I moved from a top 10 firm to a top 150 firm 2 years ago. I don’t feel I’ve moved on from the first firm. I find myself comparing everything and always feel the old one was better. I was so proud to work there and don’t feel that way about my current firm. I have phenomenal WLB though which is why I stay. Is it common to feel this way? Any tips on how to change my mindset from missing my old firm to trying to help drive change in my current? All great people but it’s a different ballgame.

Hello friends. Need your advice. I have an Indian director on my team who is great in every way but he constantly skips his articles in spoken English. When he writes they are there. For example…

What does a person do who doesn’t find any industry accounting jobs interesting? I’ve been trying to leave for 3-4 years and the only thing that interests me is people focused roles such as sales. I considered recruiting but I’m jaded based on my interactions with most. Public accounting is a decent spot for me but I’m wanting a more consistent schedule of 40-50 and the self centered/dog eat dog culture of my firm continues to crush my soul more and more the longer I stay.

I have been promised a promotion three times now, but when the time comes, I'm told I'm not there yet. Why promise something if you clearly don't want to execute it?

Anyone have idea on below companies. Which is better in terms of WLB & hikes? Both offering almost same CTC.
1)EPAM Systems
2) FactSet

Succeeding in growth investing - how much is natural brains / talent / intelligence to know what to look at vs. can be learned / hard work?

Does receiving a ‘Does Not Meet Expectations’ on year-end review with no other next steps - In this environment - basically mean I’m on the chopping block? Should I start job hunting?

Thoughts on working for a search fund investor, e.g. Peterson Partners or Miramar?

Anyone have an OB/GYN rec in the Cambridge/Somerville area?

Hi anyone from infosys who has joined cognizant please ping need help urgent

Is there any activity on this bowl?

Any sign on bonuses for senior financial analyst rolls with big Pharma? In HCOL?

overall 13 yrs experience in bfs+tech - 5 yrs as business analyst, 5 yrs as bfs domain consultant, 3 yrs as project/ product manager - current TC is 200k (165 base + 35k bonus) - need advice on 1. honest view if am I underpaid? if yes what should be appropriate range i should be standing at based on experience 2. What should be the ideal exit opportunities from here and skills i should acquire to reach appropriate TC

What's the inhand salary calculation for below 2 offers(after tax)

1. 34 LPA fixed pay ( both employer and employee PF included) 12% of Basic. Total 3.2 LPA in PF deduction.

2. 36.5 LPA fixed pay ( employee pf 12% of basic and employer PF is 1800 )

My Deductions are
1. 1.5 lakhs 80c
2. 50k 80ccd
3. HRA - 22k p.m.

What's your commute time to work?

Excellent. Been holding onto some cash and just bought a ton of DNT, REQ, VEN, and DIVX. Let's do this.

What does a person do who doesn’t find any industry accounting jobs interesting? I’ve been trying to leave for 3-4 years and the only thing that interests me is people focused roles such as sales. I considered recruiting but I’m jaded based on my interactions with most. Public accounting is a decent spot for me but I’m wanting a more consistent schedule of 40-50 and the self centered/dog eat dog culture of my firm continues to crush my soul more and more the longer I stay.

What is the M&A FDD group called in each of the big four? What should I search in the career portal?

What do CPA bonuses look like for other firms? Trying to find online is getting me nowhere.

In the market for an SUV but looking to spend no more than $350 a month for lease. Anyone have recommendations?

What kind of job do audit seniors typically leave for?

Considering a position as accounting manager at a pre IPO biotech (IPO in one year). I would report to the VP.
However, I do have a 1 year old so wlb is a concern. Anyone have experience with this? What were your hours like/what should I expect? TIA!

Hoping for help w/ studying. TRANSACTION CYCLES?? I see inconsistent lists online and in books: (Revenue, Purchasing, Inventory, Payroll) vs (Sales, Purchasing, Payroll, Financing) vs....

Did I hear this right? Pwc trust solutions call will not mention anything about mid year adjustments? All they talked about was early promotions and some bs rtr bonuses

What is it like going from Sr Auditor to Sr Accountant in industry. I have an opportunity to get a pay jump and better hours to finish up CPA. Any advice would be great!

Is the Supervisor role at RSM equivalent to the Senior role or the Manager role at traditional firms?

I did audit in 2 hours for the whole exam did I fail ...

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

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?

Exit opportunities for two years financial services?

I always bill 100% of my time and for my entire career in public accounting I have never heard anything negative until recently.. I was told to watch my time as the client doesn’t like to pay these fees, and the partner is unhappy because it looks like I have high hours. Is the message that I should eat my time? Or is it that They think I’m inefficient?

Anyone here going through New Jersey for CPA license?

Interested to hear more of your experience especially about the extra forms we need to submit! Already passed REG, AUD, and FAR. Planning to take BEC in Oct/Nov.

There's a ton of self help and leadership books out there to help people in their careers. If there was one that was written front the lense of a public accounting, would you read it?

Anyone have their CCIFP certification? If so, how difficult and time consuming is the process of getting certified?