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    February 28, 2021

    Accounting Updated Accounting Recruiting Guide & /r/Accounting Posting Guidelines

    Updated Accounting Recruiting Guide & /r/Accounting Posting Guidelines

    Posted: 27 May 2015 04:42 AM PDT

    Hey All, as the subreddit has nearly tripled its userbase and viewing activity since I first submitted the recruiting guide nearly two years ago, I felt it was time to expand on the guide as well as state some posting guidelines for our community as it continues to grow, currently averaging over 100k unique users and nearly 800k page views per month.

    This accounting recruiting guide has more than double the previous content provided which includes additional tips and a more in-depth analysis on how to prepare for interviews and the overall recruiting process.

    The New and Improved Public Accounting Recruiting Guide

    Also, please take the time to read over the following guidelines which will help improve the quality of posts on the subreddit as well as increase the quality of responses received when asking for advice or help:

    /r/Accounting Posting Guidelines:

    1. Use the search function and look at the resources in the sidebar prior to submitting a question. Chances are your question or a similar question has been asked before which can help you ask a more detailed question if you did not find what you're looking for through a search.
    2. Read the /r/accounting Wiki/FAQ and please message the Mods if you're interested in contributing more content to expand its use as a resource for the subreddit.
    3. Remember to add "flair" after submitting a post to help the community easily identify the type of post submitted.
    4. When requesting career advice, provide enough information for your background and situation including but not limited to: your region, year in school, graduation date, plans to reach 150 hours, and what you're looking to achieve.
    5. When asking for homework help, provide all your attempted work first and specifically ask what you're having trouble with. We are not a sweatshop to give out free answers, but we will help you figure it out.
    6. You are all encouraged to submit current event articles in order to spark healthy discussion and debate among the community.
    7. If providing advice from personal experience on the subreddit, please remember to keep in mind and take into account that experiences can vary based on region, school, and firm and not all experiences are equal. With that in mind, for those receiving advice, remember to take recommendations here with a grain of salt as well.
    8. Do not delete posts, especially submissions under a throwaway. Once a post is deleted, it can no longer be used as a reference tool for the rest of the community. Part of the benefit of asking questions here is to share the knowledge of others. By deleting posts, you're preventing future subscribers from learning from your thread.

    If you have any questions about the recruiting guide or posting guidelines, please feel free to comment below.

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    Window of Opportunity

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 10:39 AM PST

    Who’s gonna tell them?

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 10:57 AM PST

    Busy season blues

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 03:28 AM PST

    How very kind of you. You shouldn't have.

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 07:14 AM PST

    Oh damn guess what tomorrow is????

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 08:50 AM PST

    Check your calendar because according to mine it's about to be MONDAY!!!!!!!! Holy fucking shit I'm so excited. Starting the new week with the best day I know! I'm on the edge of my office chair and you should be too!!! Here's why.

    Now we all know that it's tax season and everyday is basically Monday. But Monday is the ultimate Monday during a week full of Monday's. In fact when they were coming up with how many days in the week, the board of directors was stacked with accountants. The rest of the members wanted to start the week with Tuesdays but our people said "fuck that shit. Monday or die mother fucker". In that moment perfection was created and Monday was born. Without it we would be lost and helpless. We wouldn't be able file at over 6000 APM (accounting's per minute). We probably wouldn't even have our sugar daddy The Internal Revenue Service.

    If you work from home then I hope you are actually at the office because according to my phone that's my home address. If you are stuck in that place with family members who don't even file, I think they call it "home", then remember to put in place all safety precautions. Make all non-filers wear lead aprons. Inform all neighbors that the shockwaves they are feeling are natural. Tell everyone in the area not to operate vehicles or heavy machinery. And most importantly, Turn off all electronic devices that are not directly involved in the transmission of returns to the IRS. We know what happened last time when you guys didn't do this. That's why terminator is based on a true story.

    There's something about being an accountant that is better than going to a theme park. Everyday is a rollercoaster of numbers and I just can't wait to ride. If you feel overworked or tired that's just the side effects of not doing enough accounting and you should hit the office twice as hard and twice as long. Plus that extra accounting juice you make while work helps power your local community. We saw what happened in Texas when those CPAs decided to take a day off. Don't let that happen to you.

