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How do u know if comcast rejects you after a virtual interview?

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How do you all make use of your PTO? I have a good amount left but literally have no idea how to use it or who to give my workload to when I'm away... so what's the point of taking a vacation … more

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I have an interview for a staff accountant position at a hospital, can anyone offer me any tips on what to expect for the interview or the job ?

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I feel like my whole accounting career consisting of working in both public accounting and industry, is basically just all basic repetitive menial tasks that don’t feel very useful. In short, I don’t … more

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What is it like being an analyst at General Catalyst?

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Fellow accountants please help clarify - due to the wildfires, CA residents can delay filing and paying both federal and state taxes till October 2025. However, does the potential interest on addition… more

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Any tips to establish naming conventions for folders and files? My new company's accounting files aren't that organized.

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Did you jump straight into accounting, or did you have a career detour? I'm especially eager to hear from people who were able to make a shift from another industry because that's exactly the … more

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Millennial here. Think I'm becoming entitled. I've always seen the younger generations' demands of better pay, working conditions, benefits, etc as them rightfully negotiating a larger piece of the pi… more

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Hi, I am interested in working for the accounting department at HCA Healthcare. However, I have a few questions;anyone free to discuss?

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Does anyone use a MacBook for work? Starting a new job and was provided the option of MacBook or Lenovo.

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I got offered a position as a senior manager with a small local accounting firm. The pay will be $30k more than what I am making now. I will be leading the for-profit tax team (2-3 people). Right now,… more

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Hello- hoping to get some advice. Been working for a total of 1 year and 9 months as an associate in Assurance at a mid tier firm. Would it be too early to apply for senior level roles at either big 4… more

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Does leadership actually value when a staff takes on roles that are administrative (I.e DEI committees, wellness committees, “champions” of software, etc). If I’m part of doing these things and mainta… more

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Hi all - any firms hiring SALT M&A managers or senior managers in NY or remote?

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I finally left a company bowl that I stopped working at over a year ago!

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I am a wreck. I recently got laid off on my government job due to government cuts and am out of work. I used to work at Comcast through a temp agency and they really liked my work and how punctual I w… more

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Explain to me like I'm 5. Why do so many companies give severence (when fired, not the phenomenal tv series).

While I appreciate its their way of apologizing for laying people off, if we're at will employe… more

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How to improve your work level quickly and easily? Does anyone have any better ideas? Can you give me some good suggestions?

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How do you improve becoming more technical, and solving complex accounting problems? I’m good at repetitive tasks that I know, but I hit a ceiling when a new challenge arises, and I either procrastinate on the ta… more

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How likely will I get a job offer if I already worked there before as a temp? They knew me so the interview was short. They already knew I was a hard worker

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PwC Australia referral? Other firms welcome too

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Should I report small interest amount (~150) in my tax return?

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How many PTO days are standard?

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Hey there. I’m feeling like I might not be in the right field. I recently started a masters in accounting, and the program is geared towards people that don’t have an undergraduate in accounting (my u… more

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Hello everyone.
My name is Marilyn. I have an AA degree in accounting. I have no hand-on experience in the accounting field. I’m currently seeking an accounting receivable job, to get my foot in the d… more

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CLA does not believe in conflict resolution FYI

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Definitely NOT “A great place to work”. Easily one of the most poorly managed organizations I’ve worked for. Incredibly toxic culture. Don’t drink the kool-aid kids. It’s literally poison.

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Is it just me or have salaries in industry come down significantly? Jobs with titles I recruited for 2 years ago are now regularly going for $20-30K lower, despite inflation/COL having increased a fai… more

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If im currently making close to 200k TC as M2 in fdd (6 YOE after undergrad) but feel like need to exit due to long hours, what options do I have where I dont have to take a paycut?

I looked at a lot o… more

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Is it worth taking a pay cut from 125k to 95k to move to fp&a?

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A friend of mine recently got laid off from his previous job, and he's wondering if he will still be able to land a Job as a Senior Accountant being that he has his Associates degree in accounting and h… more

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Anyone switched from doing audit to valuation? I've been doing audits for almost 10 years. I think I'm done 🤣 is it possible to switch to valuation? Would it have better work life balance? An… more

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Anyone know anything about justanswer? Decent side gig? Thanks.

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0/10 do not recommend working here. If you are still, get out. The ship is siiiinnnkkkkiiiinnnggggggg

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I’ve never felt more burnt out and management acts like it’s not even a thing. “Just use your unlimited PTO” but also “remember to provide impeccable client service”. Literally am not able to do both.… more

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I’ve been doing this for 10 years and today I was looking for something and came across a presentation I created for a prospect back in 2021. I looked at it and cannot stop wondering WTF happened to m… more

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Easily the worst firm I’ve ever worked for. They do not care about you. You will be fired with no cause. It’s all about the money, and we are headed for a huge economic downturn. They will terminate y… more

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I’m a student reviewing an Annual Report for an investment analyst assignment. If a company is trying to hide bad performance/ numbers and highlight good ones - What are some accounting or report … more

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If you work in industry, is the only real way to boost your salary quickly is to job hop every 2-3 years? Do ppl not stay at one company their whole career like in previous generations?

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