Accounting

Has anyone tried caffeine pills? Do they help you focus? I need something to keep me on track during the workday.

I used to work as an auditor at a Big 4 firm but was laid off due to restructuring. My time there was relatively short, and since then I’ve been exploring other opportunities. Honestly, I’d really lov… more

Is making SM/Director level in accounting based on skill, tenure, or luck?

When you’re performing the detail review (as a manager), are you reviewing the 100% of the support the staff vouched or spot checking for accuracy? I feel like no one ever gets properly trained on how… more

Have you been able to find a job in this economy?

Don't bother getting your CPA if you have no Big 4 experience, Big 4 experience is all that matters.

Also don't bother learning how to research and apply accounting standards, learning things l… more

CPA with 18 years in industry (mostly publicly traded companies). Will have to plan on never working in accounting again because no one wants me anymore.

I don't think I will be able to find anothe… more

Need advice!

I’m currently interviewing two roles at the same company. While just finishing all interviews of Role 1, I recently started to interview for Role 2. However, the recruiter told me that I c… more

How bad would it be for a top accounting firm to have accidentally made available a report that presents everyone in the firm’s salary, bonus and performance rating for the last few years?

My supervisor told me they don’t really know what I do.

The same supervisor emails requests almost every day that I have to do on top of my listed responsibilities. How am I supposed to navigate this?… more

Public accounting seems like a nightmare across the board these days.

How dressed up do you get for your Zoom meetings when you're working from home? Is it really such a crime to wear a hoodie?

Anyone been a victim of bank fraud? Found out a check i wrote was stole from mail, modified and deposited multiple times for nearly $10k that was withdrawn from my account...
Seeking first hand experi… more

Does anyone know of any firms that may hire part-time audit staff? Ideally I am looking for part-time hours (say 30-40 hours a week). I would basically just want to be a staff level and prepare/improv… more

Do you know anyone who's gotten a job a level down from where they could be, just to have only 40 hr weeks and less stress until retirement? If you did this, how old were you and how did it work… more

For those that left one public accounting firm for another, how did you handle telling your former firm?

Did the KPMG threads delete for anyone else? Are we being monitored

I’ve been let go from two jobs in the past eight months. Both supervisors said they didn’t want to go into detail regarding why and I had no performance issues brought up to me prior being terminated.… more

How many times can one be laid off before it gets sad? I just got laid off for the third time since 2019... Is this a sign from the universe that Accounting is just not for me?

Has anyone got professional coaching before? Specifically someone that is a workhorse and is working insane hours. Then got professional coaching on how to leverage better, trust their team, and train peop… more

I have been placed on PIP recently, but was looking at leaving the company already before this change happened. If my new employers asks for a refrence from current employer, will they mention that I … more

Anyone here transfer to UK or any other foreign company after working in the US from the tax service line? I’m curious how that worked out for you and what that experience was like. Did you end up hav… more

Is Baker Tilly's internal audit service line seeing growth?

I appreciate the opportunity to take on real responsibilities early on. LawHub helped me develop practical skills in a professional setting.

For those who have resigned from BDO for another accounting firm (big 4, another national firm, etc), do you still have to complete your 2 weeks? Or are you let go on the same day as your resignation?

I am working in private but really want to get my CPA license but no one I work with has there CPA. Any recommendations on how to get my CPA license experience without leaving?

I want to make a career switch.

I was laid off, and my partner can support me financially for at least 2 years. My salary is less important right now.

I worked in tax compliance since 2020, and I want to get some audit experie… more

How do you utilize your time during non busy season?

"I've applied to over 100 positions, including roles I'm highly qualified for, but have yet to receive a positive response. It's been a disheartening experience, and I'm starting … more

Hi i need some advice from others regarding my maternity leave. I am a contract employee and my contract is planned to end on 11/11 this year and i am expecting my delivery on 2/11. i plan to start my mater… more

Hi all,

Im interviewing for a job at KPMG forensic accounting dept. For a Sr Consultant role. I have 4.5YOE. im in Toronto

I was making 85K at my previous firm but was grossly underpaid. Im thinking of asking for… more

A client has offered me a controller role with a strong compensation package. However, my main concern is that the company is closely affiliated with a political party—either very left or right wing. … more

Can anyone at EY tell me what the current HireVue Assessment is like? I'm trying to prepare, but the information online is all over the place.

How does your firm waste your time? Mine insists on daily 15-minute standups. These meetings never consist of useful information. We just go around the room talking about the work we're doing that… more