I have a scenario that I'd like your take on. Imagine you are just brought in on a client that is new to you and you are testing Accounts Receivable for a manufacturing company, You learn the AR confirmation letters weren't sent out previously. There are 25 client samples that you emailed confirmation letters to on Tuesday (week 1 of fieldwork on the engagement). How long until you'd start doing secondary procedures (matching sales order, invoice and shipping docs?

What’s everyone using to create estimates for clients and manage resource planning so if the estimates are awarded you have the team in place to deliver. We use Actualize it which is built on FileMaker. I’ve heard of Farmers Wife, F-track and Ceta.

What’s the word on the street about work life balance at Edelman? Are the hours insane?

Anyone else disgusted with the blatant dog whistle of Oz (a child of immigrants) “not being from around here”?

What's the word on spark foundry (chicago office). Seeing lots of wins and reading interesting things.

Anyone go to VIDA in ballston? Is it worth the $?

People need to stop asking if they’re underpaid based on superficial stats. How do I know whether or not you’re good?

Starting salary for senior in accounting advisory out of NYC (EY FAAS/Deloitte Accounting and Reporting advisory)? Just got an offer for both

Why do things escalate so quickly at the end of my shift? Ugh - I feel like this is the Murphy's law of medicine.

If you had to choose between Cyberpunk, Elden Ring, and Dying Light 2, which would you pick and why?

Has tcs never fired any employee before? Everyone saying tcs is like government job with job security...what is your opinion?

If I have to book 20 meetings a month, how many conversations do I need to be having a day ( email, LinkedIn, cold calls, dark social ) with a drop out rate at 20%.

Hey, I’m from Canada, and originally from London, UK

I’ve been in the tech sales industry for around 5 years now and am looking for a mentor to pick their mind in just experience, how they found progression, what they’d recommend and just a push as a whole

Is anyone interested in being a mentor at all?

Hello! What is the best way to structure a discovery call for SaaS sales? e.g. share a deck, only focus on their use case (current state, goals, pain, etc.), share a story, etc. Lastly, how do you go further than surface level, like if they mention they are having issues with xyz, which is usually a symptom of the problem and not the problem itself. Any info would be appreciated, thanks.

After a final interview, how many days after can I expect an answer from the recruiter?

At the end of the interview, the person told me I passed the interview and they were going to talk to the Director who’s a level under them. It’s a yes for them and they’re happy to work with me.

I also sent my references. I don’t know when I can expect an reply. Recruiters from that company aren’t really organised

It's me again! Can someone please share insights what happens after Accurate Background is completed? Until yesterday my start date was going to get pushed back because of it but they sent me a copy of the report today and I reached out to the recruiter but she's not responded. Potential start date is 10/3. Thanks.

Hi, anyone get their CIA after finishing up CPA? I’m currently trying to finish part 2 of the 3 exams, and I’m finding the study material Gliem provides doesn’t help much with part 2.

Work at PwC in Risk Assurance, looking at Deloitte in NYC. Hard to compare cross-market and in different companies, but what’s the salary band for D C/SC in NYC?

Email on your phone. Why do you or why don’t you have it? Pros and cons?

What are Auditors making at start ups/unicorns? Obviously the Software Engineers are the ones making small fortunes, but what about Auditors? Are they granted a good chunk of equity as well?

Does industry have billable hours? At the big 4, we are required to work a certain number of hours each week and if we spend too much time on anything we are questioned on why it took so long. Is that a thing when you go in industry?

As someone who has spent 7 years in the recruitment field specifically helping those who originated in audit or partnership tax compliance I’d be happy to answer anyone’s questions! Please only those that live and work in NYC.

Do accountants in the tech industry make a lot for salary? Above average than other industries? Like Cali / tech

How do you motivate yourself to stay in public accounting (B4)?

How many people get promoted to S1 from A2? Didn’t do well in A1.

EY feels kinda...cheap. Are the other B4 like this?!

Unfortunately was dragged into an audit despite the fact I don’t work in audit. Why does audit RM say yeah your hours will be 50 hours/week when you’ll have to work way more to do the audit. Seems very dumb - if you have work do it, if not don’t work…

Anybody else feel unnecessarily guilty when emailing your manager that you are taking a sick day? Idk why but I always feel like even though it’s completely normal, that it is being judged negatively.

Suggestions on how to improve at work? I feel like everyone knows more than me and feeling like I’ve been left behind. Where did all of this knowledge come from??

Got an interview lined up with CFGI.. not sure hows the company so thought I had request CFGI folks to share their experience here ?

Considering an offer at Deloitte...what do Senior 2s in Audit make in New York? LA?

I have a question for associates, what would help you the most in your job right now? It could be technical, communication, training, mental health. What are you biggest problems and struggles?

Is it normal for Managers have to take on roles both as a Senior and a Manger at the same time due to shortage in PA. Im at a midtier and a lot of my jobs don’t have Seniors and Partners don’t want to delay these jobs.

Does anyone actually like fund accounting? What are the upsides? Any thoughts on what the bonus payout would be at a NYC fund with 2bill AUM. 3 years of work experience.

What’s the best sign off party/event for a big-ish team with a large budget (about $150-$200 per person limit)?

All loyalty I felt to RSM is gone. Who wants a referral bonus?