Accounting

I’m finishing up a Tech Assurance internship with KPMG and just got my offer. I also have an audit offer at a different big four firm for just 3k less than this TA offer. How do the growth/exit opport… more

I’m currently in tax. If I want to be a CFO, would it be better to make the change to audit?

Any advice for an accountant a year out of college? I'm currently working for a utility company and over time I've taken on the responsibilities of 3 people but my pay has remained the same wi… more

Any controllers in MN interested in a new position?

Looking into two offers, either director at A&M or manager at big 4? Both in private equity group in LA. Anyone that’s works at either of these have any opinions? Is big 4 tax better for resume th… more

I have a Bachelors degree in business/accounting from overseas. Is it worth completing a Masters or MBA program in the US or should my focus be on getting my CPA? I have US accounting work experience.

Made my way from accounting outsourcing/assurance over to advisory (tech/cfo). Never got my CPA and have been looking at progressing my formal education. Wondering if pursuing an MBA would be better a… more

Hi everyone, I have been invited for an interview for the Operational risk & Control Senior Associate role at JP Morgan. Any tips on how to bring this home.

I noticed at lot of recruiters are ex-Big 4 and CPAs. What’s the appeal of becoming one ? Is it just because they don’t want to do accounting anymore?

Hi All - I am currently looking out for a job change and looking out for opportunities in Bangalore. I have 5 years of experience in an external audit with the financial services industry. Please let … more

Is there a way to use AI or anything to filter out all the hyper cringe self serving linkedin posts?

Hi all! I’ve been looking actively for a new role, and when recruiters reach out, I respond back to connect and discuss over a call, then they ghost me. Is the job market slow right now ? Is it easier… more

Does anyone have any tips for training and assigning tasks to someone who has no attention to detail ? I'm getting desperate :/

For info: I've had a talk directly with them, I've brought it… more

What are some of the things you do to prepare for your 1 to 1s with your line manager

Anyone with experience or working at BDO? Reviews please. :) TIA
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What is a good place to visit for Christmas holiday? I live in West Coast close to SF preferably not too long of a flight (under 10 hours). I have also recently become a U.S. citizen so it would be ni… more

Does EY still pay WiFi bill?

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I am currently in search of a permanent position in Accounting. I have 20 yrs plus experience working in Accounting and hand on experience. I am hardworking and always early and no problem with … more

I have concluded that no matter where you go, there is no such thing as a 40 hour accounting work week. Why did I choose this field 🙂

Are there any trust and estate specialists here that wouldn't mind answering a few questions?

What’s the shortest time you’ve spent at a job and how did you explain that? I’ve been searching and accepted an opportunity and started. My preferred opportunity is now wanting to proceed with a fina… more

Parents in public accounting, what are your strategies for balancing the stress and anxiety of a new baby with the demands of public accounting life? Feels impossible to be in the office (hybrid), hel… more

Big4, especially assurance, is a scam where there is an expectation to perform at a level you’re not compensated for. This is true across the ranks but also across service lines. Or maybe I am the cra… more

So I just got into some good programs for a masters in accounting/tax (Villanova, USC, NYU, UNC, and Cornell) After reading a few comments on here I’m wondering if it’s worth it. I already have 150 cr… more

Hi everyone! I am unemployed at the moment like many others and I'm looking for leads. My ideal position would be WFH in a bookkeeping or accounting position but I'm open to anything in operat… more

Question for partners in B4…do you consider yourself introvert or extrovert? My guess is that a significant portion of partners are extroverts. But for those partners who consider themselves introvert… more

Seeking career advice! I have a bachelors in accounting and masters in mgmt info systems. Worked in tech risk consulting/IT audit in PA for 2 years now and am hoping to leave in the spring. Has anyone pivoted int… more

I don’t have my CPA and don’t plan on studying for it. I’m currently taking a class a semester towards an MST. The firm so far has paid for the entire cost. Do you believe a MST provides some value fo… more

Moving from Tax to Corporate Auditor at F500?

Hello all,

Just wanted to get thoughts on moving from a tax position to corporate auditor position at a F500 company.

Background on me: 1.9 Experience in tax, CPA, dislike public ac… more

I'm trying to gain an understanding of the interview process at Fannie Mae. I had a phone interview with the recruiter and two back-to-back interviews with accounting managers. They moved me forwa… more

Has anyone moved from Financial Accounting to Tax Accounting? How did you like it? How is the WLB?

My mgrs keep giving me poor performance ratings. One of the reasons was because they dont think i’ve been logging on to work at a certain time ( work from home, 1-2 x in office a yr). I’ve been loggin… more