Women in Accounting

How do you deal with competitiveness ? If you’re ultra competitive how do you not let that get to you and make you resent others or cause jealousy

How do you figure out the maternity leave? I think I have 12 weeks, but I see people also doing ST disability to extend longer.

Ladies, how do you deal with your SO not making an effort for your birthday year after year? He doesn’t care about his birthday, but I care about both our birthdays. I grew up poor with no birthday pa… more

I want to hear from someone who has been in public accounting and decided to start their own tax and accounting business. Did you start from scratch, or did you buy an established firm? I look forward… more

How do you politely dodge the office holiday party? I’m all ears because I need a solid reason this year. TIA!

Where do you get pants for the office?

I work remotely, and I am willing to pay a premium for quality pants that make a good impression for my limited visits into the state.

How much do you weight maternity leave as a benefit in a job offer? Would you take a smaller pay raise for switching jobs in order to receive longer mat leave? (As a woman who has not yet had children… more

Would it be scandalous/unacceptable if the top I want to wear to the firm’s holiday party tonight shows just the smallest patch of my stomach? I don’t want to show up in my regular work clothes becaus… more

Advice for whether I should attend a company holiday party or not? I work in a relatively small dept. that is having a formal holiday party. It’s been somewhat of a toxic in-office environment for me … more

GrantThornton - Australia

Paid Parental Leave

Hi mums, does anyone work at GT and know what their paid parental leave is for primary carers? Is it on top of the government's paid parental leave? P… more

I'm hoping to join an organization at my job that focuses on the advancement and support of women within the firm. I'm curious if anyone here has any suggestions or thoughts about how coworke… more

Anyone switch from Public to Industry? Did you get that big relief with the stress load?

To all the moms here, I’m sending you my love! I chased my dog around my house for 24 minutes trying to get him in his jacket. I wasn’t successful indoors. Now I’m outside in below freezing weather st… more

What does it mean if a guy only wants to call/ FaceTime on weekends and just text on weekdays? I get he’s busy at work but we’re early in getting to know each other, are long distance, and had 1 in pe… more

What are the requirements to be eligible for maternity leave at Deloitte in Canada?

Hey is anyone in the aviation or aerospace industry? I have some questions.

My manager who I really enjoyed working with is moving to an ERP implementation project at work full time and I’m gonna have to take on parts of his responsibilities. It’s kinda like ppl were trying t… more

I'm 31, CPA, and have a total of 3 years of exp, 2 in big4 tax, and 1 in IA. I just resigned at a new job due to bullying after 3 months w.o. anything lined up.

My husband and I have been planning … more

What is your method for paying bills, or investing for retirement? My husband and I pool our money together to cover all expenses and savings and then we each are given a certain percentage of income … more

Can you ladies please share links for reasonably priced, work appropriate jeans?

Also are skinny jeans still a thing? I'm tall-ish and have long legs so I think I look good in them but don't kn… more

Ok so this is an intense question but did anyone get their tubes tied and care to explain the process

Does anyone have any classy ideas for a white elephant gift for $50? Trying to get something “useful”

My dream is to get into forensic accounting… how do I get my foot in the door? Big 4 experience in audits and currently doing money end acct in industry

My dream is to get into forensic accounting… how do I get my foot in the door? Big 4 experience in audits and currently doing money end acct in industry

Would you wear black Hunter Tabitha rainboots in an office where nice jeans are permitted?

For those of you who have been in public accounting and industry, which one has more flexibility? Every time I ask people why they stay, especially working parents, they always tell me it’s the flexib… more

I work in a team of all men and since I told my manager I was pregnant, I’ve been iced out of the team. I came back from maternity leave a couple months ago and my role has been given to my male cowor… more

How soon do you all take off prior to your due date? I worked till I gave birth for my first but was thinking to take 3 weeks off prior to my due date this time but curious to hear what others do/did.

Does anyone that has planter fascitis or tendinitis have recommendation for business shoes (I work in public accounting) that are comfortable for this specific situation? My foot has been swollen for … more

I’m a CPA with fifteen years experience, ten years in big 4. Does anyone need help with bookkeeping, month end close, quickbooks online, or sage intacct accounting/implementations/report writing. I ha… more

Recommendations for a dress for the Eras Tour? I’m hoping to get tickets to Vancouver. I want a non-strapless dress that won’t be a one-time use. Maybe I could wear it again for Christmas party’s or N… more

Please guide on the common technical questions for the Staff accountant- Client Accounting service role at a local CPA firm

How many of you actually have an equal spouse in terms of parenting? One of my biggest fears is becoming a married single mother. I grew up seeing women working and doing 100% of childcare/chores and … more

I just learned it's international accounting day so I told the kiddos I'm making cupcakes! I'll take any reason to celebrate with a sweet treat 😁

Anyone else feel like their company talks about values and integrity but doesn’t actually follow through? It feels like a big lie, and the culture is rotten. Is that everywhere?

I want to learn other’s perspectives and hope this post does not turn argumentative. For those that voted for Trump as president, may I ask why? I know my mind is focused on one thing that caused me t… more

How have you ladies handle the morning sickness and work? I don’t want to tell anyone I am pregnant yet, but I don’t know that I can be available for all my meetings and travel.

Hi ladies! I’m on the verge of being out of my job at my firm, which is not a development I could have seen coming, if I’m being honest. I am so lost on the first place I should be looking for new rol… more