Accounting

Need exit opportunity advice:

I am a senior in EY FAAS (CPA).

I have the opportunity to move into a hedge fund (~70 people). I’d be a middle office analyst which includes multiple functions including accounting, operations, an… more

Anyone here work at Fox Corporation?

I have an offer from a public company for a controller position. 6k base increase but likely a higher bonus increase. I am currently an audit manager and have flexibility (typically 2-3days) new role … more

Im officially back from my maternity leave since June 28 and i have been unassigned. What should I do? Does it look bad for my performance review later? Am i at risk for getting laid off?

Is there such a thing as an offshore "safe" job in accounting? I feel like we're all screwed.

I work in a small business that currently uses QuickBooks Desktop and I’m looking to convert to QuickBooks online. What should I be aware of with this kind of conversion?

Starting my own bookkeeping business catering to small businesses.

Senior associate salary at Lexington partners in NYC?

How does making partner work? Do you have to buy in to the practice at regional firms?

I am looking at audit exit jobs and all jobs I am seeing want a huge element of updating systems and processes. I feel that is very IT-centric. Is it just me?

In my head I would go into a role preparing budgets, f… more

I'm thrilled to have recently joined Kenwood part of the De'Longhi Group as a financial accountant. From day one I have been warmly welcomed by everyone across the business. The support and encourag… more

Asking CPA’s that moved to another company from Public Accounting. How did you report the CPE’s the NJ State Board, that was earned while at Public Accounting firm?

Would it be considered a big career downgrade if I left PwC for RSM?

Anyone works or has worked at Gursey Schneider LLP? If so how was your experience? More specifically on the Forensics Accouting service line.

My daughter is taking an ethics course or something like that in school. Her writing assignment for the weekend is to explain if it's unethical to charge your personal cell phone while at work...T… more

What is it about HR people being so dense? It's like they lack common sense and try to fill the gap with emotions.

I’m exploring a career pivot and would appreciate some advice.

Background: I’m a Senior Manager specializing in global mobility (expat tax), with over a decade of experience, primarily at PwC. I’m a CPA, high perf… more

Anyone tried to convert from FT to a contractor role? What is the process?

Random* My 20-year high school reunion is next weekend (the planning committee apparently fell behind). Do you guys attend your HS reunions? I skipped the 5-year and 10-year; we didn't have a 15-y… more

If you are underperforming, what factors you consider are influencing the underperformance

How hard will it be going from PA senior to manager of accounting at a startup? Report to CFO

Any advice for a former PwC associate looking to stay in the Big4? I’m based in Boston in looking for another experienced associate opening at a firm here.

How long did you hold onto your college textbooks? I graduated in 2017 and still have all of mine. I haven't opened them since graduating but they were so expensive, it's hard to say goodbye.

Starting a new job as a IT audit manager. What would you expect of a new IT audit manager if they were to join your team? What would annoy you? What does a good audit manager look like?

Company I applied for is asking for certain FP&A skills, such as creating dashboards, KPIs, pricing/margin analysis, scenario analysis, financial modeling and scenario analysis? I’ve taken a finan… more

🚨 I hate fire drills. What do you guys do to prevent them? I’ve tried disabling smoke detectors and keeping a fire extinguisher nearby🧯… yet still get fire drills!🚨

Are raises for staff-level positions typically higher than those for senior-level positions across firms?

What was your biggest challenge you faced when coming from public accounting and going into an FP&A role? (Bonus if the role was a Director or VP role that also oversaw the accounting process)

I ha… more

How often does everyone have nightmares about Excel and broken spreadsheets? I used to have these once or twice a month; now they're my second most frequent nightmare. They're right behind nig… more

When quitting EY, what's the harm with not giving them two weeks' notice? The new firm wants me to start next week.

Wife lets the kids use her work phone for whatever. YouTube, have at it. B4, is that not a pause moment, it's not your phone?

Will taking a job at a bank pigeonhole me into that industry?

I have an offer for a financial reporting manager role at a bank. I come from mostly a tech background.
The comp and distance from my house are way be… more

I just joined a new (regional) firm as a manager. How long until I get assigned a project? Or am I supposed to find my own? It’s been a week and after on boarding I’ve been working on proposals.