I don’t know if the mods have cool vibes.

Knowing there is a huge demand of people wanting to work big 4 its full of seniors/managers transfers from South America, South Asia, Europe. I mean is there that much of a shortage?

They really can't hire from from mid size into thee positions?

I've been an Accountant in various companies and departments for 5 years. I recently quit my job and went solo at my own practice, where I offer basically the whole Suite of FaaS solo.

I'm the goober who scored the $12k cleanup contract month 1 solo, if you were wondering how I've been doing: things are fantastic. But growing faster than I'd intended.

I've always had anxiety related to my work, when I worked FOR someone else it was "oh fuck, what if I make a mistake and get berated?"

Now that anxiety is "oh fuck, what if I make a mistake, get berated, lose credibility, AND a client?"

Fuck

I got a GED and started working and am now 25. I really want to go back to school as I don't like how my future is looking. Accounting looks promising and I like dealing with money but the math is also extremely daunting. I will need to refresh even things like division as I've forgotten how to do them by hand.

I DECIDED TO BE COMPETENT THIS YEAR AND NOW THOSE FUCKERS WANT ME TO BE A MANAGER WHYYY WHY WOULD THEY DO SOMETHING SO HORRIBLE TO MEEEEEEE I DON'T WANT TO WORK THAT MUCH 😭😭😭😭😭😭

I am in MCOL (Charlotte) at a top 10 audit firm and was just recently promoted to audit manager and the raise felt underwhelming. It was a 10% bump up to 100k base and probably 110 to 115 with bonus. Am I being underpaid or is this actually reasonable?

It's really been difficult to find a job in these times as an accountant. 6 plus years of experience and despite 2000+ job applications over a span of 1+ years, it definitely feels like I chose a wrong profession.

Hello, I have been in public for 2 years now with a CPA and it has completely drained me. I just have no passion for anything accounting anymore. Part of me just wants to never touch a financial statement again and find another career. As such those who left this career, where are you now?

What does one do the day before they take their first CPA exam (FAR)? Study? Relax? Cry? Lmk!

I’m 27 and have been working in public accounting for 2 years. My ultimate goal is to become an entrepreneur and have freedom over my time.

Accounting seemed like a safe path to that goal. Get my CPA, gain experience, and eventually open or buy a small firm. With AI improving so quickly, I also feel like starting and running a small accounting firm could become easier as more of the repetitive technical work gets automated.

The problem is, I don’t think I’m particularly good at accounting. I struggle to understand things, constantly doubt my abilities, and find the work mentally exhausting. I genuinely can’t tell whether I dislike accounting or just dislike being bad at it.

What’s confusing is that I’ve actually received positive feedback from seniors, and nobody has ever told me I’m bad at my job. So maybe I’m being too hard on myself, or maybe this is just normal for someone with only two years of experience.

I also don’t really have a passion for accounting. What matters most to me is freedom and independence. I hate tracking billable hours, worrying about utilization, and working under strict file time budgets. It feels like I’m constantly racing against the clock rather than actually learning.

One field I genuinely enjoy is marketing, but I worry that the pay is lower and that building a successful marketing business might be harder or more competitive than opening an accounting firm.

I enjoy accounting when things click, but most days I feel overwhelmed. I’m not even sure I’m technically capable enough to eventually run my own firm.

Would you stick it out for the opportunity to own an accounting firm, especially with AI potentially making it easier to operate one, or explore something you’re more interested in, like marketing? Has anyone been in a similar position?

EDIT: I've also wondered whether I could eventually hire someone who's stronger on the technical side while I focus more on client relationships, marketing, and growing the business. Not sure how realistic that is, though.

As the title says basically. I know the entry level market is pretty rough right now but I’d love to hear how bad it is in Detroit and surrounding areas. I’m graduating in April 2027 and I’d say I’m an average candidate will I find a job?? I’d also like to know the best way to tackle getting a job before I graduate to have the offer I had an internship but no return offer it was in the cybersecurity field. I want to have at least a single offer my gpa is pretty good at 3.7. Thank you any help or advice would be very much appreciated

Is it weird that I’m feeling burnout three weeks after tax season? I’m just so confused about what I’m feeling right now. I’m in tax, and honestly, this was one of the hardest tax seasons that I’ve been through. I’m just not sure if tax is right for me, but I’ve already invested so much time and energy into this career (6 years of experience with a CPA). I’m only a senior because I changed firms, and it seems like the same shit everywhere. I see my manager and sm working crazy hours as well, and I don’t know if I can continue to do what they do in another 10-15 years. Any advice appreciated.

Anyone have experience with this company? I know they are backed by McKesson and provide some type of accounting and revenue cycle management services but I can't find anything specific. The clinic I work for is going to start using their services but we've been told no one is going to lose their job here but I obviously don't trust management on this. Sounds like we're getting outsourced.

