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Hello currently work in Boston MA market. Which field has true work life balance and slower pace. Internal audit, external audit (Public accounting) small local firm, or internal accounting (Small te… more

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What is better Audit vs Tax? And why?

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How soon is too soon for another vacation? I’ve planned a 2 week trip but am being asked by some friends to take another 2 week trip just 3 months later. Should I be concerned asking for that much time off? more

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I have looked for industry role for several months now with no success. Got few interviews, but they end up choosing another candidate with mix experience (PA and industry).
Should I consider switching to a… more

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I work at a large firm not big 4. I make 75k as a Tax Associate with 1 year tax internship and 2 years of experience, so 3 total years of experience. Is my pay fair? MCOL

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Anyone know about B. Riley’s Restructuring team and if they’re any good? I had a recruiter reach out for an interview and am just curious about them. Ik they’ve had some financial woes and am curious … more

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What is a reasonable total salary (base + bonus) for first year senior audit manager for a small-medium size firm in Toronto?

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Has anyone interviewed elsewhere to get an offer and then use it to negotiate their salary to stay at their current company? Wondering if it’s worth negotiating with current employer or should just ma… more

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Is a recruiter necessary to work at a Top 20 firm or can one simply submit an online application at their website?

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I got an offer from Grant Thornton for a SALT senior tax position. It’s a lateral move. Is it worth leaving EY for?

Only getting about an 8k raise so not too drastic.

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I worked at Genpact Malaysia bhd and I had unwant experience within 4 months. Firstly, my team leader had abusement, discrimination with me when she and another senior team leader did not let me know … more

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If you are laid off do you tell that to the talent acquisition team or your interviewer about the same?

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What opportunities are there to pivot to as a SA in Financial Service Audit that are not Fund Accounting? The work seems to be very dry at this point and after 3 years I just don’t see myself wanting… more

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No way these European cities are robbing these pay for tax and audit. Heard they are paying 34k pounds for S1 in London???????? 45k as A1 in Helsinki?? I know healthcare is a plus but also heard they … more

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Have unlimited Pto. Used 11 last year as a first year and was told by some that its too few. Whats the most i could/should take without any concerns

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Moms - in public accounting now and thinking about making a move into industry. Do not have kids but planning to in next year or so. My job now is pretty flexible in public acctg. Should I stay here o… more

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I just got fired from my job. I started there in August and felt that I wasn't trained well and I made a lot of mistakes. I really don't know what to do next. Do I try get get another job doi… more

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Hello beautiful world

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I recently left a firm after <1 year. I followed their instructions for getting my CPE information and I realized mid way through the transcript some of the courses only say ‘final exam’. I’ve reac… more

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Deloitte assurance A2 here. Got an offer to do TAS at a top ~20 firm and supposed to start with them in the second week of January. But I’m contemplating asking to push my start date so I can help my … more

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For those who have gone from Big 4 to Regional or even local firm, what's been your experience, both good and bad? I've learned from my experiences so far that I'm mostly interested in wor… more

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Started a new job at a small grocery store as a senior accountant. in the end of May 2024. Left working accounting in PE due to long hour, working weekends, and terrible attitudes.

I’ve notice the CFO get yelled at harsh twice no… more

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What have been your observations about offices from different markets while working in accounting at large firms?

In my 7 years experience New York, DCand Chicago offices are always run like a well-oil… more

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Does anyone have experience of working at Pultegroup you’d like to share, good or bad? How is the culture?

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Y’all I’m struggling here. Help me out. Okay so client got insurance for 100k. They did NOT prepay it. They were just on an installment agreement. The monthly amount to be paid was $5k. This is just d… more

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Meeting today to get a raise, and discuss the year I’ve had. I need opinions on salary. I make 90k as controller of the family office. I’m a CPA, worked for this company for 4 years now, have a BBA fi… more

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Anyone hiring remote Accounting jobs?

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Anyone work at one of the big 4 in their partner tax preparation group? How’s the culture, work life balance, wfh situation, etc. Do you like it? Need all the details.

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Would it be weird to reapply to KPMG after I reneged their FT return offer? I interned a year ago and was offered FT role, and at first accepted then declined due to personal reasons. Now I’m sitting … more

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They need a better AP manager. If you want zero work life balance, and your PTO pulled without your discretion. Everyone of color, LGBT, or go on FMLA have medical issues have been let go. This need… more

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How much of a raise should I ask for (in percentage terms) if I’m making a lateral move between two Big Four firms (S2)?

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Has anyone worked for Weinstein Shipa or Doeren Mayhew ? I'm looking into both companies for tax next summer.

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Currently a student who’s about to graduate with their bachelors in Accounting and I also have an associates in business administration. I did an internship for a small firm back in 2023, is there any… more

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Going for SOX interview at a hospital, but have limited experience as I’ve mostly been on private clients. What are some questions and answers to anticipate / provide to the hiring manager?

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Can anyone share the interview experience with Mara Renewables , for an accounting role.

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Does anyone know if EY will allow people to work remotely specifically in audit/assurance as a senior role?

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180 today but fully remote. Offer for 300 but in office 4 days a week (extra 3% tax, and $4k in commuting costs plus 2-2.5 hours commuting each day in office).

Base pay is only a 15k bump but signific… more

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