I work for a big 4 firm, I’m sure we have specific guidance, but does anyone know typical policy for providing freelance accounting work? I am a CPA and received an offer to do part-time bookkeeping/tax consulting for a small local company. Is this typically frowned upon or even against accounting firm policies? Maybe certain services like bookkeeping is allowed, while tax consulting is not? Any guidance is appreciated!

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Hmm...I wonder which Big 4 OP works for?

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How did she get caught? I’m assuming someone on her team turned her in?

PwC employment agreement specifically prohibits any work that might impair your ability to deliver your wok or that might be seen as a competitive business. So the short answer is no, you can’t provide freelance accounting work.

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We know you work for Big 4.

Most firms strictly prohibit anything related to accounting/advisory or even programming. EY is more flexible where as long as it’s not a service that EY provides, they will most likely approve it. I worked for another firm that out right prohibited any dual employment.

You need market leader approval for employment outside of PwC

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