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I wouldn't make accusations unless you were 100% positive. Also that will likely burn bridges
I disagree with Accountant 1. Presumably, OP is primarily concerned with their career, so why would they go out on this limb? Who cares if it happens again with others? Speaking up to try and potentially stop it from happening to unknown others at risk of one's own career is foolish. Think of it this way: what is the potential upside to OP for speaking up (limited, unclear benefit) vs. the potential downside of speaking up (unlimited, detrimental harm of burning bridges). If it wasn't important enough to bring to management's attention sooner, then the exit interview is no place for it. Self-preservation, people!
Sounds like OP partially looking to self justify career move. Why leave because of one bad manager.
EY overall is a highly respected firm. Too bad a few bad eggs forced you out of a good career. Did you consider a team transfer?
People on this thread need to read the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. It isn't cowardly to wait until the exit interview. True ethics dilemmas are stressful AF and people rather stay silent than do what's right. And who cares about burning bridges with those who you may not even want to be associated with? 🤦🏻♀️
In case y'all cheat on your ethics exams, here's what the AICPA says. "Integrity is measured in terms of what is right and just. In the absence of specific rules, standards, or guidance or in the face of conflicting opinions, a member should test decisions and deeds by asking: “Am I doing what a person of integrity would do? Have I retained my integrity?” Integrity requires a member to observe both the form and the spirit of technical and ethical standards; circumvention of those standards constitutes subordination of judgment." That self-preservation comment makes me cringe.
We don't have all of the facts, including the timeline. Why not speak up at the time of the incident? That is when you have the most credibility. We don't even know what the suspicious behavior was, maybe there was a lack of context or understanding. E.g client tells the manager he/she did a great job and to take the team out for lunch on their account. I think you lose credibility during an exit interview if you start bringing up alleged behavior of others on the team from the past.
Are you talking about one manager here or two? I would definitely report any problems the manager may have caused you because it's important to address those issues so they don't happen again with others. As for the suspicious behavior part of it, I wouldn't bother making a comment about it unless you have proof.
@PwC2 - 🎯
Pwc people have no ethics. I would bring the topic up with someone of influence you trust.
TaxManager- The 'no ethics' charge by you is silly and lazy. You will have to take me at my word that I am ethical. My perspective is that to bring up ethics charges during an exit interview is inappropriate, untimely, cowardly. If OP and you want to be ethical, then stay at the firm and fight the ethics issue. Don't yell about it over your shoulder as you are leaving the firm. That is cowardly. Stand and fight if it is worth fighting for. By OP's actions it shows that he is capitulating the fight. Fine, then just leave. Getting all sanctimonious in the exit interview is like philosophizing in a bar. Not the time, not the place. Choose your venue and fight the thing proper, or give up and run to another firm. I tell you this, the next time OP runs into a similar issue he will jump ship and only bring it to light during the exit interview. He's not a fighter.
You will run into people you should not start a pissing match with. Choose your battles. There are times leaving makes sense, times fighting makes sense. We can't give you guidance on that. I wish you luck.
@pwc2 - we are talking about a manager. Managers don't have any sort of career destroying moves. In fact as a staff I spoke up against an unethical manager and they eventually got coached out. Yes OP is a coward to leave because of a manager but he is doubling down by being a coward and unethical by leaving silently.
Best of luck in all that you do PwC4, but I'm with Executive Director 1 regarding the potential to bite off more than you can chew/write checks you can't cash/punch above your weight. I've worked under bosses who know well and socialize with senators. If you cross this guy he will pull big strings to destroy careers and make it his mission to ruin the lives of those who mess with him. There are many like him. Self-preservation for one's career and family interests is above the AICPA code of conduct in the face of a volatile boss. Just saying. Back to OP's point, I don't believe he has any evidence to back his assertions and so should just walk away.
TM1- your point is taken. Tell you what, I think OP should throw it down during the exit interview if only to report back here how things transpired. Curious minds would like to know. I'll offer this: whether or not OP is right or wrong to bring it up, he could develop a reputation. It's a smaller industry than you think. I wonder if managers/directors/partners are keen on hiring folks who launch charges at leadership. Perhaps someone could address that perspective.