Tax Bowl

Recently started a new tax manager job at Big 4 focusing on ASC 740. However, my background was primarily in compliance and never seen a tax provision. I am feeling overwhelmed with my new tax provisi… more

How will the background check be conducted at big 4, Rsm , bdo, GT?

Anyone here pivot as a tax manager to a senior finance analyst role? If so, how did you do it and do you have recommendations or advice for how to apply to these jobs?

If I work seasonal in a big 4 as a tax senior and get overtime then can I claim the new overtime deduction on my tax return?

Any of the other big4 have mandatory rto? my a$$ had just been summoned to 50% in office. lol. time to start looking. have seen the office since march 2020. the office is 2,000 miles away so cant rto.… more

Is PWC director equivalent as KPMG Managing Director? This is for general tax, not specialty. Any noticeable difference in roles?

Applied for a legal role two months ago and my status still says “initial screening in process.” It’s safe to assume they went forward with other candidates and never updated my application status rig… more

Is it worth making SM and then try and bounce to industry or better to just stick it out to partner even if you hate your job and the serious lack of work life balance?

How are exit opportunities for manager level and above right now? Have not started actively looking, but have been told that industry opps aren’t great right now. And the current recruiters in my Link… more

Could you share the reasons staying in public accounting? Especially in one of the big 4. I'm never a fan for public accounting but for some reason I have to deal with it. Would appreciate any tho… more

What’s the best time of year to apply for industry tax roles?

Do I need to transfer my CPA license to Florida if I move there?

I recently joined a new firm as a Tax Manager. As expected, there are areas I did a lot of at my prior firm that are less central here, and other technical areas that are more core to this role that I… more

What's the best way to find a contract job?

How many pple got laid off at deloite last week in tax? I just got an offer for tax so seems.

How is the current state of affairs in Avalara India? Is the hire and fire situation still going on for tax?

Curious to hear from people currently or recently in Forvis Mazars US tax (at all levels). How would you describe the culture. collaboration across offices, and support from leadership?

Current A2 at PwC, considering applying to an STS Sustainability role. Does anyone have any insights on this group?

Got an offer from CBIZ in South Florida upgrading to a supervisor. It was historically a marcum office. What’s the good and bad? Are the benefits competitive, retirement and healthcare matches?

PSA to incoming or new B4 tax accountants- stay away from partnership tax. If you get slotted there, switch into corporate. When it comes time to look for opportunities outside the B4, you will thank … more

I’ve received quite a bit of push back from a few clients related to the electronic payment mandate. They have their reasons (not saying they are good). Has it officially gone into effect yet? I know it has for i… more

Does anybody here do content creation (day in my life type content) while working full time in tax? Just curious.

Why do states struggle so much with matching up flow-through composite/withholding/PTE payments with the related 1040/1041 filings. We even attach the K1s and payment information and they still immedi… more

I get approached by recruiters and get interviews - I do think they go well but either the position is put on hold or I dont move forward. Especially last quarter - any advice on job hunting?

TIA Fishi… more

Anybody start a side hustle firm and got found out by employer? If so, how did they find out? Bonus points if B4.

Shot in dark here, but has anyone represented a buyer on a deemed asset purchase for a company that was contract heavy (used PCM)? Understood there are mid contract change rules but how did you treat … more

How’s the future at Baker Tilly? Should one stay there until SM or leave as a manager? Hows the future looking for Tax folks?

M&A Tax (UK), how is it as a career?

Caution post: There is a lot of low balling happening on compensation side right now for tax principles, tax director and senior tax managers. I have seen a firm with two principal retiring and replac… more

If you are a Tax Market leader sending out strongly worded emails this afternoon about what your people had better do for firm yearend June 30th, there is a reason you are alone on Christmas Eve sendi… more

Could you share how direct reporting typically works at the big 4, particularly for managers and above — for example, whether reporting is primarily to local office leadership or to sub-service line l… more

Thinking about being a server while working my 100k remote tax PA job. Anybody here work in a restaurant outside? I really could use more cash and am willing to work more.

Anyone with data on the bonus employees get when the CPA goes IPO?

International Tax vs M&A tax: I’m not a lawyer but a CPA and MST. I’m currently practicing international tax now but also want to explore into M&A tax since I may not wanna stay in intl tax fo… more

Are hoppers still looked down upon in big 4? Thinking of jumping to a third big 4 to get SM.

Advice needed: Senior in Corporate Tax at Grant Thornton (recently promoted) with an offer from Deloitte for the same level. For those who’ve made a similar move, was it worth it at the Senior level? … more