So here's Tax question: we've all been working at home for 3 months and probably another 2.

Can I claim a home office deduction for 2020?

I’m thinking purchasing a standing desk. Anybody have recommendations on brand? Your experience?

What is LOI in amex?

Do people buy gold as a form of investment? If yes, what proportion of your investment constitutes it?

What does everyone think of the current Austin housing market? Looks like prices are finally starting to come down a good bit (not that that means much in terms of monthly payments bc of interest rates). Do we think we’ll see a steady decline going into 2023? Looking to buy sometime in the near future.

Sometimes I hear stories of men who send money back to their parents, but when my dad was alive and I tried to give him money, he just got angry at me and they gave me double what I tried to give them. Why wouldn’t they take it from their daughter, but they’ll take it from their son?

What interest rate have you been quoted as of late?

I am retiring from real estate! It's been 40 long years of working in this field and I'm so grateful for everything I've learned. To the young and rising realtors out there: It's definitely worth it, don't give up and eventually things will get better. If you have any questions feel free to ask them!

Hi, I am looking for a rental house in marathahalli in 10k budget.. Please let me know if you know any houses nearby??

Am I stupid for doing a Roth 401(k) instead of a regular 401k during my BigLaw stint? I'm risk-averse and just love the idea of never having to pax taxes on whatever grows in that account.

Paid off my account debt!

Can anyone recommend good investment options in Bank of America HSA account? I feel their funds are very limited compared to what I have seen from 401k and IRA. Anyone recommends your HSA account?

Program Manager Healthcare Foundation $85,000. Worth it? Or too low?

Are there any other constant movers (home office / city move) that feel like you’re on the road at home? As if.. “if this doesn’t work out, the next may"

How much you made this month?

Hey, I’m thinking of getting a Mazda CX-5 2022. Is it a good car? Is it worth the price? Any problems I’ll run into in the future? Please talk about it! This is my first car and I’m super anxious and need to make a deposit soon! Thanks. Is it expensive to maintain?

What is everyone that owns rental properties doing with evictions, rental relief and debt forgiveness for their tenants? I feel like there’s no right answer here.

Favorite office chair?

Does anyone use a laptop riser or travel w a normal keyboard for ergonomic reasons?

RE Equity Crowdfunding platforms, what criteria do you use to decide between them? Number of investors already on? Number of unicorns or IPOs they have on their track record? Or recommendations for alternative investing via other vehicles?

Is there a retail outlet I can buy IPOs at? Read on here another thread about being a accredited investor... Not me

Does Google provides WFH equipment support for new joinees?

Hey everyone,
I'm having some trouble finding a furnished room to rent in downtown for about four months, any suggestions or tips?

Any IBM referrals for a PM role @

Hi Fishes,

I am a 5yr experience in SAP BW4HANA + SAC + DWC resource and have an offer with around INR 20LPA + too good Worklife Balance offer in hand and another discussion with a Netherlands company for 60K € is in progress.

1. Do you think the Dutch offer is fair for a 5YOE candidate.

2. Which is better Indian Prod base vs Dutch ?

3. If I want to stay in India, what should be my highest ask CTC ?

Hello! Would anyone be able to provide insight on applying for Vizient? Thank you.

Can anyone guide me how to switch from Microsoft to Google.
MS tech stack : M365 ( Intune , Defender)
Google tech stack interestes in : Google workspace.

My husband was sober for 8 days then relapsed. This is the longest stretch he's gone in probably 8 months. I can't describe the heartache. I can't describe the hopelessness. This disease is the devil

Deloitte 🐟：when's the cutover week for YE utilization calculation?

What's the career path in VDSI? I'm joining as Engr II - Software Development with 2.4 YOE and probably will be given Analyst when I join. So, need to know when I'll turn Senior Analyst and move further. TIA.

Does anyone who has handled SEC subpoenas have tips for creating search terms to run in a client’s email? The subpoenas are virtually unbounded and I feel like I just need to read through the entire inbox of 100k emails

Any PowerBI consultants out there? Curious if the need for this is really out there, how lucrative it is, and what other skills help in your process (sql, python, etc)

Tks!

Interested in the PM field, but I don't know enough/anything yet. What exactly is product management anyway, in a nutshell?

My bf and I have been having the same argument for weeks now so he said he needed space (and I understand why) But he said let’s talk after Christmas… and a month feels long to me. I felt like two weeks is enough time to gather your thoughts. Can others share their experiences? Also it feels unfair for me to have to wait for his text? I don’t know what is best for me too.

Reseller job vs vendor? I’ve only worked at resellers but feel like working for the vendors would be more profitable and just more fun. Sometimes as a reseller I feel like I add no value and am just waiting for the vendors to sell their stuff. Any thoughts?

Where my fellow MBA students at? Tired of only seeing ‘rate me’ posts on the MBA applicants bowl.

2 months of mandatory early morning meetings on both Saturday and Sunday should be outlawed🙃

Has anyone seen that "reconnect with KPMG US" commercial? It's the cringiest return to office propaganda of all time. I'm absolutely mortified and embarrassed

How do you as a leader of a team effectively manage when it requires you to ask your team to fulfill unrealistic demands? Serious question. Like when you have to authentically push folks and carry a team forward while also feeling that they are being exploited in a ridiculous situation of attempting what’s been asked.

Does anyone have the utilization goals for tax at deloitte by level? Are there defined benchmarks to meet?

Who else's internet is down at Deloitte?

Easiest exam? ACCA, CPA or CA?

Am I just always on edge or do other people also freak the fuck out and assume the worst when laying in bed and planes flying over sound insanely louder and closer than they are

Hello! Wondering how difficult it is to transfer offices as an S1? How far in advance should I ask for the transfer and any other tips I should know? Thanks for the help!

So today’s the day I put in my two weeks... why am I feeling so nervous/terrible :(

Would like to diversify work experiences and develop other skill sets; already a senior and performed at lousy staff level on those new jobs, how to resolve discrepancies on performance eval?

what does it mean if most of your audit engagements assignments are with the same mgr? is there any way an associate can ask to work with a more variety of mgrs? if so, how?

Balancing utilization and budget

Can you get the Certified Fraud Examiner certification if you work in corporate tax?

CPE Question - Recently passed the CMA exams and received the license. I now have both CPA and CMA licenses. I received CPE hours that can count toward the CMA CPE requirement from passing the CMA exams. Wondering if those hours can be counted toward CPA CPE hours. Any information helps! Thank you!

How long until we get “accountant explains one concept in five levels of difficulty” video

I work at one of the larger mid tier firms (think 5-10 in terms of revenue). The firm wouldn’t promote me from A1 - A2 citing poor utilization. I feel like I’m underpaid now. Should I try to get an offer from one of the big 4 and see if my company will match?