LOL at ending the financial year with 63% utilization.

Received offer from BCG for ECT AD role. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalists track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/guidance is appreciated.

Background - I am not super keen to become an equity partner and comfortable to stay on ECT track. Main reason to join will be opportunity to work with different clients, smart talented people and good brand. I may consider going back to industry after 3-5 years in ECT.

Can you get fired for having low utilization as a senior? My billable hours this busy season have been much lower than my peers.

Just checking YTD peer utilization rate and it's less than 50%. Deal market is really slowing down..

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

About to finish my first year. I’m a specialist. Only going to hit 65% of my hours (took a 4 week vacation cause of wedding/hm).

I never say no to work and i have fantastic reviews, and the head of my practice (with whom I work a lot for) has great things to say about me.

I’ve been fully utilized starting ~June, but first few months were slow. Am i fine?!

How do i see my utilization?

How common are credit checks for roles in accounting or finance positions? Will high utilization on credit card balances and low credit score be a deal breaker? I’ve been irresponsible and made mistakes, but wondering if I can switch jobs now or if I’m best off waiting 1-2 years and cleaning up my credit first.

Anyone else here have terrible utilization because their deals die and a code never opens? /can’t find another code to book hours? I’m sitting on over 200 billable hours at this point

I am curious how other inclusion teachers are being utilized when the school is doing remote learning. I find that I am sitting in the zoom class and have very little opportunity to contribute. I am having discussions with my teachers on ways that I can better support them and the students when remote.

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

What were some challenges y’all faced this week?

I’ll start. Trying to get non local resources utilized. National Leadership thinks this is the answer to our problems but local leadership is hesitant.

Promoted to SSE with 25% hike and VP as 9% . I had received ACE award in Q3 . I have also maintained utilization report 100% still I got less VP. Can I ask manager to revisit the component

I think hospitals would benefit tremendously from hiring designers to help facilitate better space utilization, communication, etc.

Hi! I’m doing some research on employee benefits (medical insurance, 401k, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits) and was hoping to connect with People specialists or HR professionals in the comp & benefits space. I’m trying to better understand any pain points or challenges you might face with utilization/enrollment. Anyone interested in connecting? Thank you!

Had a fight with my MD or let's say more like argument. After that the next 2 months was endless nitpicking and pulling me for mistakes that aren't really in my control.

Post 3 months, I apply for a transfer. Transfer process delayed for some process reasons
No negatives/issues in my f22 feedback. Utilization above target. Way Above average
Recently fired without reason
Who should I escalate to?

PS: Ignore typos. Written in anger

Hadn’t noticed this sub before, and most of the threads are old so thought I’d ask a follow up - how has everyone been handling parenting with public accounting? I’ve got a toddler and my wife is an accountant (industry), and we only have a few immediate family in the country- but they have health concerns. Busy season was rough, things are looking better now as things return to normal. Still working crazy hours if you count the daycare duties on top of utilization targets.

What is the target utilization for a Senior 2? Or number of chargeable hours goal? Is this ever hard to meet?

I'm 6 months old at D! Planning early promotion next year.. counselor and pm both are backing me.. I need to go to India for at least 4 weeks in Dec ... most probably would be rolling off from current project by then .. would this vacation hurt my promotion chances coz of utilization etc?

Stimulants and sweating! I’m going back to the office and never used them while in the office, I don’t want to look or be sweaty haha any advice? I also don’t want to look weird drinking 6L of water as I do in person

Does BDO offer global mobility programs? For example doing a transfer/rotation to Australia from the US?

Feeling a deep void in close human connection after letting go a relationship that was lacking a future (I was interested in something more, he was unsure). Can’t stop thinking of reaching out and need strength to just stay with the loneliness and have hope for the better times. Would appreciate support. It’s been 2 weeks but I feel bouts of extreme sadness and desire to have someone to share my life and days with.

Why don't recent grads know how to use excel?

Anyone else look in the mirror and have trouble internalising the fact that they’re pregnant? Im 5.5 months and it still is conceptually so weird.

What have you found to be some of the keys to scaling succesfully, either in a business or a product or dept?

