I’ve been in a national/mid-sized public firm for 2.5 years now and have been a senior 6 months. I desperately want to leave public accounting, but I’m afraid with the pending economic doom that’ll it be hard to do so. Any advice? Trying to find an industry job. I’m sure finding a job now will be harder than it was a year ago…

What pains my heart is that I don't have a more creative solution than accumulating the necessary capital to launch my firm and lead by example and attract other good leaders that don't mind going above and beyond for their direct supports because they actually care.

The truth is that organizations understand that good leadership is rare, so they spend a tremendous amount of resources looking for A+ players at the lower end of the talent pyramid because that's easier than finding (and paying) A+ leadership that can turn C players into A- players.

• Helped assist company through a PE sale
• Implemented new ERP in <6 months
• Close out 2024 while boss is out on leave

all of this for a 4% raise? Feels like why not go to an established company that isn't PE owned and not have to deal with all the hassle here.. like what's the benefit? Insurance isn't amazing - 401k match is pretty mediocre. Best part is really that it's remote and reasonable hours.. I think there's potential for me still at this company to move up but I'm discouraged. What feedback is there other than just "quit"?

I'm Asst Controller - without a controller above - just a director.

I’ve been the controller at a startup for about 9 months (series A) back when we had <50 employees and we have 100+ now. I was the first finance hire and now have a manager and some outsourced teams reporting under me. I’ve kicked off some projects and implementations with pre approval from the CoS and CEO that I would get another head. We need it desperately, my team has been over worked.

Now, we have a VP of People join, and she’s (I am a woman too btw, of a select few in leadership) definitely the type to step on people to get a leg up. She nixed my hire with zero context on her second week here. The pipeline was already open. We’ve already been interviewing. I NEED another person to keep my timelines I proposed for the projects we are working on, and general things like audit and reducing time to close. I’ve already looked at jobs but I don’t want to look like a job hopper, and I’ve already invested so much in creating this accounting dept.

I have a weekly meeting with the CEO. What do I do?

Thanks!

I have seen some posts that say "Tax Season" is now almost year round but how long is it SUPPOSED to be? lol

I had planned to do my taxes today. However, after feeling beat down with 60 hour weeks I decided I didn’t want to look at another tax return, including my own. Eff it I’ll do it next weekend. Anyone else in the same boat 😂

I have two job offers on the table. One offer is for $350,000 with 6 weeks of PTO, but it requires being in the office five days a week.

The other offer is for $300,000 with 3 months of PTO and allows me to work from home two days a week. All other employees are required to return to the office FT. Seems kinda like a dick move to make them all RTO, but the execs do seem cool as hell. They assured me my schedule will align with the rest of the C suite. They play golf & do happy hours together. NGL it seems like a boys club, but I am a man so I clearly will fit in.

Both are C-suite positions with standard stock options and benefits. This is my 1st C suite position.

I’m trying to decide if the additional PTO and remote work flexibility justify the $50,000 pay cut. Both companies have a solid outlook, even with recent policy changes—and they have plans to actually profit from those changes.

I’d appreciate any opinions, boys club & flexibility or the extra money?

The title probably over explains it, but I'm slated to start WGU in May with 30 classes to take. I have about 20k saved, and plan on paying out of pocket instead of loans for whatever grants and scholarships don't get me. The program is 4k for 6 months and I work at a dead end job as a telecommunications subcontractor full time.

I know the economy is in the shitter, but what do you think is the best choice?

Controller (CPA) here with 13 YOE. I’ve been at my fully remote company for two years but was recently laid off. 1. They offered ONE week of severance but said that it’s negotiable. What is the norm people have seen? 2. They offered for me to stay on part time. Should I even do that or just find a new job.

Would love any advice or input!!

Is anyone else in school right now that isn’t interested in becoming a CPA? EVERY SINGLE PERSON I’ve interacted with in my major says they want to be a CPA. Statistically speaking not everyone is going to become a CPA. I just feel like an outsider for wanting to grow in my career without the degree. For people that are well established in the field, is there no hope for us that don’t have a CPA? Is having the CPA license the ONLY way to make good money?

Hi Everyone, I’m located in Colorado and have to do the extra 30 credit hours on top of my undergraduate degree to be eligible for the cpa exam. How long did it take you guys to get through it?

