Is it true what they say about accounting being the easiest and fastest route to a great middle-class life? I know it's not a lot of people's aspiration to middle-class in life, but honestly, that's all I want. A few vacations every two to three years, the ability to live in a decent city and eat out whenever I feel like I want to without worrying about the money. I'm currently going to a cheap state university and might get a CPA later, but wanted to hear from the bowl how true/untrue this is!

older 🐠... what are some phrases / words / slang you've seen on here or heard in the workplace that you don't understand?

That feeling of knowing you worked your ass off and made sacrifices in your personal life for a promotion you were told you’d be getting at the end of the year, while receiving great feedback all year, only to be told “sorry, maybe next cycle….” 😔

Hello Guys! Anyone looking for Service Desk Lead role from Noida location. There is an opportunity in HCL noida location. Pls ping me if interested. Immediate joining only

First time participating in ESPP this last period. I received a heads up email that Morgan Stanley will get in touch to open a broker account, but not heard from MS themselves. Anyone in a similar situation?

Is it legal to collect the rent in a separate LLC even though rental property is not owned by the same LLC?

This is an emotional dump rn. It may be lack of social interaction but I'm really frustrated lately. I feel like I lost last 2.5 years of my life with ongoing lockdowns and job instability in the first half of the pandemic. I was 28 turing 31. I get good dates but -ve self talk
Inflation is high & coming from a low income family where you're supposed to help your parents is driving me nuts. Although I make a good salary, after rent, car insurance, there isn't much left (unfav currency exchange)

Tech M or MindTree ?

Have an amount of Marriott points I would would like to use to buy United miles.

Any advice on carrying out this transaction?

When hopping from one consulting firm to another what’s the reason you normally give as to why you’d like to leave?

What industry exits are there for workforce consultants (look at labor costs/cost centers and implement workforce plan/RIF)?

For anyone who has joined Verizon India in Oct'22 would be eligible for Appraisal?

Got a job offer but was still interviewing with three other places. Do I email them withdrawing my candidacy?

Any recommendations how to best prepare for CGFM exams? What resources did you use?

What’s a normal annual collections amount for a first year lit associate? I am on pace to pay my salary and generate some extra $ for my overlords. Is that good?

Rant: If local counsel has explicitly told you that there is a potential issue with a side letter clause and another contract what possesses you to close that investor in without verifying that this is no longer an issue or giving a heads up that closing is happening so someone can scream stop?

What are some company perks that king & spalding give their associates? (I.e. free food, work phone, comped lunches, etc.)

Educational book recommendations! I love to read, please list any educational books you loved, especially related to special education!

What are some of your favorite science podcasts to listen to?

37 weeks today! We are excited :)) the waiting period is weird though. When will baby come???

Any accounting firms offer PPO($30 -100)copay a visit type insurance? I’m not a fan of these high deductible plans…

What skills lead to success in M&A?

Anyone know where I can get a free 4 hour ethics course for CPE? I'm no longer at EY

Where can I take Accounting ethics class online in CA?

Would any associates or seniors ever watch a YouTube or TikTok channel that is a manger giving advice and coaching in things like passing the CPA, getting started in public accounting, maintaining well being, general career advice? Thank you!

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

How do i see my utilization?

Raises are between 7 and 15%. For just about everyone at every level at every company, depending on performance of you and your service line. You can all shut the hell up now.

What's your ideal PTO? Activity and length of time off?

Good exit opportunities from B4 for a tax senior? I cannot see myself doing this and want to get out before it’s too late. Thanks!

What’s the difference between ED and partners? How does one become an ED vs partner?

So would you say Andy from Shawshank redemption was a Banker? Seems to me that the service he provided was more of a CPA.

How do I get Spotify to work in the EY office?

Friendly reminder with flu season right around the corner: please cover your mouth or stay home!

Local Prometric has 3 test slots per day (830 AM, 1 PM, and 5:30 PM). Proctor was telling me that someone come in Wednesday and took three sections consecutively. And I was proud of finishing one...

studied for my CPA and didnt focus on much else. Passed when the pandemic hit. Now have been struggling to meet people in my city. Any tips?

I’ve seen a lot of recruiters recently trying to hire for advisory consulting firms that claim they do the work that Big 4 can’t because of independence issues. Does anyone think these types of firms are sustainable or will big 4 find a way around the independence restrictions and take this work back?

Thoughts on big 4 boomerangs?

Is it possible to make SM after being MGR only 2 years? Was 5 star rated as MGR 1 and gold standard as MGR 2.