Is it just me or is production seriously that dry (fulltime or otherwise) in NYC these days? Can’t seem to find my next FL gig, even with ample experience and great names in my book! What gives!

I had got offer letter from cognizant after that i had recieved a mail to initiate on boarding.
Is it mandatory to start the cognizant on boarding if not sure whether i am going to join it or not?

Whats the most reliable among german cars? I am worried about paying a lot for maintenance and repairs but also dont want a japanese tin can

Anyone have luck getting a Z06 allocation?

Deloitte Consulting has a 1 month or 3-6 month sabbatical program to pursue personal interests, leadership or learning opportunities etc.
Do other firms have similar programs available?

Hello fishes.. has anyone felt like joining another organisation via moving away from my comfort zone , later regretted thinking, should have stayed in comfort zone itself

Looking for remote work or something around a school schedule any reccomendations ?

What’s the work-life balance at Strategy& and EY-Parthenon in the London offices? At the moment I’m averaging around 50-55 hours at my boutique - higher or lower?

Thank you all for existing on Fishbowl and for being such a supportive community. It’s been a difficult year, but at the end of the day, I’m glad to have people to commiserate/celebrate with ❤️🙂❤️

Hi everyone, I am thinking of starting a Architecture rendering company. I am currently gauging interesting. Would anyone be interested in exterior/interior high quality renders, for new construction , and what would you be willing to pay?

Why is it so hard to find a remote HR position? I have my SHRM-SCP, my MBA and over 10 years of experience being an HR Manager.

One of my best friends growing up just passed away. We lost contact with each other a year or two after graduating high school and I recently came to learn he was was battling cancer the past 5 years and ultimately succumbed to the illness. He hid it well from everyone and led a very private life during it all. To make matters worse, he had just turned 25. Seeing pictures of the condition he was in towards the end of his fight broke my heart. I wish I had known so I could’ve been there for him.

What are raise amounts or percentages per year?

I often wonder why I did accounting because the services I provide to my clients mean nothing to them. At the wake of my friend's dad tonight, he asked for my help during dealing with his family

What is a decent offer, I.e raise, bonus, to go to another big 4? From assurance to advisory

How are the hours at SF’s KPMG AI group?

Just got a jury summons and wrote in my occupation as accountant. What do you normally put on documents? CPA, Accountant, Auditor?

Any ACCA students register for an exam using the new website? No combo of dates or locations ever works under 'Add Exam'.

sometimes I feel like the reward of being productive is more work lol

Is the CPA designation worth it? For me it would take me 1 year of PREP courses and 2 years of PEP until i can write the CFE. And I am 27 years old right now. Also wondering if it would be crazy to pursue the CPA while learning how to code to be a developer as well?

Is there not a "lock aspect ratio default " option in Microsoft word?

Anyone knows/ is currently working on Trump's tax return ????

PwC just announced there will be 5 required staff levels before promotion to partner across all line of services. Associate, Senior, Manager, Senior Manager, Director, Partner. Thoughts?

How many of you are receiving requests for feedback from people you hardly worked with this cycle?

Is offer match a good idea?

Hoping for help w/ studying. TRANSACTION CYCLES?? I see inconsistent lists online and in books: (Revenue, Purchasing, Inventory, Payroll) vs (Sales, Purchasing, Payroll, Financing) vs....

Health question: How to deal with chronic back pain? I may have a herniated disc and wondering if surgery is a viable option. I hate being restricted actively and constantly reinjuring myself.

Has anyone worked for an accounting advisory (technical accounting) practice and FDD? Which did you like better and why?

I'm in an AAS practice but wonder if I'd like FDD more.

With House Tax + HOA + Maintenance + Home Insurance + Security System + 4% mortgage, is it even worth buying a home especially at these levels? (NY/NJ area)

Good morning to all those who are still in busy season for another few weeks. Go get'em!!

Y'all leaving upper deckers in the toilet stalls need re-examine your life. How can it be so tricky to hit a12inch hole while sitting down? Bathroom is out of commission thanks to a serial squatter.