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Is there any opportunity for the post of "Accounts - Intern"? Or how to get internship job in Accounts?

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How bad is it to renege after signing an offer letter after current employer incentives me to stay? Do you think it happens often? (Move is between 2 big4 firms. Have been with current firm for 9 ye… more

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Hello everyone, I am Mohamed, 26 years old, Single, Egyptian, I have Bachelor's degree working as a chartered accountant and tax expert in Egypt. I had several personal problems that led to financial … more

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Any Advice transitioning from public accounting to private as a supervisor in public accounting/audit. What are some of the areas or job roles to transition to?

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If I'm currently a 2nd going on third year staff at a mid tier firm but want to hop to big 4 how should I go about this? I don't see any openings for experienced staff i only see for seniors a… more

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Valmont Good pay, horrible management, if you bring a problem to them they focus on trying to get rid of you (a good employee) and keep the cancer because it's easier than following up on the mult… more

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Is there a shortage of people with accounting degrees in PA firms

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What am I supposed to do with rent abatements on an ASC 842 schedule? My formula is increasing my ROU asset and liability because they’re $0 cash payments. Can someone make this ASC illegal?

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Anyone works in tax technology for a big tech company like Google, Meta, Amazon etc? Curious to know the comp, job details, wlb and job safety.

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I’ve worked in audit within the hedge fund space for 3 busy seasons as a Senior Associate. What should I be looking for in an exit opportunity? Is fund accounting at a 3rd party fund admin a good oppo… more

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The partner I work under most of the time refers to her husband as her “hubby” and nothing makes me cringe harder in my life

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If I make lateral jump for a 40% raise I will most like be making more than my peers at the same level at the new company. Does that mean that my future raises at this new company will be lower so tha… more

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What are line managers looking for in a staffing partner? What is the best way to open conversation about partnering?

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People working in PA long term ( say more than 5 years) why have you stayed instead of moving to industry. Do you work at small mid or large PA? Pros and cons of working in PA?

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Scotiabank Phone call questions?

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I need help with asc740-10

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Anyone have a sense of the CliftonLarsonAllen CAAS practice? I'm in a similar practice at a similar sized firm, but chatting with CLA soon about jumping for better promotion opportunity.

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I'm Master's Degree in Accounting & I have worked with Dinamic Traders, Clearing Forwarding agent & Freight Forwarder in Dhaka. Bangladesh.

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Is it stupid to consider a role with a 5% decrease in salary (base pay)?

I would be moving from audit to industry and that 5% would put me at the top of the salary band for the role.

My thoughts are I c… more

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Does anyone have any input on Gemini Senior Accountant role

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SS&C Technologies, Inc. Anyone thinking about working for SS&C Technologies, Inc. …. For the love of God please don’t. This place is a sweatshop with no ethics, professionalism or manners.

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I got an offer that is lateral pay wise, worse hours but a title promotion and better potential exit opps. Anyone gone through this before? What did you choose?

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Is there a reason why public accounting firms have provided some kind of assistance for student loans? I’ve seen if you go back to school they will pay for the schooling.

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Would you take a lateral exit opportunity (Audit SM > Audit SM) from KPMG to a much smaller public firm for a base pay increase of 35% - 40%?

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👀 How has your total compensation stacked up this year, and what's your YOE? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

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Would you leave from a top 15 firm to Forvis Mazars, lateral move? $10K pay bump.

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Curious about finding an accounting job but do not know where to start. About to finish a bachelors in Accounting and need someone to set me on the right path.

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Idk how people work at SS&C… this place is something when you get used to the big4

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Seeking a part time position! Over three years experience and a flexible schedule!

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Seeking position for a Bookkeeper, office manager, Accounting in Flowery Branch, GA. I have utilized many software platforms and offer ten plus years in all areas of Accounting. I am adaptable, effici… more

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Just promoted to manager in public accounting as a state and local tax manager in big 4. Beyond ready for a change but no idea where to start as this was my first job out of college. I’m not afraid of… more

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Today I found out one of my staff quiet-quit over the weekend. No notice period, just gone. I had just spoken to the person on Friday and they gave no hint at all they were leaving. Don’t be like this… more

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KPMG uses Merrill Lynch. Who are the 401k providers for the other three Big 4 firms?

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What do background checks look at? Specific to public accounting firms? I am employed with the IRS and passed my security clearance, which was a feat. I just don’t want something from my past haunting… more

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Stay at current company to get manager promotion in 2025 (with approx 15k raise), or leave for a senior consultant role (30k raise), do one more year as senior at new company and get manager promotion… more

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Can you transfer locations at the big four? Is it an easy process?

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Barclaycard Are graduates in Barclays subjected to salary increment yearly? Or is our base pay stagnant for the 2 years.

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