume for this. I am based in USA . Thanks

I got an offer for a start up company on Friday and wondering if I should take it. Same base pay as what I’m make now which is $200k. Fully onsite. Companys stable. Team seemed cool goodbenefits. But … more

Would a company rescind an offer if the drug test came back positive? Provided proof of prescription at drug test. It’s been 3 business days 😳

Do any firms give free Wall Street journal access?

If you have any sought of compulsion in life, don’t reveal it to your bosses at KPMG. They will exploit you to the core! Compulsions like a sick child or a parent or if you are an immigrant or if you … more

Getting a job offer for a tax manager position. People that moved from big4 to industry, do you negotiate sign a on bonus and how much is reasonable? Thanks!

Does any CPA have experience working with a big for as an independent contractor? What was the process to become incorporated? Thanks in advance!

Are the companies here in Glassdoor accepting the other countries for remote work? Has anyone been hired for remote work from another country?

Just decided to quit my current job and take some rest. I am an accountant in an used car dealership, thinking about get a new job in an accounting firm and just trying to get involved into different industries a… more

How’s the market demand for forensic accounting? Currently a first year associate in audit thinking of making transition. I’m so tired of audit and meaningless work. If I do it for a year at a nationa… more

What committees have you joined? Has it led to potential new clients?

For those making 100k in NYC, how much are you being taxed a year?

What's the best part time job for an Quality Assurance specialist ? For any field

I'm looking for a really good portable monitor for when I'm working on the go. Or any options that give me an extra screen. Anyone figured out a setup that works well?

How adequate, relevant, and effective is the training or development at your firm? I feel mastery is getting lost in the ever changing skillset requirements in this decade. How is it sustainable? Anyo… more

Anyone here work at Marcum? I’ve interviewed with a recruiter and will be setting an in person interview shortly. Wondering if I could connect with one of you to possibly get a reference! Thanks.

Anyone else feel like they’ve gotten stupider (for lack of a better word) these last few years? No significant change in workload or anything but making dumb mistakes and struggling to remember things… more

Currently an audit manager looking to exit to industry for the first time. What are some interview green/red flags that I should be looking for?

Any EY FAAS staff that can chime in on their raise today? Interesting in jumping.

Would two back to back internships look weird on a resume? I’ve done a 2.5 month internship from mid June - end Aug, and I may be able to get another starting September (in a firm since first one was … more

Is there a big learning curve switching to an accounting position in financial services? Is it more challenging?

If you find out in your mid 30s that you definitely are not on partner track at your firm, but you definitely can be a non equity MD, do you ride it out and just be content making $$ instead of $$$$$ … more

Is it criminal that real accounting jobs that requires bachelor’s degree in accounting minimum don’t pay overtime that staff are forced to work? Is this basically slavery because partners get paid you… more

What are some exit options from pcaob? Considering moving from b4 after 8 years to pcaob but unsure of potential exit options after pcaob.

Question for PWC / Deloitte / KPMG tax folks with salary level at around 150k - 250k. How much bonus do you get (fixed dollar value and percentage) each year if you had 3-4 rating (which is what most … more

Is outsourcing a net good or a net bad for accounting? I've heard from people who really enjoy the teams they work with, others absolutely hate it. Where do you fall?

I work in a specialty tax and my boss has asked me to move to a new city to expand our team's presence there. We work with a few of the partners in the city but want to expand our client base. Wha… more

I'm being promoted to manager in industry.

What advice would you give a new manager?