Women in Accounting

Any feedback on the salary range for a Quality Analyst for Sagility? An employee with the role of monitoring and scoring calls?

Anyone looking to leave public accounting? My company is currently hiring for a remote staff accountant and senior accountant position. Ideally looking for 2-4 years of experience. DM me for more info… more

Recommendations of software or things you do to automate either work or personal tasks to free up time overall or stay more organized? Life will get busier, so I’m by figuring out how to be more effic… more

I've been feeling a little stagnant in my career, and looking for ways to get some momentum. What mentorship experiences have been most transformative in your accounting career? And how did you us… more

Not accounting based, but where are we buying Bras now? I’m overdue for some replacements and don’t even know where to look

What do you do in this weird phase where you don't fit in your old clothes and your postpartum body needs three sizes up? I need to buy bigger clothes but I definitely want to go back to my pre-pr… more

Looking to leave GT, I work with high networth individuals and have my CPA. I will be working with recruiters, but also would like recommendations for firms that actually embrace remote work and WLB.

I have to leave audit. I can’t keep up these hours as a mother. The firm is requiring more in office time. I don’t know where to go that has a comparable salary with better hours. I am a CPA. I am so … more

What do you guys do with hair tools you don’t use anymore? I just invested in the Dyson so I don’t need my Revlon round brush, hair dryer, straightener, or curling wand. Is there a way to donate or se… more

Anyone on a FWA notice that they are getting assigned to random clients as if we are full time? I just got into Retain to update and there is no indication that I’m 50% FWA, which may explain why I’m … more

Left big 4 and I am applying to internal audit/sox Sr manager and director roles in Industry (mainly public companies). Any tips on interviews and/or questions to prep for? I haven't interviewed i… more

Just completed an audit internship and am about to go full-time starting Feb. Do you have any words of advice or tips on how to get this journey started?

How bad was your pregnancy, labor, and recovery? How long did it take to recovery from giving birth (I know to get fully recovered from everything takes way longer). I think I’ve heard and read about … more

I'm pregnant with my first baby and live in Virginia. My employer offers partial salary pay only for the first 4 weeks of maternity leave, but I was wondering if Virginia provides any state-level … more

Has anyone here ever been offered a board of directors position? If so, what was the interview process like & after you got the role - what does it entail? What is pay like? How much time do you commit?
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34 weeks pregnant and so uncomfortable. Please give me your tips to working until maternity leave. I am constantly having to go to the bathroom, can’t sit or stand very long, not getting good sleep, h… more

When is the ideal timing to notify my employer that l am pregnant?

Are there women in partnership and executive roles in your firm? The answer is zero in my case, and I wish that could change. I like the people currently filling in these roles, but there are some gre… more

Hello Ladies. 45F. Went for a routine cologuard test as part of my preventative visit. Test came back positive and I've asked been told to go for a colonscopy. Feeling very worried about this. Is … more

First time mom here. Any suggestions for getting through busy season with a small child?

Did any moms in Public Accounting who gave birth during busy season work overtime until the very end? I’m so exhausted, trying to figure out this busy season.

Has anyone use the Bright Horizon back up child care benefit? Do we pay out of pocket and then get reimburse or how does it work?

Anyone go down to part time to take care of family (children, elderly, whatever) with plans to go back to full time in some years? I got my CPA with hopes of being able to enter and reenter the workf… more

Between the full-time job and CPA exams, weekends are non-stop work. Clients don’t help, expecting replies at all hours. Any tips for balancing work and personal life so I don't completely burn ou… more

How do you all stay organized throughout the week? I feel like I’m constantly juggling work deadlines, school activities for the kids, and trying to squeeze in time for myself. I’ve been using a mix o… more

We got a destination wedding in Jul where our close friends and family joined us. My mother in law wanted to have another reception in the city she’s living in so that her friends and her relatives co… more

I’m moving to Chicago next month for a new job! I’m excited but I don’t know anyone there. I’m nervous about feeling lonely, especially since I’ll be leaving behind my lifelong group of friends and fa… more

I finished an audit internship this summer and I’m starting full time in a couple weeks. Is it normal to get imposter syndrome before starting? During the internship I worked with some really smart 2n… more

Why does it feel like my coworkers don’t like me? I show up, do my job, and try to be helpful, but I’m left out of their conversations and never invited to lunch. I’ve tried being friendly with new hi… more

Has anyone taken FMLA or worked a reduced schedule in order to care for a sick parent?

Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays everyone

What were your mid-twenties like? For me, I was married, hustling in my career with a few promotions under my belt, and had just bought my first house.

Did your company do anything special for the holidays this year? We got a $50 gift card, which was a nice surprise!