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As a tax accountant with 3 years of experience in public accounting but without a CPA license, I'm looking to switch to the private sector. What options are out there?

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which practice group has better exit opportunities: SALT or R&D?

thanks!

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When do RSM bonuses get paid and raises take effect?

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What’s Specialized Tax Services - TECS? Is my friend stuck in a hole?

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Does anyone have an idea about how difficult it would be to transition from a SM role in tax to being a controller/CFO? I really need a better WLB and feel like industry is my best option with that - … more

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Public Accountants!- I am trying to gather data on what Vacation/PTO policies look like at other firms, to encourage our leadership to increase ours for our employees as I feel ours is very low and ou… more

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What does everyone do if they’re WFH and have internet problems? I’ve gone into the office before when I knew the night before my internet was having problems, but if it doesn’t start working today I… more

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Anybody else feeling like a real life NPC? I changed my outfit this morning after realizing it's the same outfit I wore last Monday. It freaked me out thinking I'm just living the same week over and over. Time for me to shake things up.

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What options does one have after audit? I’m doing an audit internship, it seems easy and I’ve been told it’s a good place to start, but now I am worried if after for example if I work in audit for a f… more

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In industry now. Assuming I don't love or hate my job and am content with where I am except for my role/title (want a promotion), how successful would it be to get a competing offer to negotiate w… more

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Anyone here work with foreign tax reporting? Studying for my EA right now and as far back as college I know I’ve wanted to work with international business in some capacity. Chose accounting, specific… more

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starting my own firm in august. wish me luck!

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What type of office layouts do you prefer?

It'd isolating, but I'm super fidgety, sometimes I rock back and forth (feels good), and I don't feel the need to fake smile all day so I'm a cubicle gir… more

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Who ultimately controls layoffs/reduction in staff? Is it by office/location or is it firm wide?

Curious how “safe” aby individual feels or at whst point does a person feel “safe”.

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Anyone knows someone that has done a complete 180 degree change into another field? What did they do? I really would like to do something more creative or significant in my life

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Is it possible to succeed as a remote senior manager or director? How does it work from a business development and team management perspective?

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I am looking for a local good firm in Portland area. I am currently a CMA and working on my CPA exam. I have 3 years' accounting experiences. Can someone give me some information how to get in a b… more

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Thinking about leaving Big Four for a small local firm. I know the partners and could make partner very quickly. I want to do something more entrepreneurial and don’t see a long-term path at my curren… more

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FSO WAM Tax @ EY! About to start as a first year associate and got switched to WAM, can anyone tell me how the hours are and what type of work they encounter? pros/cons? run/hide?

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What childhood dream job did you give up on in favor of this career?

How old were you when you gave up on your dreams?

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Is Government accounting job a career killer? If in the future, one wants to transition into Industry?

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Curious to know,

Moss Adams pays on a semi monthly basis.

Is this every 1st and 15th of the month or what does it typically look like?

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Would you take a significantly higher paying job that’s more hours, stress and would offer more learning opportunities if you’re already maxing all your retirement accounts, buying/doing everything yo… more

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What is it like being in corporate tax? Currently a financial accountant and tired of the typical month-end close duties, doing the same recons and JEs over and over. I’d like to try something new. Is… more

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I’m considering taking a fully remote job and am somewhat worried about if I’ll be able to handle it as I’m not a homebody. I’m currently about 80% remote which is perfect. Those of you who are fully … more

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Does anyone actually like their job?
I dont think I can do this anymore.

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Being an intern is like summer camp for adults

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Thinking about looking for exit ops outside of big 4. Does anyone have any resume template recommendations or tips? What do people use to strengthen their resume?

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Anybody here have a completely unrelated undergraduate degree before accounting? I have a bachelor's in Psychology…I really did a 180°

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Does EY converts the Hybrid offer to Remote offer?

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Curiousity,
How easy is it to transfer CPA license across states?
Texas Education requirement is very high but Washington DC is relatively easier. Can one just not get license from DC and transfer to Te… more

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Is accounting jobs mostly in Big4 USA remote? or atleast Hybrid?

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I'm in Vancouver, seeking an accounting job with 2 years of experience, including 2 tax seasons. I aim to work at a Big 4 firm to advance my career.

My current well-known local firm only handles compilation en… more

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Is it normal to feel like you have imposter syndrome when considering accepting a job offer? I was so excited then started worrying I’ll fail and get fired. I can’t decide if it’s not right for me or … more

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who’s going to be the first public accounting firm to go public ?

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Heard there were layoffs at KPMG in internal services recently like RM, anyone know if that’s true?

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What type of industries does the BDO Tampa office serve and are there a lot of public engagement in that office?

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What's KPMG and Deloitte's working profile? How many days are required in the office? How strictly enforced is that? Deloitte KPMG

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How is PE investing in accounting firms going to end? Curious what people think.

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