Layoff central in public accounting. The supposedly “safe” profession. Anyone think we aren’t in a recession yet?


https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2025-05-05/accounting-firm-pwc-to-cut-1500-us-jobs-ft-reports

Looking for info on how Accenture comp packages are structured at Managing Director level? insight into base, bonus, signing bonus, and equity- would be great! Thx!

Interviewing a a FAANG company:

What is your total expected compensation (include base, bonus, equity)?

Any recommendations on how to answer? Odd that it came before the phone screen - very caught off guard.

How much are dental office managers making these days in NYC?

Hi fishes, what are some good work life balance and learning projects/ clients in epam anywhr for front end react profile?

I’m an account supervisor at a healthcare communications firm making 90K. Is this typical? Im up for review in 2023 and want to know what salary expectations are like for the next level of account director

Is Elon Musk's image finally breaking apart?

How stressful is it to work in a call center? It seems to me that the supervisors would be the micromanaging sort

How do I explain the importance of a digital marketing function to a PE (Private equity) board member? Any recommendations on what to focus on or highlight would be highly appreciated!

What’s the learning curve making the move from ID to PI? 6th year at an ID firm and just got an offer from a good PI firm, but just nervous bc I’ve never been on the plaintiffs end before.

Hello everyone! Hope all is well. ahelping ky husband get some referrals. His contract has ended and is in the market. He has over 10 years of experience with hardware and software troubleshooting in a Windows 10 environment. Skills include Active Directory, Microsoft Office 365, server support, & A/V support. Resume available on request. Located in Raleigh NC or remote is fine.

What are the best roles in big tech for someone with tech backround/software development experience ~1.5yoe with an MBA and consulting ~2.5yoe?

Thanks!!

Is your job congruent with who you are? In terms of your beliefs, life goals, etc.

Anyone else have a M.S and barely making over $20/hr in the healthcare industry? Smh, debating on a career change.

Currently a supervisor of a staff run group home for at risk youth. Anyone hiring for a supervisor with 1- years experience in mental health?

What is the responsibility of an OB hospitalist to advocate for or against sterilization (specifically tubal litigation) if any? I had a very controversial experience with an OB that made me wonder how much we should be trying to influence our patients' decisions "in their best interest." ETA: I'll share more details once I see some responses. I don't want to cloud anyone's gut-reaction opinion.

Mid year promotions, I found out you need to make your own case for it rather than the firm coming to you. If you think you’re ready make sure you speak up!

Any model risk auditors out there? Curious of the required skillset needed for the role.

So im starting to lead meetings with clients but I always find myself going back and forth with the client trying to get more information following the initial WT which I feel is annoying . Is this normal or do I need to do a better job of writing out questions and agendas prior to the meeting.

How do you all keep up with trends in risk and internal audit?

We stay until 8 or 9 everyday and then at the end of every week my manager tells me to book only 40 hours. It sucks ass and now I have to explain to my counselor why my utilization is so pedestrian...

Hey Big 4/ PA fish, when you write financial statements and footnotes for a company (technical accounting work), do you use PDF or word?

How much did you study to pass the CISA? CISSP?

Morale is low rn on my team. Superstar team members have left the firm, and more members are trying to leave before busy season because we’ve had to pick up the slack. How to still stay motivated?

Senioring my first job next week, let's hear your first senior experience horror stories. Especially you EY pippers.

Can I own my own business (food truck, operated by my partner) while employed by a PA firm?

Can’t relate to my team members because we have almost nothing in common, as in I don’t drink/have any funny drunk stories and don’t keep up with college football

Would PwC reimburse me if I study for my CFE and it is not required for my current job?

PwC folks, so you know at eMobility, what's the estimated delivery date of AT&T iPhoneX grey 256G if placing an order now? I think eMobility says mid Dec but that might be for Verizon users.

Does anyone know the billable hours goal for managers at EY?

Any suggestions for how to overcome a minor fear of going to places where there are groups of people you may not know?

Does anyone have experience or know of someone who went on a FWA (part-time) but didn't have kids? I'm unmarried and no kids but considering a move to 30 or so hrs/week for my sanity.

How do I work 55-60 hour weeks and have 50 percent utilization?

For those of you in tax, in what ways do you utilize Alteryx? I just completed a basic training and am looking for ways to integrate this into my engagements.

The job I’ve been interviewing for told my recruiter they wanted to give me an offer, but needed a reference first. I’m not sure who to ask since then Deloitte would know I’m looking. Should (cont)

Anyone have any good book recommendations around building passive income sources/building wealth?

Which firms have the best tech/software?
What is Big 4 ranking in terms of tech?
How about local firms?

My laptop always crashes because it cant handle the software we use. Im on 3rd laptop.


Looking at making the jump, have offers from all the B4 and a few locals. Currrent tech is my biggest stressor and sometimes losing hours worth of work just ruins my day/week.

Primarily focused on Private Equity, and HNW.