Anyone going to the NABA Convention in June?

When is WFH ending ?

I have a student who only comes to school two days a week and then only for 1 hour. He tells me I have to pass him so it doesn't matter. This is very frustrating. I knew this student hates school and often states he is stupid. I just do my best to encourage him. Build confidence. Any ideas to encourage him more? By the way, taking to his parent does nothing.

Thursday Wordle

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Is there a scientific reason why we get songs stuck in our heads? How come we don’t really experience this kind of thing with our other senses?

Has anyone here moved from GDS to onshore teams, eg EY US, Canada etc? What is the process like? Do we need partner/counselor approvals?

If I resign from GDS and join EY US for example, will that create any issue?

Asking for my sister, she is considering going to georgetown law for taxation LLM. Just curious on how mathematically intensive the course is? What are the job opportunities? Thank for your help

Do I go for a promotion even though I’m being told it isn’t a home run? Is there a backlash/ detriment to declaring for one and not receiving? Would I be wasting folk’s time? This is my first run at a promotion outside the Army.

Hi EY people…who is the 401k provider for you? Vanguard?

What you prefer to tell when people ask your income?

I usually prefer in hand salary 😇
As CTC and in hand after tax deduction is too much different.😑

If i say i am earning 45 lakh people are like wow man so nice earning...

If i say i am earning 1.5 lakh per month
People are like baju wala builder bhi itna hi kma leta 😂

Par kaise btayein ise ki baju wala builder 12 lakh tax nhi bhrta par ham bhhrte hain 😥

#Tax payers ki khani unhi ke jubani

Hello and happy Thanksgiving! What are the pros and cons of living in San Diego vs San Francisco? I’m from NY and looking to move to one of those locations. I’m hoping to get more info on rent, dating, entertainment, taxes, and job stability.

Question for F🐠. Someone asks you to keep them company via text, social media, maybe a phone call sometime etc. You'll be payed to do this. Would you do it? And what are your terms?

How much does adjusted utilization vs. actual utilization matter for promotions and variable comp?

What laptop is given in CGI for Associate Consultant level? Could someone help here please?

#CGI

Arrived at a SPG property last week and had email confirmation and booking in the app but hotel didn’t have it - manager blamed merger IT issues, anybody else experienced this recently?

Can one pay for cabin upgrades with refund credits?

US traveling through UK covid restrictions

I am traveling to Greece next week and have a 17hr layover in London. My partner is not vaccinated for a genetic health reasons. Can we leave the airport during our layover if we have negative covid tests? The info online is mixed. Thank you!

Anybody work in ethics and compliance? If so, what’s your current role and previous experience? I’m curious what my career path could look like in this area. I previously was in public accounting

Work-Life Balance Thread 🌱

What are ways that you separate work and personal life? Tips, practices, resources?

Drop them in the comments below, help another user!

I’ve been lurking at the net worth/savings posts on here. I started out negative and am still negative and working on it. Is it common amongst minorities or just me? My folks couldn’t help.

Any thoughts to the group on the states opening up?

AZ here - I think it's too soon

In your opinion, which top firms offer the most support for Black accountants?

How far into your career did it take before working at a place that had black people in leadership positions? I have yet and it's making it hard on me to seek out mentors or even friends

Come on peeps, let's show the world accountants aren't boring..... or are they?

Promotions finally announced to all staff and bonuses in the this pay period. How's it looking for the rest of y'all! Generally happy or more ready to bounce?

Are there any entreprenuers in this group?

How did everyone do in their exams?

How do you all feel about colleagues black and white reaching out to you to “check in”, due to current events?

Does any one feel way behind the curve and wish they had mentors in accounting to speak to on a family level that you can trust and know they really want you to succeed?

Anyone in transactions advisory at Deloitte, KPMG, PWC or Valuation at Duff & Phelps? Would like to understand the culture there. EY is not working for me.

Now that the holiday season has arrived, what's on the secret wish list for Black professionals in the accounting world?

Self-Promotion Alert: In association with my upcoming personal finance blog, I have a draft of a blog post about paying off my car that I would love to get some feedback on

DM me if you’re interested

Curious how everyone is doing with their coworkers these days amidst the current political climate. I know our field tends to lean conservative so just curious how you're dealing.

It's that time...🦃

What's one thing you're grateful for in your life or career at the moment?

Drop it below! 👇

Hey guys partner kinda said something during a meeting and I low key lost it during the meeting, we kinda cooled it out. But what are somethings I can tell leadership to do better for black or people of different cultures, I actually think partners should go to some of these meetings we have.