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How do you audit PFIC disclosure? Do you pass it to the tax team, or just quickly read client's memo and assume it's correct and they're not a PFIC?

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ive been working in the finance accounting field since i got out of uni in 2012. my motivation to get my CPA was never really there but ive been getting pressured by my parents to get one but ive been out … more

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After I accepted the offer, then got another offer from another company that is higher, is it rude to go back and negotiate the offer that I already accepted?

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What is the most basic tool I can use to start learning about AI?

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How does the CPA work if you cannot get hired to obtain the work experience?

I've passed 3 sections of the CPA exam and struggling to land a job.

I'm worried that if I pass all 4, I'll still never be ab… more

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Has anyone ever been working for Robert Half (RH is the employer) as a full time consultant? How is the experience? I am recently reached out by a RH recruiter and want to get some insight about this.… more

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Anyone have experience with statutory accounting in the context of the Pharmaceutical industry? Does it generally align with SAP used in the insurance industry?

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Do any of you work in financial services at RSM? If so, how do you like it? How are the managers and partners? WLB? Any tips for someone considering moving over to RSM from Crowe’s FS group?

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Is it stupid to ask if the company will provide laptop/monitors, if it’s a standard 9-5, lunch an hour? Before accepting job offer

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Question for partners and long term principals: how do handling pushing your firms agenda when you don’t agree with the direction of the firm?

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Is it common in Canada to have an employer who call at 10pm and tell you that you have done something wrong? I work in a small-sized public accounting firm! Too stress!

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Is private equity/venture capital a dead industry right now due to high interest rates?

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For those who work for Moss Adams, what swag did you receive upon being hired?

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Lost my previous job and jobless. Fortunately been able to land several interviews and currently have 5 open processes.

One of which sounds lovely and related to the music PR industry. I love everythin… more

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I got my EA a couple years ago and have been preparing taxes, corp and partnerships mostly. I also have a great bookkeeping gig. I’ve discovered I will not work more than 40 hpw for someone other than… more

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Started new job in Jan and working in accounting area that was not familiar before. Things were very messed up here. Today, I got a performance review where I was told they are concerned that I still … more

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Any connections at Deloitte? I applied for GPS Design Manager role and it's a perfect fit with my 15+ years at a big four in creative services.

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Top 15 firm in Private Client Services division. Curious what others have aeen for annual raise percentage. Is industry sitting at 3-5%?

Looking at SM1-SM2 level.

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Risk Assurance Associate offer at A2, in a hcol at 90k. Is that a good offer? No bonus just potentially switching over.

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So are people still going to argue the CFA is so much harder than the CPA, they can’t even be compared??? As a CFA who studied finance and who just took AUD, I can stay it’s 1000x harder than the CFA (even level II, which is the hardest of the three).

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People can joke all they want but I love my job! I hope you can say the same 👀

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Does a person have to be proud of where they work? I went from a top 10 firm to a small regional and am happy overall but nothing they do measures up to my old firm. How does one change their way of t… more

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Should I be concerned that I haven’t received my bonus yet - none of us have - yet. Are they trying to tell us something?? And how do you find out that they are just not giving them this year??

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As a manager in tax what technology should I learn to use that will help as I move forward in my career?

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What is a reasonable raise to expect this year as a tax manager? VHCOL

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Anyone here who took and failed BEC late last year? What have you been studying since January? I took a hiatus and coming back and debating between FAR or just one of the disciplines.

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How have you celebrated a big promotion at work? I just found out I am being promoted to senior manager and also earned the highest performance rating, and am thrilled!!

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Does staff auditor require a lot of writing everyday ? I want to switch from industry to public accounting. I didn’t have to write a lot at my position right now. Are there any books that y’all… more

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Does anyone know the difference between ACR (Accounting Compliance and reporting) and (Global Compliance and Reporting) within EY

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I am looking for a mentor for myself who can help me progress in my role. I need guidance from an experienced assistant manager or a manager who can help me get better at my job.
I would be great if … more

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How do i improve critical thinking? I feel my education background is not that strong as my peers. I want to improve but i don’t know how. I am qualified with 5 years experience.

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I do not have high gpa and as per Canadian equivalent my education is bachelor level. If I earn high marks in cpa prerequisite course, will I have a chance to enter Big 4 firm (Canada based)? I have e… more

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Anyone hiring for senior auditor, FP&A or advisory roles? Been looking for 2-3 months and have success with interviews but no offers. Laid off from uncle D audit role after 2 years and 3 months

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Interviewed for a job last Tuesday, hiring manager emailed me saying that the recruiter should be in touch about next steps by the end of the week which sounded promising. But I never heard anything. … more

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