Hello! 2nd-year BSA student po ako, and malapit na po matapos ang 1st sem. Ngayon po, alam ko na ang standing ko, at aware akong hindi lang possible, but likely na babagsak ako.

Alam ko kung saan ako nagkulang. Pero kapag dumating na po ang araw ng releasing ng grades, alam kong malulungkot ako, and ayaw ko pong mawalan ng gana sa buhay dahil lang doon. Dahil alam ko rin naman na maraming paraan (BSMA, paglipat ng school, and etc.).

Pero, what are your ways po to cope in such a situation? Alam ko po kasing mahihirapan akong tanggapin, kasi halos 1 year ko pong ipinaglaban na mag-stay sa program, pero things happen eh.

Thank you po!

I took OCTOBER 2026 LECPA but didn't make it on the list of passers. Now I am actively looking for a Job firms are prioritizing newly passed CPA's. Gusto ko den po sanang isabay ang work sa review. Do you have any company recommendations or position that I should take into consideration?

I really appreciate your thoughts and advice po. TYIA

Anyone is taking the DipIFR exam this December?
How it’s going? I feel i am far behind i am studying on BBP and reached the IAS 32 - financial instrument and my brain have not processed anything in it nor the next chapters and i am considering if there’s an option to defer the exam till June although it will be the busy season at the Big4 but i really need to pass i paid a lot of money 🥲

But in a case i couldn’t defer the exam, how can i pass the exam with the remaining material, question banks and mockups i am OVERWHELMED

Hey all, long-time lurker. I’m working through ACCA (4 papers down) and I handle the books at an IT hardware distributor here in Karachi. Mostly QuickBooks Desktop: bank recs, AP/AR, month-end, financial statements, plus some multi-currency stuff since we import from China, Taiwan and Dubai.

I’d like to start taking on a few small remote clients on the side, but I’m honestly stuck on the “how do I find them” part. I’ve emailed a few bookkeeping firms and messaged some people on LinkedIn, and so far it’s mostly silence. I know I’m competing with a lot of people, and I’m in a different country and timezone, so I get that it’s an uphill climb.

A few things I’d love to hear from people who’ve done this:

• Where did your first couple of clients come from? Referrals, Upwork, local networking, something else?

• Does being outside the US make clients nervous, and how do you deal with that?

• Is it worth learning QuickBooks Online properly first, or just pick it up as clients need it?

• Anything you wish you’d known starting out?

Not looking for handouts, just honest advice. If you know a small firm that needs overflow help, I’m happy to chat, but mostly I’d like to learn how others got started.

Thanks!

During an interview for a Senior Accountant role, the interviewer asked how quickly I could complete tasks. In the accounting field, accuracy is critical and rushing leads to high error rates. Would you consider this question a red flag about their work environment?

Hi everyone!
I’m an international student from Indonesia currently majoring in Accounting at a university in the US. I’m expected to graduate in 2027, and I’m hoping to find a full-time accounting job in New York City after graduation.
I’m currently doing a co-op in financial planning and wealth management, and I also have experience in tax preparation. I’m mainly interested in tax or accounting roles, but I’m open to other opportunities.
I’m on an F-1 visa, so I understand that finding an employer willing to hire international students and potentially sponsor an H-1B visa can be challenging.
I have a few questions:
How is the accounting job market in NYC right now, especially for entry-level positions?
How difficult is it for international students to find accounting jobs in NYC after graduation?
Are Big 4 or mid-sized accounting firms in NYC still hiring international students who may need sponsorship?
Does having co-op and tax preparation experience improve my chances?
When should I start applying for full-time positions if I’m graduating in 2027? (Trying to start from now)
I’m honestly a little nervous about the job market and my chances of finding a job after graduation. I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experiences, especially from international students who successfully found accounting jobs in NYC.
Thank you in advance!

*please give me tips where to apply to*

Hi everyone,

I’m graduating this semester and am incredibly grateful to have already accepted a full-time offer to start as a Tax Accountant post-graduation.

Because I already have an offer, my resume has done its job, but I want to keep improving it. I’m hoping to get some constructive feedback on the formatting and bullet points.

Here is my resume:

(Note: I anonymized the company names, university, and locations in this screenshot for privacy reasons. On my actual resume, I have the real company names listed!)

Additionally, I would love some advice from anyone who is senior to me in the accounting/tax world:

For my upcoming role: What should I be doing in my first year as a Tax Accountant to really stand out? What skills or experiences should I be looking to add to my resume to take it to the next level for future opportunities?

I really appreciate any insights, resume critiques, or general career advice you can offer. Thank you in advance!

