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If I don't make it a full year at KPMG, will this make me look weak to future employers? I'm concerned that if I quit now (I've been here around 10 months), other employers might think I c… more

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Is it crazy to think about going back to public accounting? Would you ever after leaving for industry?

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What are promotional raises like at Blackstone real estate finding accounting in NJ?

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I always hear partners complain about how not being W-2 sucks. Ignoring the stability aspect, how much is the difference? $700k in partner comp is equal to what in W-2 comp?

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Higher comp: Big 4 tax partner or Tax Director at a mega PE fund?

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Would you take a job that pays twice as what you are making right now but have to give up working remotely and move to a state that is in middle of nowhere? From HCOL to MCOL?

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From someone claiming to have been laid off from PwC.⬇️⬇️⬇️ Is getting laid off/let go from one of the Big 4 really a blessing? Because I think I would be devastated.

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I am new to this. I am in the process of re-entering the accounting field after an extended time away. I have a B.S. in Business Administration: Accounting and Economics. I need assistance finding training to renew my ac… more

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Hello Professional,

I am currently working in London as an FP&A for an educational charity. I am a qualified accountant with Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) and Institute of C… more

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I am a manager in corporate tax group and one of my client posted a tax manager position. Do I need to disclose it to our firm before I start the process? I know there are some requirements for audit … more

Out of curiosity, a question for people that have hopped between public firms: How is the software between the different firms?

Are certain firms knowing for have better/worse software?

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Hi, May I know how to apply for Bookkeeping? Tia.

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Baker Tilly Layoffs, any details?

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Bonus rate?

What is the utilization requirement or yearly hours required for manager/senior managers in tax group at EY?

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Salary expectation for big 4 senior with 4 years total experience going to industry? Specifically in Chicago.

Anyone at EY know anything about new hire start dates? I've heard that "I'll hear soon" for months now. I would understand if I was in consulting, but I'm audit and every other B… more

How do people track CPE in industry and are there courses that are free? Big 4 makes it so simple to track requirements and im trying to see how it works outside

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Hello my CPAs, would I really save somewhat taxes if I open a LLC or an individual company? I’m thinking just doing some online retailers as part time but want to save more money and utilize company c… more

I see that PwC is hiring, and I was thinking about applying because I've always wondered what it's like to work for the Big 4. But I know they had layoffs this year already, so is now a safe t… more

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Leaving public accounting after 6 years for a number of reasons and it just feels odd knowing I’m done. Anyone else experience these mixed emotions when leaving?

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I’m fairly new to Houston TX ( Northwest) and my last role was an AP Manager for a Real Estate Development/ New Construction/ Third party Management Company. I’m thinking about maybe going to a AP L… more

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And side hustles as a majoring in accounting

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How many credit cards do you have since your profession is helping your personal finance?

How do you appropriate "phone it in"? Not trying to underperform, I'm also not interested in going above and beyond. Not quite quitting, maybe just quite meeting expectations.

If you were… more

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Is it worth stepping down from a manager role to take a senior accountant position at Amazon, even if the pay is lower? Unsure if the trade-off is worth it, but the opportunity to work at Amazon is ap… more

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Have anyone refused to payback their clawback bonus ? What are the consequences? They kept sending me a bill and I just ignored them until they eventually being written off. I wrote to them, it wasn’t… more

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Anybody here with EY in the asset management group? I’m thinking about accepting a position in their portfolio company service line.

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Anyone have any insight on how Chick-Fil-A’s pension works? I’m familiar with government pensions but not sure if CFA’s functions the same way.

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Fellow accountants, How are you guys coping with AI?

Has anyone ever opened an outsourced accounting or CFO firm?

How did you do it? How do you find clients? How much experience and what kind did you have? How specialized are you? How long before you we… more

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Isnt it a disservice to the firm if they keep making you turn on your camera in meetings (especially client meetings) if you’re unattractive?

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Can someone please share what the maternity leave is for Grant Thornton US? What’s the maximum amount of paid and unpaid time employees are able to take? Thank you!

Absolutely no growth in this firm. The office is losing clients and staff and have done nothing to recover except to lay off people. The office has over 23 empty work stations and 14 empty offices. Th… more

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Thoughts on the job market currently for accounting?

I am currently working in an advertising company. My job roll is account assistant. I am currently an intern. My salary is only Rs. 25000

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I was hoping someone could share insights on what to expect when joining RSM from a small public accounting firm. Specifically, I’m curious about the culture, level of support, and work-life balance within the Fi… more

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