Tax Bowl

Does anyone have thoughts as to whether a master in studies of law (M.S.L) is worth it for a tax CPA who is looking to deepen technical and legal analysis skills? Would the answer change based on the … more

Does RTO is part of performance metrics at Deloitte?

I had a really tough experience moving from larger firms to a very small firm (~18 people) after ~8 years in public accounting. The expectations and culture were very different, and it ultimately didn’t work out—… more

When do you hear back on a formal offer after a verbal one?

Can anyone give any insight into a tax senior role at Forvis (salary, bonus structure, wlb, culture, in office days required)

Since it’s 6:33am, I have to rant somewhere. I called the IRS intl unit at 6:02 and am on hold for 25 minutes. Agent picks up, says their badge number extremely fast and asks why I am calling. I answe… more

Had anyone ever joined a job as a subject matter expert but received push back and a lack of support? How did you handle this?

I was brought in house to optimize the tax function, but getting informat… more

Quick question. So with Big Beautiful bill, my understanding is that most residential projects can now start using completed contract method after July 4, 2025. It’s been a while since I’ve done cons… more

What happens if you send an f you email to your former firm? No shits given about consequences, leaving profession

What's the billable hour goal at senior level for Deloitte, Pwc, GT, BDO and RSM?
Is there an acceptable range for goal set or the goal is the minimum hour?

Now that it’s been over 1.5 years since the PE investment at Grant Thornton, how are things going? What has changed? Do you feel like you’re being pushed harder? What’s the overall vibe? Asking becaus… more

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice here. I have almost 10 years experience in PE tax with big 4 but feel burnt out recently. I’m thinking to pivot to become a CFP because i like holistic financial planning … more

In public accounting and in tax, what are the real factors that's causing burnt out? How to deal with those factors?

What does it mean if my firm wants to transfer me from my local office to work for another team but be a remote employee in another state. They’re claiming my home office is overstaffed. Do I need to … more

what is the correct journal entry for recording estimated income tax when paid for corporations? should it be hitting income tax expense?

i can’t believe i’m asking this, but everyone at my new compan… more

if private companies don’t have to prepare quarterly income tax provisions, but want to accrue income tax on a monthly basis, is it okay to just use estimated taxes for the monthly accrual or do you h… more

Can anyone let me know what to expect working in Public Accounting specifically in Indirect Tax (Sales & Use Tax, etc)? Would the work/life balance be better then other service lines like Federal … more

Has anyone worked at Calvetti Ferguson in Houston? What’s your experience

The reality they don’t tell you: Selling work can get you in trouble if you are not in the partner pipeline. Selling a lot of work can get you in a lot of trouble. Having the most opportunity $$$ in … more

Anyone used Fast Ford Academy to study for EA exams? What’s the best way to approach it?
Thanks.

To start, I am practicing in international tax (I graduated from NYU’s tax llm in the last couple years) and work at a mid-tier PA firm, doing a mix of compliance, planning, controversy. I want to eve… more

E filed a return, got the acceptance, had a $14k payment with the return which was posted by the IRS but they have no record of a tax return and are saying the $14k payment is a credit available to re… more

Anyone working in tax technology and feel like they’re stuck in terms of career progression? What would be options in industry like..?

Has anyone formerly in B4 partnership taxation successfully managed to pivot to something significantly different? I’ve worked this job for 5 years and I want to be done with it but the only exits see… more

Anyone here work at Crowne? How’s the work life balance and office politics?

I’m going on eight years in public accounting (individual tax) and manager for 3 yrs, and I’ve been approached for a small firm CFO position. While there does seem to be overlap in a lot of what I’ve … more

Any tips on starting your own accounting firm? Especially without CPA/EA?

Anyone here work at KPMG? How’s the AMCS -GLES group? I see a position open on linked in for manager or senior manager. Any insight would be much appreciated

For those of you familiar with 990Ts and UBIT, it appears that exempt private high schools and colleges should be filing Form 990Ts on summer camps they make available to the public? Realistically do … more

I'll be turning 72 next year, with a 401-K and an original IRA. With RMDs on the horizon, what's my best course of action? I'm receiving info about converting to Roth IRAs to save on taxes… more

I have a medical condition that can affect my work, not life threatening, but can delay my work at times. Should I speak to a partner or HR about it? (If timing become an issue)

Is there any non-busy season in Deloitte corporate tax team? Which months might be slower?

What tax system is the in-house Indirect Tax Team using to manage and file Global VAT (e. g. Avalara, etc.) ? The CFO want my team to bring VAT in-house.

Wow now I understand why tax firms make 1 employee work 80 hour weeks instead of hiring another so that they each work 40 hour weeks: because after October 15 there is nothing to do. For me this whol… more