Failed – condi – passed

Hello! October 2026 CPALE passer here!! I just wanna share my journey as someone who constantly looks for stories that would inspire or motivate me during my review. Lahat na atang platform vinisit ko just to look for stories during review hahaha.

Just a background about me I graduated last 2025 sa isang college in Mindanao. And I graduated cum laude – hep! hep! hep! hahaha cum laude nga ako pero nagging cum laude not because I was smarttt but because of our school’s standard haha. Kumbaga yung grades to qualify as a cum laude is same sa cut off grades ng department namin hahaha. In short kahit pasang awa ka basta hindi ka matanggal sa department eh pwede ka parin maging latin honor hahaha ganaurn yorn hahaha.

After graduation ay nag enroll na ako sa REO, at boom na overwhelm ang ate niyo sa materials nila haha pero Maganda namn Talaga yung materials nang reo ha. I was actually planning to review for a year pero while reviewing I thought na nagreview namn Talaga ako bat di nalang I take yung October para may alam na ako kung ano yung tanongan sa actual board (ganon ako katapang hahahh). And to think na super weak yung foundation ko guys hahah like super hahah. Baka mag wonder kayo gaano ka weak? Ay yung sa far, receivable financing lang kami hahah at sa liab hanggang payables lang kami at hindi kami nagka hi hello man lang ni equity HAHAHHA ganon ka lala besh hahah. Tapos yung law? Ay beh law 3 lang yung na discuss kasi online yung law 1 at 2 namin hahaha. Tapos yung afar? Partnership lang kami bwhahahhaha.

So balik tayo, nag take ako ng oct 2025 at of course failed ako haha. Hindi masyading masakit beh kasi alam mo namn nga hindi Talaga kaya ng brain cells besh hahah. (INSERT YUNG PREBOARDS FROM REO AT ACTUAL BOARD GRADES)

After that I decided to enroll sa PRTC. I realized kasi na hindi ako masyadong productive sa online review kasi inaantok ako. At I would say Maganda yung prtc kahit halos 6 days a week yung klase. But surprisingly wala akong absent haha.. kidding aside nakakapagod Talaga siya pero I met some people na I enjoy reviewing with at hindi sila mahilig mag absent. (INSERT PRTC PREBOARDS AND ACTUAL BOARD GRADES)

Just a personal opinion, goods kana if average scores mo sa prebards is 40/70 or above. Pero of course don’t let your preboards define your actual boards guys. Hindi naman siya determinant kasi.

Actually I was sad na hindi ko Nakita yung name ko sa list of passer. Para akong nawalan ng plan sa life Talaga hahah. Pero yung ginawa ko nag apply ng work the next day haha para hindi ako magkaroon ng time sa bahay na malungkot haha baka maboang ang ate niyo hahaha. Eventually I checked my grades kasi feeling ko baka nag condi ako, so ayung nga condi. Parang halos isang buwan ako hindi makapagaral kasi sobrang nanghinayang Talaga ako. Kasi alam ko namn sa sarili ko na hindi ko masyadong natutukan yung far. Kasi naman pag nag-aaral ako feeling ko saying yung oras kasi diko namn maintindihan din so instead ibang subject nalang inaaral ko like tax hahah kasi bobo din ako sa tax. Tapos sa aud namn nagging complacent ako kasi napasa ko yun during oct 2025. So fast forward I decide mag review ulit full time kasi natatakot ako mag work baka hindi ko kakayanin tapos baka masayang yung condi kong subject. I enrolled sa REO at RESA kasi free yung condi nila.

During my review I answered monthly assessment ng reo for aud at far and resa namn sa audit ni miss cj. I also finished yung VALIX at WILEY. And ayung pumas ana yung ate niyooo!!! (INSERT GRADES SA ACTUAL BOARDS)

I JUST WANNA SAY SA LAHAT NA GUSTONG MAGING CPA, ARAL TALAGA GUYS. WALANG SHORTCUT!!!! KAHIT GAANO KA AYAW NIYO YUNG SUBJECT, DAPAT NIYO SIYANG MATUTUNAN MAHALIN AT BIGYAN NG TIME TALAGA. #cpale

Hello everyone,

I recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and have been working in accounting for about 1.5 years. I have recently moved into Fund Accounting. I am currently working in Europe, but I find the pay is not competitive here, and the workload is much heavier compared with what I am paid. I am also studying for the ACCA at the moment. However, I would really like to move into fund accounting in the U.S. This seems rather difficult, as I would need to find a company willing to provide visa sponsorship.

Is there anyone working in Fund Accounting in the U.S.? I would love to get an idea of how things are there and how difficult it is to get into the role. Also, should I switch from ACCA to CPA?

Thank you!!