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How's turnover for your firms? With bonuses being paid and the job market what it is, a wave of exits wouldn't surprise me.

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Track and field.. finally!

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Loving the Olympics finally going on. In my eyes, the top sporting event. I say Olympics, World Cup, then the Super Bowl.

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Just finishing vacation in Maui and not looking forward to getting back into the grind tomorrow.

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Come on peeps, let's show the world accountants aren't boring..... or are they?

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So I just recently received an offer from a big four firm for audit. I have 2 busy seasons of experience at a smaller firm but I haven’t been employed since early summer 2019. I took time off to take … more

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Any good stories from surviving another busy sseason? Anyone had enough and decide to tap out?

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Any Kevin Samuels fans or critics in here? Thoughts?

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Kamala harris grand daughter. She’s so beautiful and I wish her well in all her endeavors!

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Anyone at Microsoft? My dream is to work for Xbox. Would love for some guidance. 🖤

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Hi all, looking for a referral at Square. Let me know if you’re able to help. Thanks

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On the lighter side, who do you like in the Super Bowl?

I'll take Tommy Terrific and the Bucs

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Black History Month

So many thoughts this year, but one question outside of the usual..... do you feel like the weight has been lifted a bit or do you feel more pressure to represent?

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I left my family at 15 on the west coast to pursue my education on the east coast. I have since then got my HS and bachelors degree increased my salary after college from 56->62->70->~150k ov… more

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Since I started working I keep sending money to Africa every month. There is always a situation that needs to be solve and they keep coming. I feel like my entire family is using me and I am only the … more

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Even if you're working as well, wishing you all a good and peaceful MLK Day!

As the last year has helped to point out how far we have to go, know that we've come a long way.

Btw, saw One Night… more

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Coming from Africa, I started my own practice in my country 2 years ago while having my full time job with Deloitte (discussed with my partner). With the demand I have many clients now and managing bo… more

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2020 and this first full week of 2021 were the pushes I needed to finally get a therapist. How are y'all holding up?

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For all of the NABA members, what are your thoughts on a national convention occurring this year?

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Hopefully everyone in the Metropolitan DC area is safe and steering clear of the chaos near Capitol Hill.

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Just got a Black partner @ a major firm in Indianapolis.... I think EY had on previously but retired. Shout out to Herschel for getting that!

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Burned out, running on fumes, trying to make it a few more days until an end of the year break and still need to pick some Christmas presents for the wife and kids?!

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Hi, does anyone on here work with H&R Block or knows someone who does? I’m considering joining them for this tax season.

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As my mom would have put it, 2020 has pretty much been a hot mess. That being said, other than knowing we have each other for support, what's everyone thankful for?

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Anyone at EY? No black presence in my office and I could really use a mentor!

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Happy Sunday Black professionals! Where are all the EY folks at? 👋🏾

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The race has been called.. now time to really get to work!

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Good morning, people are quiet here... Let’s discuss elections: Who voted already? Who will be voting Nov 3rd ? Who doesn’t believe in voting?

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I’m a Nigerian immigrant living in the United States and quite disappointed with the lack of solidarity the African American community has shown us through out the ENDSARS protest in Nigeria. Nigerian… more

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A note of positivity in these times...


BDO announced that on 12/15, they'll be giving back the 3-month pay cut we all took from May - July.

Any other good news out there?

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Anyone work for GoDaddy and would like to recommend me for an accounting or analyst role?

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If you guys haven't heard already, Nigerians are taking to the streets and protesting ongoing police brutality! They stood with us when as we protested george floyd's murder and our own police force. Now its our turn. Please share on your social media and donate to assist in this movement.

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Thank you to those of you out there helping to grow the bowl... and welcome to all the newer peeps!

I need to take a break for a day or two from all the negativity out there.. what's going on fam?

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Has anyone in this bowl had the opportunity to experience an international rotation with your company? If so,
1. What was your experience like?
2. At what career level did you rotate?
3. Would you recom… more

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Anyone here London based? F, 30. Would be great to network but seems most ppl on here are in the US?

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Can anyone recommend me a few good accounting firms in Houston Texas ?

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Work for a firm/corporation/private vs. starting your own/having your own?

Thoughts?

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Anyone else working on this holiday weekend?

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