I have a question for seasoned accountants and would like your perspective. Online, the buzz about working in accounting often portrays Big 4 entry as the expected route for new accountants. But in reality, the recruiting strikes me as much tougher than that implies. Based on what you've seen, do you believe the majority of accounting graduates actually get into Big 4, or is it more accurate to say most don't?

Top NYC communications marketing agency - EP role onsite for 6-8 weeks. Day rate and hours per day? Any ot or other considerations?

Had on-site a month ago and recruiter has promised an update several times and not followed through. Anything I can do other than following up once a week? I think I’m the backup candidate but would be helpful to get more clarity

Hi BAL has submitted my H1B on 04/24 and yet to receive the receipt number. How soon the attorney will update the receipt number?

Our school doesn't allow donors choose. I'm looking for a grant to buy some flex seating. Ant ideas??

I work with middle and high school students that have mild LD. Has an felt that they have to walk them through every step of every assignment?

Small firm (my boss, me, & a paralegal). After a hearing I did not handle, boss intended to seek review of the ruling in its entirety. What was communicated to me by paralegal was to seek review of a portion.

Seeking review is now time-barred. Boss is not upset, but this is 1 case & 1 problem. There are other cases & other stories.

How do I talk to my boss about being more present (boss is never in office, has “too many” emails, never answers his phone) without being seen as insubordinate?

Does anyone know what tax technology and transformation team does in EY?

Thinking of starting a tutoring business franchise, like Sylvan, KUMON, or Mathnasium. Do these businesses usually suffer during economic downturns like a recession?

Anyone recently joined Infosys as a lateral haired
Pls DM me

I don’t like Chicago. It seems that I will have to move to Chicago in the fall. How do I survive this

Idk who Dream is, but having #dreamfacereveal trend with HE'S UGLY on Twitter has to hurt 😕

On a related note, has anyone on here been a viral meme?

Welcome to the bowl, Please keep your posts focused towards Mastercard and tone as positive as possible.

Cheers 🍻

MasterCard offering - Level 6 at YOE 11.
1. What % of the variable one gets in a year? Is it 100% as they mention in the offer letter or less? Does it depend on performance ratings?
2. Is Level 6 okay/good/appropriate for 11 YOE?
3. Which month is the appraised salary effective from?

Hi All,

I got offer letter from mastercard with joining date as 14 nov and my LWD is 23 nov.. So i informed HR and they agreed that revised joining date will be provided as per LWD screenshot from current organization.

Now I have done follow up multiple time and they are saying they will do it and keep trust on them but not providing ETA.

So any one gone through these scenario and does mastercard extended joining date??

What do managers and above think about seniors with expensive shoes and handbags? Thinking of investing in a very nice everyday bag.

Are all Big 4 firms equally tone deaf, or is it just EY? I feel like they don’t address the fact that people are leaving in droves and the ones left behind are burnt out - we continue to have these big growth targets, but fewer and fewer people to actually do the work.

What are some good investing books you'd recommend?

I feel like I've been listening to Lookin Exotic all day today....such a good jam

Anyone have any good book recommendations around building passive income sources/building wealth?

Does anyone else make small mistakes here and there because this job makes you anxious? I feel like I triple check everything and still get pings from my manager that I missed something

I spend most weekends/vacation days trying to figure out my life and find a job I’ll like better. Then after awhile I convince myself that I have a good job and I’m a fool. All is well until about 3 hours into my first day back when the bs starts in again and all hell breaks loose. 🥴 Is this common? At what point do you know it’s time to leave?

Does anyone know what the starting salaries for Tax Associates and Technology Risk Consultants are within EY? I’m interested in joining on of these two positions but I’m unsure of salaries. TIA!

Are therapists typically blunt? I just started seeing one and she made me feel uncomfortable. I wasn’t expecting her to be harsh and negative in her assessment of me.

I have a tax question. My father in law passed away in 2020 and we inherited his house. We are still in the probate process and we haven't got the house title. However, we have been paying the mortage and interest since we inherited the house. We filed the tax return for deceased person last year. Can we claim the mortgage interest deduction this year on our joint return (even though the 1099 will have my father in law's name)? Really appreciate any help!

Leaving PA for my dream school next year for a career pivot. However still have awhile before I can leave (there’s no reason to forgo a paycheck for even longer than I already have to…). I have no idea how I’ll make it through busy season without quitting on the spot 😩

Has anyone transitioned from working in a company to being an independent contractor? How long did the transition take and what are the pros or cons from working solo?

Any ACCA students register for an exam using the new website? No combo of dates or locations ever works under 'Add Exam'.

How prevalent it is that folks have anxiety depression at big4 nowadays.

Halloween is all about dressing up as something you're not, so I dressed up as a happy accountant with an engaging and fulfilling career. What are you all dressed up as?

Anyone from EY-Parthenon, what does a typical senior consultant look like resume/experience wise? If I have audit and FDD experience as a Senior for 3 years (currently in FDD), a CPA, no MBA, is that enough to get in to EY-P? Or is the MBA basically required? What would I be missing? Thanks!