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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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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

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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

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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

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Spoiler alert- serious question haha.
At each of the big 4 firms, can someone tell me what the policy is in the audit practice when it comes to placing reliance on automation used in the performance of speci… more

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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Private equity is taking over ever-y-thing!

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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

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

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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

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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

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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

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