    So in closing I just want to say to remember to fuck those spreadsheets, deep dick these taxes, and go down on these numbers until you have lock jaw. Don't be a fucking noob like someone who doesn't even account. Eat those financials and shit out billable hours. I'm about to sit back and digest. Care to join me?

    PS: sorry for the absence. I got doxxed and someone emailed screenshots of my account to my work saying I was unprofessional and shit. Jokes on them. I manage our works website and those messages go to me lol. I feel like I've laid low enough though. I'm not going to comment further on the matter. Love you guys! Glad to be back.

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    Just a piece of advice for everyone ��

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 09:48 PM PST

    One of the few times LIFO is acceptable.

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 09:05 AM PST

    Is it time for a career change? I THINK SO.

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 06:20 PM PST

    Audit autist here. So, been in public for going on 3.5 years. Second year senior doing my 4th busy season at a new firm (top 10). New clients, new systems, new practices, and I feel like I'm a first year staff all over again. At some point I realized that I don't enjoy having a metaphorical battering ram up my ass most of the year, and haven't been enjoying the career for a while now, at least the past 6 months . I wanted to stick it out until I make manager to get better exit opportunities, but f*ck me (expression, not a request).

    I figured going into advisory/consulting. Some of my most favorite times in the career we're the travel for agreed upon procedures and IPO work, figured this was the closest in comparison. Working on the last bit of my CPA and then I figure I'm out. Anybody have any career insight, similar experiences, or just plain advice? Much appreciated in advance. Remember to use lube before entering your time.

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    Does everyone struggle first year?

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 12:36 PM PST

    I'm all remote, working roughly 70-75 hrs a week lately, charging about 65. I stay on top of my shit, generally get left alone with my work, get along with my seniors, but this shit is tough man. I'm drinking more, having trouble sleeping, and generally feeling more anxious. I think I'll get through this, but I'm not even sure I want to move to where my office is at this point. Just wondering if this is normal or if anyone had similar experiences.

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    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 04:23 AM PST

    What's the best industry to work in after leaving Big 4 audit?

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 10:00 AM PST

    I was talking to a friend the other day who's looking to jump ship from our Big 4 firm. He was telling me that he knew he wanted to exit to an accountant role, but had no idea which industry he wanted to go to.

    The conversation got me thinking about what it's like working in accounting for different industries. It would be interesting to hear some different perspectives on the topic. Obviously each company varies significantly, but I'm sure there's some general trends here that apply to most companies in a specific industry. For example, I've heard that most government jobs, regardless of department and location, tend to work less than their private counterparts.

    So to facilitate some discussion here's a few questions, feel free to answer some or all of them.

    1. What industry and region do you work in?
    2. What's your title/rank? (ie Senior Accountant, FR Manager, etc.)
    3. Have you worked in other industries? How do they compare?
    4. What's your compensation (salary, bonus, equity, etc.)
    5. What hours do you usually work?
    6. Does your company offer any unique benefits?
    7. Do you feel like your industry is a good one for people leaving public? Why are why not?
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    Hey anyone has any updates from 2021 about the KMPG managing director that disappeared last year?

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 03:11 PM PST

    Last thing that I remember is that the family increased the reward for info about him back in December. I believe his name was Alan White and there's no news from past December

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    Really struggling with motivation and energy

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 05:40 PM PST

    Just started a new well paid job but it's been a struggling learning the new system/software/clients/etc. Also they are a lot more professional and budget hours for returns and expect timesheets every day

    I love my boss, absolutely love but I'm struggling badly with motivation. I'm definitely suffering from depression and health issues but how do I deal with tax season in the meantime? I'm really struggling getting through the work

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    Any Advice for My Recently Divorced Stay at Home Mom with Accounting Degree?

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 04:32 PM PST

    My mom is currently 55 years old.

    She holds a degree in Accounting and worked a full time Accounting job when she was younger (I believe in Accounts Receivables) for about three years until she had my sister and I, at which point she proceeded to be a stay at home mom for the next 21 years while my Dad provided for us fully.

    My parents recently divorced and now my mom has simply been working retail to get by, but, given factors such as low pay, inconsistent scheduling, and the physical exertion, she would love to move to something else.

    Questions: 1. Would my Mom have any chance at re-entering the Accounting field in an entry level position (doesn't remember much of her academics studies and has essentially zero excel skill), in a market where even qualified new graduates are struggling? 2. What other jobs can she apply for that simply require a college degree. Something administrative in nature? Entry level HR? Etc. 3. Based on your answer to questions 1-2, (besides using books and online courses to learn excel/office which I've already recommended to her) what steps should she take to be more qualified?

