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a Controller
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Made a mistake at work…and now it’s eating at me. At the time, i had taken the easy/lazy way of doing something due to other priorities not realizing how much headache it would cause now. Ugh. I can’t… more

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an Accountant
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How is Audit like in Australia Sydney?

I did some years in Big4 Audit in my home country. I wonder if I should follow the same track in Australia. I can work long hours with low pay, but I aboslutely hate stock-take and clien… more

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a Senior Consultant
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Anyone have any insight on salary expectations for Senior Consultants at small/mid-size firms? MCOL, 8 YOE, interviewing for a position in the accounting advisory service line. TIA.

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an Accountant
▸ Accounting
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Are senior accountants still allowed to ask for help when they're stuck? I mean, after going through all resources, references, checked how it was done previously, tried and failed a few times...nothing works. Tried my b… more

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an Accountant
▸ Accounting
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Accepted an offer from BT last yr with starting date this year. Having second thoughts.. should I take it? Not too sure about the job security with the PE deal..

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an Accountant
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Yea, I'd have to agree. But personally I'm happy I started out in AP, it prepared me better for the rest of my career.

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an Associate
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Korn ferry compass program? Has anyone heard anything about it?

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Posting as :
an Accountant
▸ Accounting
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My recruiter said I should wear a tie to an upcoming interview. It feels kinda weird especially since I live in an extremely hot city. Is it necessary to wear one?

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a Staff Accountant
▸ Accounting
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Industry accounting hiring managers - what’s your position on cover letters? Do most of y’all bother reading them or not?

I’m thinking a cover letter might help me since I have an unrelated degree (career changer)… more

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works at EY
▸ Accounting
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Please help:
Option A - stay at firm, $100k salary, fully remote. Option B - new firm, $160k salary, 3 days in person. I realllllly love remote but this new salary possibility is crazy!

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Posting as :
a Manager
▸ Accounting
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What is the difference between M1 and M2 for tax except the YOE?

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an Accounts Payable Clerk
▸ Accounting
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I'm trying to narrow down my internship opportunities for Summer 2025, it's down to RSM v KPMG. Thoughts on which I should go for? Does one put me in a better spot for my career?

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works at PwC
▸ Accounting
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How to not feel guilty about slacking during notice period?

I will have 3 months notice when I put in my resignation at the end of this week and I don’t really care to overwork during that time. I will be leaving … more

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Posting as :
a Manager
▸ Accounting
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What’s the going rate for a first year senior manager in Chicago?

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a Tax Staff Accountant
▸ Accounting
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Got a verbal offer with SingerLewak in a mcol/hcol area of 87,500, non exempt, 401k match up to 5%, and basically remote with the option to come into the office if I want to (change of scenery, or needing to work… more

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Posting as :
a Senior Manager
▸ Accounting
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What’s Andersen like?

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Posting as :
an Accountant
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Accountant

Curious, because I've never worked in audit nor have I so much as peeked at my AUD book yet...

Nearly every job listing has a line that talks about "assist with annual audits". What does that actuall… more

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works at BDO
▸ Accounting
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What is the best accounting/audit firm to work for in Tampa? Leaving BDO soon and looking to stay in audit for a little while longer but not with BDO.

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works at EY
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Has anyone made the move from a client serving role to resource management? If so do you think it was the right choice and how is your WLB now?

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works at RSM
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You are currently posting as works at RSM

Anyone live in an historic neighborhood (1930s or older) and make good money as a CPA compared to cost of living for your area? If so, please share your city and general neighborhood!

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works at PwC
▸ Accounting
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Which job sites do you use to see postings directly from the company and not a bunch of recruiters?

UK based

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works at Morgan Stanley
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Morgan Stanley

Vote!

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Posting as :
a Senior Accountant
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Senior Accountant

Anyone ever deal with a recruiter promising an offer letter is coming through, and then it doesn’t? I had this recruiter tell me last week “it’ll be there by the end of the week”, even emailing me ove… more

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Posting as :
a Fund Controller
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Fund Controller

2 full-time jobs Yes or No?
What do you think about working multiple FT jobs and should this be allowed? I see that in finance and accounting people are very strict as we deal with sensitive data. Howe… more

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a Tax Staff
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Tax Staff

How important are mentors? At my old firm I felt really supported and like I had true mentors setting me up for success, but now I feel like I am lacking that at my current firm. How important is a go… more

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a Consultant
▸ Accounting
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Is 135k reasonable for a first year manager in tax ?

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Posting as :
a Tax Manager
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Tax Manager

What is the best location to buy a house/apartment if you work in NYC when you consider affordability, real estate tax, neighborhood quality, real estate appreciation and other?
Working remote is avail… more

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Posting as :
a Consultant
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Consultant

Has anyone in accounting ever done a career change to human resources? Or just did a switch in general? Trying to figure out if it’s the right decision.

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Posting as :
an Audit Associate
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Audit Associate

Anyone work for forvis in Orange county? What's the culture like there for assurance? What does your busy season look like? Do they care about you being in person?

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Posting as :
a Tax Associate
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Tax Associate
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a Tax Associate
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Does anyone work at JTaylor in Fort Worth? I have some questions about the company.

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a Senior Associate
▸ Accounting
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What are RSM’s health insurance providers? Do they have a non HSA option?

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Posting as :
an Associate
▸ Accounting
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When USI is on my job it just motivates me to grind harder

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a Senior Accountant
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Senior Accountant

Anyone works for Costco? It’s my favorite company and would really like to know how’s working with them in accointing

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Posting as :
a Manager
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Manager

What is your billable hours target/utilization target?

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an Accouting Assistant
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Accouting Assistant

Between the Canadian CPA and AICPA (US CPA), which would you choose and why?

I have plans to move out to South Korea later in my career, and I feel like AICPA would be more beneficial there. Any sugges… more

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Posting as :
an Accountant
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Accountant

I've been told by many not to consider government jobs but lately I've come to value job stability over income increases. If you're in this bowl and you work in government could you share… more

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Posting as :
works at CohnReznick
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at CohnReznick

How much is Associate 2's salary?

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Posting as :
an Accountant
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Accountant

I've been having issue with two interview questions:

I was let go (fired) and try to go down the "not a right fit path". Recruiters usually skim over it, but sometimes hiring managers/CFO drill in an… more

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Posting as :
a Financial Controller
▸ Accounting
You are currently posting as works at Financial Controller

I am currently fully remote. I have a job offer that requires 2 times in office. It is a 35 minute commute without traffic. I want to ask if I can come in late and leave early to avoid rush hour. Any … more

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