Job Searching in Accounting

Is it a bad idea to tell recruiters I'm starting the CPA exam this year if I haven't actually scheduled a date yet? I'm definitely committed to doing it, but I'm still nailing down my … more

I’ve just been informed that I’ll be leading some company interviews next week, which I’m quite nervous about. Has anyone got any tips for me? I’ve never been the interviewer before so it’ll be an ext… more

Big 4 DD vs mid tier Deal advisory.

I've got an offer for a graduate position in Big 4 Transaction Diligence and have an interview coming up for Deal Advisory at a smaller but respected firm.

The bi… more

I’ve worked at public accounting firms in various sizes. Everything was nice at the beginning. With time went by, I got overwhelming workload, leading me to jump ship. Is this the same in corporate ac… more

The "Accounting Shortage" is a lie; it’s a failure of Management. Firms use "robo-filters" to ghost experienced Accts who know the full cycle, favoring cheap clerks or "Paper … more

Which Big4 firm has the best overall benefits outside of salary/bonuses?

Do service providers work the same hours and have similar stress levels as public accounting

I've been looking for a job since January of this year and its horrible in the job market. ChatGPT has mentioned that most simple clerical duties will be overtaken by Ai, which I think is truly un… more

Any Canadian CPAs here thinking about working in the U.S.?

I recently made the move and went through the visa process along with the job search and all the logistics that come with it. Happy to share m… more

By the end of the year I’ll have hopefully moved over to the US. How crucial is it to get my CPA and how easy is it to pick up on GAAP?

So, is the demand for accountants actually as high as people claim? Or is the job market tightening up way more than the media is willing to admit? I really expected recruiters to be chasing me down, … more

Are there any sure-fire ways to get past companies AI resume checks? Or is it as simple as just using keywords from the job ads?

Does anyone else have trouble deciding which job title to search? I have Ap/Ar/Bookkeeping experience but no payroll. I always think that’s going to be my weakness as I try to move up in finance.

I finally got an interview, but I'm not sure I actually want the job. Do you ever go through with an interview just for the practice? I’m trying to decide if it’s worth doing or if I should pass a… more

Do you think it's reasonable for a company to take a week to decide after the final interview?I think about 3 days is reasonable, companies can't except candidates to wait around, when they re… more

Are there any legal repercussions if you don’t work your notice period after handing in your resignation? The CEO of the small firm I work at brought me to the absolute end of my tether and don’t thin… more

Is it worth working with a recruiter for accounting jobs? They'll reach out on LinkedIn, I apply, then no callbacks, no nothing. It seems like applying directly to companies is a better use of my … more

Question for people who help out in their companies recruitment: are there any big red flags you look out for when looking through resumes?

I've noticed that most CFO and VP work remotely but when interviewing they won't allow others the same or even a hybrid schedule

Why are so many firms having trouble with hiring? I know places that say they can’t find the right employees, but then I see a hundred people or more applying for the same roles. It feels like employe… more

How long is it taking for people to get employed?

How do public accounting roles actually differ from industry accountancy? Or are they pretty much the same?

A local tax firm has had the same job ads up for months. I'm trying to figure out whether they're constantly hiring due to expansion or if people are quitting as soon as they start. How can yo… more

Yesterday I had a meeting with my companies CEO and he basically laid out that he expects our finance team to be ‘engulfed with the company’ and to work extra hours (obviously without extra pay). Time… more

I'm just starting out my current job search and people who I've spoken to about this have always recommended using LinkedIN when looking for job ads. However, I never seem to be able to find a… more

Is specializing right away a mistake for a new grad? I’m getting a lot of pressure to jump into tax since I have a knack for details, but I’m worried it will make a pivot to something like FP&A or… more

Has anyone here had experience securing a visa-sponsored job within ASEAN countries? I’m currently based in an ASEAN country with a relatively weaker passport.

I have 5+ years of experience in consulting, fraud in… more

I was laid off last week, and now I'm back on the market. I'm doing my best to stay optimistic, but I feel overwhelmed by it all. I need some advice on staying productive and keeping a clear h… more

What do you think was the main reason you landed your first role? Was it something like networking, an internship, a certification or something completely different?

I see a lot of posts about how hard it is to get hired, but I’ve had the opposite experience. Since January, recruiters from almost all the major firms have been hitting me up constantly, like they… more

What type of job should I get while studying for the CPA? I will finish my seasonal job as an accountant and want to begin studying to become a CPA, but I am having trouble finding a part time job rel… more

A job that I applied to got reposted 5 hours on LinkedIn. I applied to it via LinkedIn about 3 weeks ago and got selected and contacted by the recruiter, then passed 1st and 2nd interviews with 2 dif… more

I‘ve made it to the final stages with a Big 4, but things have stalled. The recruiter said they're waiting for partner approval before we go any further. It’s been about a month. Is this the usual… more

I wish our economy said April Fools with the way things have been going 🤣

Joining RFC was one of the best decisions I’ve made to date. I love working for a company that not only says but shows just how much they love their employees and clients. From day one I’ve felt welco… more

What sort of salary can I expect as a staff accountant with 2.5 years experience in Dallas?

I speak to my friends from time to time about workplace pay etc and one thing I always pick up on is just how many people get yearly bonuses, whereas I've never worked for a company which gives th… more

Is anyone else finding it impossible to talk to a real person at a company? In the past, I just reached out to managers and got hired. Now, everything is filtered through outside recruiters who don… more

Is it okay for an interviewer to ask how much you make right now? If yes, how should you answer?
I said I wasn’t comfortable sharing that, and then the recruiter became a bit confrontational. He said that if… more