Hi everyone, I’m 25 and recently made the decision to go back to school to pursue an accounting degree. I enjoyed accounting in high school, and I’ve been putting in a lot of effort to prepare myself—especially working on my writing, which I’ve always found challenging. I even reached out to a tutor I had after high school to help me get ready for the upcoming academic year. I got accepted already.

In our most recent class, she mentioned that she sees me in a career that involves working with my hands. I didn’t think much of it in the moment, but it stuck with me. Later on, I messaged her to ask if she thought I wasn’t cut out for accounting or university.

My Message:

HI,

I want to start off by saying I really appreciate your help and guidance. I’ve been thinking about what you said earlier in class about seeing me in a career that involves working with my hands. I’m feeling unsure and worried that you might think I’m not cut out for an accounting degree or a career as an accountant because of my writing challenges.

Do you still think accounting is something I could succeed in?

Her Reply:

"My comment had absolutely nothing to do with your ability/being cut out for accounting. In fact, I’d argue that an “accountant” doesn’t need highly academic writing skills. It’s down to logic, problem solving and math.

It was more a comment related to not picturing you in an “office” environment, stuck behind a screen 5 days a week.

You can succeed in anything you put your mind to and want. You may find that through the business courses, you don’t even like accounting. Don’t put yourself in a box. It’s the way our Tamil parents make it.

Also - if you recall last week I did tell you that I didn’t think the grade 12 assessment was fair. I wouldn’t have made a comment as such and then turn around and say something related to your writing challenges.

That being said , let me know if I can clarify further. To ensure you feel comfortable. It’s important that your “tutor” believes in your skill set or there’s no point."

I’m looking for some advice or perspective. Has anyone else gone back to school later in life and struggled with self-doubt or comments from people they trust?

CPA requirements: how am I supposed to work for 1-2 years in accounting if every job requires experience?

I am 37, worked 15 years in cpg sales. Started a (late in life) MBA program during covid and about to graduate with a dual concentration in accounting and finance. Thinking about a career path change towards public accounting. Eventual goal is self employment.

have enough credits between undergrad business school and mba. The exam will suck, but I’ll make it. But the required 1-2 years of working under a CPA seems tough to do if I have no real accounting experience. I make $140k currently. Any recs of jobs to look for? Thanks for the help

So proud to be an auditor with boringness factor of 5, any W against tax is a W in my books.

Hi! I'm from Cebu, Philippines and I will be graduating this June 2025, I took up BS in Management Accounting. Can you recommend a firm or a company for a corporate job that accepts fresh graduates? I really don't have any work experience, but I do have an Internship Experience in an Accounting Firm where I was exposed to Auditing, Bookkeeping, and Tax Compliance- literally three services most accounting firm offers. I really prefer being in the corporate world cause I was traumatized to how busy an accounting firm is (from the firm I had my OJT).

Please help me, recommend some companies, I really want to work after graduation, I even want to work now, cause I don't have any classes to attend to. I'm just waiting for the graduation.

Thank you!🤞🏻

Hi all, I’m currently a second year accounting student (switched majors to accounting this year) and I was looking to apply for some internships in the following year, I would love to hear any feedback on how I can improve my resume.

Any help is appreciated thanks in advance 🙏

Business owner is a franchisee who does not own the building he operates in. The franchisor made improvements to the building to get the building in workable condition and then made the franchisee get a loan to cover all the costs. In the work done there are items such as plumbing and structural improvements that should be classified as fixed assets at 39.5 year life, but since he doesn't own the building I don't feel like I can assign those assets to him. Alternately I don't feel it is correct to expense them all in one year either. What would the correct path be in this situation?

I promise to take interest in ur conversation for as long as I could..........dont know wtf am I doing right now. But I feeling really fucked!!! Anyone willing to indulge is welcome

Hi there I was going through my papers on the CRA website that I haven't been able to get onto since 2020, so I was just looking around at some documents and saw this??? I'm not a fisherman, nor did I have any alternative income other than my 9-5 job at the time... can someone please help me understand what this is? Thank you

I'm changing from a medical claims examiner career and moving into accounting. I should graduate with my bachelor's degree in accounting in mid 2027. I just lost my job as a claims examiner (8 years) because of a RIF. What jobs should I be trying to get as an accounting student?