Accounting

Newer to accounting here, Deloitte recruiter told me he would be able to tell me by noon today whether I am getting an offer after having a discussion call with the partners I interviewed with, howeve… more

Houston, TX Public Accountants! My public accounting firm is evaluating our comp structure for our Houston office and I am collecting data to help inform any adjustments we make.

It would be super helpful if you … more

I currently work as a Senior 3 at Deloitte within the audit and assurance practice. I received an offer from EY to join their Financial Accounting Advisory Group (FAAS) and they offered me $28K more t… more

Currently a senior accountant at a public company. I am also currently taking my master’s and got an internship offer at a big accounting firm. Not big 4. Should I take the offer? What should I expect… more

Any big 4 audit senior managers that have made the jumpy to industry/private recently? What was your position/role at the new company?

As a new grad, I’m torn between two job offers: a top 10 accounting firm in Tax and an industry role. I’m worried about the long busy season hours and stress of public accounting, especially given my … more

Has the prestigie of big 4 faded? Does it still matter for career development and better exit opportunities like before?

Is $132K comp on the lower end for a controller role in Canada? Likely not much bonus either...10 yrs experience as CPA for context

Private equity is taking over ever-y-thing!

I have $15k, should I pay off a loan or put it towards multiple credit cards that has the same interest percentage? Any ideas? The loan has a monthly payment that is quite high and the credit cards ha… more

Will a partner in my group be notified if I apply for a different internal position?

Is it worth jumping to a mid tier firm to join a specialty tax group (M&A tax) vs staying at big 4 in compliance? I want to join a partnership / M&A speciality group, and have some opportuniti… more

Hey firm people, what would you do if your project manager is not as good as you are, just in general not being able to get things done. Would you make suggestions or just follow the lead?

Do you have to be a licensed cpa in the state that you work in? Which state has the most lenient eligibility requirements to sit the CPA exam?

Is Audit or Tax better? Or why did you choose tax? I am trying to decide which path to go with my career for the long term.

Starting a new job at a Big 4 on 1/13. Don’t want to burn any bridges at my current firm but giving them two weeks notice would be during my holiday PTO. Should I ask to move my start date back, give … more

Hi everyone,I hope you’re doing well. I’m an experienced accountant with over 15 years in the field, and I’m currently pursuing my PhD in Accounting in Portugal.
For more than a year, I’ve been trying to find a jo… more

What is your dream job?

Being recruited to a mid-tier firm for a high-level forensics role primarily because of my subject matter expertise, leadership background, and fairly large professional network. No prior sales type e… more

What is the best way to get over burnout and cynicism? I feel like career progression thresholds are constantly moved and don't know if it's worth it to keep pushing for partner (since it see… more

I’m starting at a big 4 firm in tax as an associate in June. My team is very specialized and I don’t want to get pigeon holed since I don’t think I want to stay in a big 4 longer than 5 or so years. I… more

Anyone knows about the CFO advisory service line in Baker Tilly? Is it a good practice, do they pay well?

Anyone in Midtown East wanna grab coffee today? Not looking for a job, I’m just pretty bored today. I work on 47th and Park if anyone is nearby. Coffee on me?

I have been in big 4 for years now, I am trying to make a pivot but it’s extremely hard. I have been looking for a job for months, messaged people on LinkedIn even and I feel like it’s not helping. I … more

Question about Accounting Research Interview: I have been approached on LinkedIn about participating in a research study by @PXN focused on the audit, tax, advisory, and compliance markets in the US, especially New York. Th… more

Am I underpaid? $20 hrly as an Accounting Specialist with 10 years of hands-on general accounting knowledge and experience but no college degree. VA resident and no remote option of work. I was expect… more

Hello everyone. I m an accounting student. I am looking for an entry level job in Montreal, Canada. Any help is appreciated. Thx

Is it bad if I just don’t want to work a corporate job anymore? My husband’s job can support us and he has a ton of time off throughout the year so in my dream world I quit corporate work, get a fun p… more

UK pay system is funny.
Finish high sch, get a job; factory, cleaner, care worker etc. Ur pay is minimum wage.
Or go to college for four years, u can even take student loan. Become an engineer, an analy… more

As a holiday gift, I'm going to report my company to the SEC. I need that whistleblower money.

Anticipating getting a job offer at a competitor (same city) that will be a pretty significant pay bump (40-50k, I’m underpaid) and would also include a title bump (Mgr to SM). My current team is desp… more