Accounting

Let's redirect ageism to a corporate advantage. Split hiring of a Yuppie and a Y or Z may increase productivity and the overall health of a company for today, as well as, in the long run. It seems… more

We recently ended leases of tenants who failed to follow property rules. The property has since been renovated and is now vacant. Your main duty will be to post it on specific websites I provide. Once… more

Are there any warning signs that I'm about to be laid off or fired? I feel a weird vibe when I come into the office. I swear my supervisor has been avoiding me all week.

I received a verbal offer last week and I tried to ask for more money and they said will check and get back to me. How long should I wait before I follow up? One week, two weeks? Should I play cool an… more

Hi, I’m becoming frustrated with the market right now, I was in a layoff in May and I still can’t find anything, I apply but then I am ghosted/rejected. I’m confused as to why this keeps happening. I … more

Have a meeting with the partner on annual comp increases, what do you usually discuss or ask?

For those in accounting, how did you move past entry-level? I finished my degree but sometimes feel stuck—if I don’t know how to do something, my manager doesn’t assign it to me, so I feel like I’m no… more

has anyone’s firm ever outsourced work to GR8 global? has it been a positive experience?

I'm struggling to stay attentive during our senior manager's virtual meetings. Her slow and deliberate speaking pace makes it challenging to remain focused and often leaves me feeling drowsy. … more

My boss told me he’s coming back to office this Wednesday and Thursday and when I came today (wed) he said sth is up and can’t come… is this gaslighting?

Layoff season in public accounting

Considering leaving my role as a 3rd year IA Manager in Denver for another IA Manager role based in the NE (I’d be remote). I make $130k now, 3 years in Big 4, have my CPA, and another relevant license. New compa… more

Just signed up for Becker Review! I'm in my 1 year masters program right now but have a light load due to taking classes early. Taking a class right now that significantly helps people pass AUD.

Wh… more

I’m a licensed CPA and just started as an audit manager at a small firm. $5M in total revenue and only 1 audit partner.

Our audit work sucks, and IMO, insufficient. I am reviewing the work and signing off. Misstat… more

How long did it take you to get comfortable at a new role & new company? I am an experienced hire so I have work experience but learning new systems/processes/people/etc is much more overwhelming … more

Dear parents, have your kids inundated your lives with this KPop Demon Hunter movie? What kills me is that these songs are catchy. I'll be sitting at work, all professional on the outside but in m… more

I am taking ACCA final paper in Dec 25 and I am in dilemma to continue study for Singapore CA since only 2 subjects need to take.
Is it worth to take CA and should I just stop with Acca cert?
I am wo… more

Is individual tax a limited career path ? Recently talked with a VP from industry, who has a lot experience in various fields, RE, banking, M&A, & international. And he suggest that i should g… more

Are you a team work makes the dream work person, or do you prefer to work solo? I hate working with people so much that I'd rather complete large projects on my own than deal with my coworkers. I … more

How would you respond to this? I work in tax and I have a coworker that comes by my desk literally every day and talks about how he needs to “grind” more, tells me how many hours he’s trying to hit, o… more

I’m currently in public accounting but want to pursue a Masters of Real Estate at Georgetown University. I believe the program is highly regarding and will provide me an opportunity to enhance my knowledge of the… more

Does your firm have a formalized FP&A function? I’m a Senior Manager in our corporate strategy department (not client-facing) and I’ve been asked by our executive team/Board to stand this up. Whil… more

Hi
At work came the opportunity to do an apprenticeship of 1 year in a subject of my choice. Should I accept it or not?
How can I find out, if in case I accept I will be stuck to the company more years… more

Well folks, it's finally happened. Just got my first email on my work email from some place in Iowa trying to recruit me. Must be a rite of passage

Looking for some advice here. I recently turned 25 and have no prior college background, completed highschool and have been working since I was 17, but never went to college because I didn't know … more

How’s everyone feeling about job security these days in the accounting industry? It seems like a lot of industries are suffering and losing jobs to AI “Agents in India”. Have your jobs been impacted?

Was approached by a recruiter for asset management tax role at KPMG. I know AM can be a tough space but this role apparently serves only one client. Fully remote. Should I continue the conversation? W… more

If you were to choose a niche in accounting industry today, what would you go for? I am couple years in audit now but just curious what’s that today which could be big rewarding industry/service in t… more

Anybody here studying or will be studying for the CMA? Just got the program from Becker (deal today). Wondering if anybody is on the same boat? Would love a study Buddy or jsut somebody to talk to abo… more

Is starting salary of $95K in NY/NJ area too low for a new tax senior?

Does your manager expect you to be available for "mandatory" meetings when you're on PTO? We have weekly mandatory check in meetings, but I assumed if we were on PTO, we could miss these… more

Do you ever think about how your life might be different if Covid had never happened? Like, if my active social life didn't come to an abrupt end and traded for a life of solitude and remote work,… more

What’s Crowe’s parental leave policy?

I’m a licensed CPA, have 7 years of experience in audit and I’m tired of working for my firm and want to branch out on my own. I know starting an audit firm is more difficult then a tax firm, but how … more

Who would you trust to cover a 3 month controller leave at year end?

I'm currently working as a small business controller but need to take maternity leave in a few months. My boss asked me which fi… more

Have you ever worked in an organisation where you where I'll treated because you ensured that your job description is strictly followed.