    TLDR: Mom holds degree in accounting, hasn't been in workforce for past several decades, recently divorced, looking for advice on what to do to support herself besides her current job in retail.

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    Will a master's help me moving forward in my situation?

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 06:54 PM PST

    Hello everyone, I'm currently in my last semester of a BBA in with an Accounting major in Canada. I have been really interested in moving to europe for years now and often read education is the best way to do this. I have been considering taking a Masters of Accounting in Ireland or the Netherlands but I see a lot of negativity around these degrees from accountants online. They're quite expensive, though I would have the means to fund them, so I am wondering if they would benefit me beyond citizenship. Will this degree help me in my career? Or should I pursue a different path?

    I can provide additional information if needed. Thanks in advance!

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    Looking to move from B4 to Government - What GS pay scale positions should I be applying for?

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 07:53 PM PST

    B4 Tax Senior (I have been in public for a little over 2 years) looking to apply to federal jobs. What GS pay scale should I be applying for? Additionally, does anyone from government have any recommendations as to the best organization to work for within federal?

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    Finishing an Audit Late?

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 08:32 PM PST

    Hey guys, I got tasked with in-charging an audit for the first time this busy season. Unfortunately the file is a shit show and I don't think it will be done on time. Anyone have experience with this? Am I fucked? I've been working 100+ hours the last 2 weeks and have found it hard to make a dent in the file because we're so understaffed and the client is so messy. Feeling awful right now.

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    I got put on a PIP, likely to be fired soon. I need some career advice.

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 12:21 PM PST

    I've been an auditor at my public accounting firm (big west coast city office of a top 20 firm) for about 8 months, it's my first job out of college. I just got put on a PIP and although they outlined a plan for me to get off of it, my partner made it pretty clear that it was a longshot and I should start looking for a new job.

    It came down me not keeping up with the fast pace of my office. I leaned into my introvert tendencies because of the WFH environment and didn't ask enough questions. I could tell I was falling behind and this made me anxious and demoralized, and my work quality suffered as a result. So I kind of saw this coming.

    I'm not sure what to do next. I don't think I should apply to a different PA firm because I'm afraid the same thing would happen again. I was thinking about local government, internal audit, or just a standard staff accountant role in industry. But I'm not sure what my prospects would be like as someone with less than one year of experience. Would it look better to leave while I'm still employed, or wait to be fired (probably in April)? What are some roles that I would be better suited for and could actually be hired for? Should I get my CPA first if I'm having trouble getting interviews?

    I graduated with my BA class of 2020 and have not taken any CPA exams yet.

    Thanks in advance!

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    Do you give yourself time to relax in between a job hop? How long?

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 08:37 PM PST

    Hi, I plan on leaving my PA job very soon, however, I am very burned out and I really want to have a nice chunk of time to just breathe and live my life again, even if it is just a couple of weeks and then start a new role. When searching and interviewing for new jobs, do you just tell them when they ask "when can you start?" a couple of weeks away so you have time to relax? Or do I just start looking for jobs when I am ready to actually work?

    Does it look bad on your resume to have a couple of weeks of a gap for no reason?

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    [EY] How did you do on your reviews? Any stories about reviews you want to share?

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 08:16 PM PST

    Would love to hear some stories. Second feedback cycle for me and I got my first Gold Standards in two categories. Really happy about this because I work really hard for it. Is it easy to attain Gold Standard at EY and how does it benefit your future here? Is it better to just go for Almost Always, Usually?

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    Capitalize vs expense

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 10:26 PM PST

    My maintenance manager brings up some repairs (some are material) and asks if we can capitalize. Can major repairs or replacements can be capitalized? What is the best approach to decide if an expense should be capitalized or expensed ?

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    Working directly with the partner as an intern

    Posted: 28 Feb 2021 02:51 PM PST

    I'm currently doing a busy season internship at a regional firm. I found out that my supervisor was leaving last week due to personal reasons. The team was originally already short one staff so now it's just me and the partner...

    I still have a month of internship left and just wanted to see if anyone would have some advice. This situation wasn't something I could control but I still feel hesitant reaching out directly to the partner for my dumb intern questions even though they're nice and relatively easy to talk to.

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