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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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Hi all,
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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To those who've been around the block: is this true?

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Do you guys apply directly to companies? I don’t want to use recruiters anymore, it’s pointless

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Anyone have any thoughts on C&L Value Advisors?

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For those of you at cpa firms owned by PE, what has it been like so far? It seems like all anyone talks about and inevitable for the rest of us out here. Has technology improved? Did pay go up? Are bo… more

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I got a text message today with a job interview offer from Diagon Group in Texas. I looked up the company and it has like 50 followers on LinkedIn but no associated employees. Also called the number a… more

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There are some good outsourced teams out there but the problem is firms that refuse to pay decent hourly wages, going as low as $10/hr! You get what you pay for.

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Have things slowed down in tax? Have you noticed a reduction in utilization?

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Who’s hiring Senior Managers in audit? Audit postings seem a little light currently. Besides controller and CFO, what are potential exit opportunities?

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What should I expect for a sign on bonus if I change firms as a 2nd year senior manager?

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If you could choose ANY city in the US, where would you go to start in auditing/assurance?

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I’m up for promotion this year and am curious how much senior managers typically work total and billable? I’m currently around 2,400 total (including PTO) and 1,500 billable. Any regrets with staying … more

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If your firm doesn’t have the summer shutdown… you need to move. Happy 4th

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Has anyone knows about BDO’s accounting advisory and outsourcing department? From what I can tell it’s a super small department.

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Any recommendations/referrals for an Accounts Payable Specialist (open to remote)?

I would like to join an Oil & Gas company (no exp). I have 6 years in this role.

My position is being outsourced and I reside i… more

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Are any Big 4 firms hiring fully remote workers right now?

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What % should be expected for promotion from senior to manager in industry? Mid sized private company.

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I'm a Canadian with a Batchelor degree in accounting.
I want to get a job in the US and follow that by getting an American CPA.
Anyone have advice on how I can make it happen?
I'm also going bac… more

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Am looking for online jobs doing at home especially accounting writing and emailing

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What kind of jobs can I get with a CPA and a Series 7 license?

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Senior 1 tax currently make 85k

5% increased ($89,250) with 6k bonus.

is this below average?

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Is 89k a good salary in Los Angeles? No car payment and my rent is $500.

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I have a Bachelor in Accounting with 3 years experience. I am looking for an accountant role but nothing yet. I apply on ziprecruiter, LinkedIn, indeed. My resume only got view but nothing. Any help… more

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This industry is so boring. I can’t take it anymore.

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Background: my friend worked at EY before and joined another Big 4. She was under the impression that OT meal can be reimbursed even when wfh so didn’t realize the other Big 4 doesn’t allow this. Afte… more

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I've been working in grant accounting for 4 and a half years. Getting a job offer from another company for a senior grant accounting position. What's a reasonable salary ? They seemed really i… more

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