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@PWC advisory people... is a 100% remote, no travel option possible in the Accounting Advisory Svcs team as a manager?

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Which can lead to better career trajectory/options?: PwC CMAAS or KPMG FDD?

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Is it possible to make $200k (salary not TC), working 40hr weeks in accounting with 10 years of experience?

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Currently make $135k as a manager SEC reporting with 20% cash bonus and annual rsu grant as well. Is this fairly average comp for my rank/role in industry?

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What kind of accounting jobs let you earn around $200K per year? Would a manager level position get paid in that range? I have 6 years of experience (only 1 year of manager exp) and wondering if I sho… more

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Audit S2. Been applying to senior IA jobs and have gotten a few interviews/callbacks but the comp is always less than I’m making now. I’m in a LCOL area for reference. I want great WLB and better comp… more

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What would a good benefit package look like in industry for a senior accounting position? Like in terms of PTO, 401(k) match, etc. The one major thing I’m noticing is the number of places that make yo… more

Deloitte ARA or PwC CMAAS?

Been trying to apply to resource management roles and not hearing back anything positive. I’ve seen a lot of folks have moved from audit to resource management.. any tips?

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Any audit senior associates have an up to date resume they’d be willing to share with me? (Redacted of course) I haven’t updated my resume since college and can’t even begin to comprehend how you summ… more

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Been in audit for a year now and really don’t like it. Find is so boring and brain rotting. I know audit and PA in general is definitely not for me. I’m not totally sure what I want to do next, maybe … more

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Has anyone left PA tax and gone into a sales career outside of accounting? What did you do and were you able to make a great living? Lately I feel like this could be a good move for me, but looking fo… more

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Currently in audit. Got reached out by a couple of industry accounting positions and all of them are on-site. Are most positions in industry on-site or should I keep looking for hybrid or remote ones?

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I’m at a tech company in Canada looking for a Canadian accountant w 1-2 years of experience.
Fully remote, actually awesome WLB, $55-65k + stock options. Shoot me a DM if you’re interested

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My fave convos:

Recruiter: we have a company offering competitive comp looking for people like you
Me: what is the salary range
Recruiter: competitive!
Me: I can't proceed without a salary range
Recrui… more

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Any suggestions on getting into a larger company that you don’t have any connections to? I have heard working in the accounting department in insurance is a great gig so I have been applying to all th… more

Is it too late to back out of a job offer during background check ?

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Exits and comp ranges for FDD vs AAS?

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Can anyone provide an insight on Related companies ? They seem to be a good company with all their buildings.

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Do salaries in Portland, OR suck? Currently at 105k in Seattle and was offered 70k for a senior accountant role at a public company there

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Do people look down on real estate agents? I’m thinking of pivoting and becoming one but unsure about the perception

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What’s your typical senior accountant role paying in the NYC metro area these days?

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Is it possible to get into Accenture Consulting Analyst from a Big Four Audit position after two years?

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Anyone have experience in fund accounting and management accounting? Which did you prefer and why?

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Anyone have a Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, or other Transaction Advisory referral? Looking to switch out of audit. Senior with 3 years experience east coast. But open to moving/ other locations

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Anyone know what expected comp would be for an accounting policy associate (3 yoe) at a global asset management firm in NYC? Seems too niche to find via googling...

What is a typical carry structure in a private equity firm for assistant controllers in fund accounting?

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Any FDD seniors who've exited into a tech company?

Working primarily on Tech deals and the goal is to exit to FP&A / Finance at a FAANG. Curious how this has gone for others / interview process… more

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What do most audit senior associates “exit” to? I’m an S1 (newly promoted in July) and started thinking I need to get a new job but don’t really know what to look for.

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I know the chances aren’t very high but does anyone have any connections with colleges either remotely or in person in central Pennsylvania? It’s hard to find accounting jobs, let alone ones that pay … more

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What are non-client facing roles at the Big 4? Aside from real estate or admin roles.

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For those that have jumped from public accounting to industry, Is the grass greener on the other side ?

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Considering opportunity to FP&A at F500. What is the career outlook from there? Currently s2 audit at mid tier and also considering B4 FDD. Just trying to play out the long term outcomes for each … more

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S2 audit mid tier interested in move to B4 FDD/deals. What do I need to know in order to make that transition?

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what is gooD about CFIG?

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FDD Exit Ops?

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Currently a Senior 2 at EY in audit and just finished a transaction diligence rotation. Looking for FP&A roles or advisory/consulting roles.

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Has anyone worked at or with Embark? I applied and received a call back to interview. Just wondering if anyone has experience. Thanks!

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