If you owned your own firm, what would you do to improve staff retention for Black employees?

Anyone in tax m&a left for industry? What role did you take and what was the pay like? JD here but interested in both JD and CPA’s experiences.

Is a “coffee chat” the same as a first round interview for on-cycle recruiting right now?

What are benefits of working with a content strategist on a project?

What are strong must-have traits of a good content strategist?

Trying to build a case for my agency to hire our first CS!

Thoughts on Chicago Portfolio School?

Hey guys, question regarding new years resolutions. Anyone know some good books about how to lead better and step up to become a great CD?

Art Directors. How protective are you of your references and resources? I have a folder with lot’s of textures, mockups that I’ve spent time building. I even paid for some of those assets. So I always get a lot of compliments on my comps and decks. Sometimes someone ask for my files and I really don’t want to since I put so much effort on that. But I also feel bad being gatekeeper of things.

What is IT Due Dilligence? Is it more IT Audit? Better? Worse?

How much will someone get from a $5,000 referral bonus after taxes? Is there any way to minimize the amount it’s taxed? Work in VA and live in DC.

Has anyone here ever gifted a stock? Do you know the process? (Especially on Robinhood or Fidelity)

Anyone need help with content? I can help create marketing content, eCommerce product shots & user-generated content (UGC) videos to run as ads.

Don’t hesitate to reach out !

Just started a new job a couple of weeks ago and also today found out my wife's pregnant. When is an appropriate time to tell my new boss? Company policy asks for 3 months notice but it's a growing startup. What does everyone think is appropriate?

Just read Super Pumped!! Made me realize only a madman like Travis could’ve upended the taxi/ car industry. Anyone else read it?

Does EY help pay for hearing aids? Starting full time this fall and I think I remember reading something about it when I interned but I no longer have access

I got married in 2021. Before my wedding I lived in State#1 and after the wedding I moved to State#2. My spouse lived in State#2 the entire year.
Can I file as Married Jointly in such a way that State#1 only calculates my income for the portion of the year I lived there?
Or do I need to file Married Seperately?

Hi! I’m a generalist looking to get more involved in sustainability. As I continue to learn more about the space, I’m thinking about career exits from management consulting into something more meaningful to help the earth. Any advice on this transition / potential roles I can work towards? Thank you!

Why is Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant certification this hard compared to other SF certifications? Any tips to crack this?

How did everyone do in their exams?

Does anyone else still stay in the hood because it’s cheaper and they’re not really scared or all the crimes and gangs because they grew up with it?

Any thoughts to the group on the states opening up?

AZ here - I think it's too soon

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!

Would you ever mentor a junior accountant at your firm? Do they reach out to you? I really would like to help more younger people get into the industry.

I feel like the stereotype about being an introvert and an accountant don't apply to black ppl. Everyone I met that's an accountant is LOUD, okay lol

To those involved with business development and sales, how has your network helped you in achieving sales targets? And in this case network means your black people network.

It's that time...🦃

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

Drop it below! 👇

New in my market and just got review feedback that said “this region (the South) is more passive aggressive, we don’t do well with people (I.e. you, from up north) who shoot straight. You’ll also do..

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.

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

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

Loving the Olympics finally going on. In my eyes, the top sporting event. I say Olympics, World Cup, then the Super Bowl.

Anyone else going to be in Dallas for National Training with BDO? (10/21 - 10/24)

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.

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

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?