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Building a better working world for their clients only. If may mga discrepancy or internal control deficiencies na makita sa client, they will be willing to ignore that for the sake of taking care of them and keeping them. FS will be released regardless. Ang kakausapin ng kliyente eh yung partner without the involvement of the seniors and staffs who are auditing them. Then magugulat na lang kami na resolved na yun without knowing how. “Executive discussion” daw. Pero pag dating sa mga empleyado, they just don’t give a shit. From giving an unrealistic workloads to their staffs and seniors, to depriving them of benefits. OT pays are strictly monitored pero never nagkaroon ng assessment if yung workload assigned to a staff are appropriate to be finished without rendering an OT. The fact that our base pay is way too low in this kind of economy, they are really shameless talaga. My co-seniors and staffs have already resigned due to this bullshit environment, and it has been 2-3 months already since their effectivity of resignation, and until now, wala pa ring final pay yung iba sa kanila?!? One of the service that they offer to their clients is compliance, but they can’t even comply to basic labor laws. From unpaid OTs to late payment of final pay, I wonder how these audfirms can sleep at night. After spending 4 years of my life with this firm, this is my last straw. I also won’t be surprised if this incoming salary increase is going to be worth 3 bags of chips.

I am looking to hire either an EA or a CPA as a Tax Advisor. I posted it on linkedin and indeed with very little response. Any ideas what websites would get more views?

From what I've heard a Masters in Accounting consists of nearly all international students trying to get residency.

Also, from what I see on LinkedIn I see a lot of people who have moved to Australia to commence a Masters than to have access to the local job market. I don't think this is a good thing provided how there is already an over saturation of entry level accountants. Not to mention the housing situation.

What does everyone else think of the situation?

I've seen some accounting firms playing fast and loose with client data by inputting it into ChatGPT and Claude without realizing that the data may be used for training. This can create serious confidentiality issues.

To address this issue, we built an app that obfuscates personally identifiable information before documents are uploaded may be used, helping keep the data secure.

For accountants, bookkeepers, and firms handling client data:

What safeguards would you expect before trusting AI with sensitive accounting information?

Hi everyone. This is my first Reddit post, although I’ve been here for a while reading and taking notes, especially about CPA study resources. I know this may be a long shot, but I’m hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
I’m currently working toward my bachelor’s degree in accounting and expect to finish in February 2027. I’ve been actively searching, calling employers, and submitting what feels like thousands of applications, but I still haven’t landed a job. I’ve had a few interviews, but the years of experience employers want keep becoming a barrier—even for positions listed as entry level.
I really need to start working, both to support myself and to prepare for student loan payments after school. My goal is to become a CPA, and I would love to purchase Becker or UWorld to begin preparing. Right now, though, that feels financially out of reach until I find employment.
I live in Spring, Texas, and would appreciate any leads around Spring, The Woodlands, or nearby areas. The traffic makes commuting farther difficult, but I’m open to realistic options. I’m looking for an opportunity in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, accounting assistant work, or another role where I can gain experience and grow.
For anyone who has been in this position, what helped you get your foot in the door? Are there staffing agencies, local firms, or employers you would recommend contacting? How did you overcome the experience requirement when you were just starting out?
Honestly, I’m discouraged. I’ve worked hard toward this degree, and it’s difficult to feel ready to learn and contribute while struggling to get that first opportunity.
This is partly a request for help and partly a frustrated rant. I don’t mean any disrespect toward employers or anyone else searching. I would be grateful for any advice, leads, or direction. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Thank in advance!

Hi Everyone,

Need some help finding an auditor in Dubai.
Looking for an audit firm that's responsive, reasonably priced, and easy to deal with. Not necessarily the cheapest, just someone who communicates properly and completes the audit on time.

Would appreciate recommendations from anyone who's used one recently,

Thanks in advance.

Hi guys! BS Management Accounting fresh grad here facing a crossroads. Need honest insights, especially from those in finance, audit, or WFH/freelance setups.

My main goal for the next 2–3 years is to build a solid CV that will help me land a permanent Work From Home (WFH) setup (ideally working for foreign clients/offshore companies). Down the line (around 5 years from now), plan ko rin mag-bridging program for BSA and take the CPALE, pero priority ko muna ngayon mapaganda ang career trajectory ko.

Here are my two options:

Option A: Big 4 Shared Services

Role: AML / KYC Analyst

Pros: Big 4 name sa resume, higher base pay offer, tapos may friends din akong papasok doon.

Cons: Medyo malayo sa Management Accounting degree ko. Sobrang niche ba ng AML/KYC? Baka mahirapan ako mag-transition pabalik sa general accounting/bookkeeping or audit kung gustuhin ko man later on?

Option B: The Huge Local Fast Food Conglomerate

Role: Accountant (Employee Expenses)

Pros: Direct, hands-on general accounting experience — handling expense verification, cash advances, liquidations, GL entries, and audit compliance. Hybrid set-up din and solid benefits.

Cons: Mas mababa ang salary offer compared to Option A. Plus, I’ll be living away from my family for the first time without my friends around, so medyo nakakatakot mag-solo shift.

Questions:

1. In terms of marketability for future WFH / remote jobs (especially for US/AU offshore firms), alin ang mas in demand: Big 4 AML/KYC Compliance or Core Corporate Expense/GL Accounting?

2. Bumabawi ba talaga ang Big 4 brand name kahit hindi core accounting yung role?

3. Mahirap ba mag-shift pabalik sa traditional accounting / external audit if AML/KYC ang naging first job ko?

Pasensya na sa mahabang post. Any thoughts, advice, or career experiences are super appreciated. Thank you!

Hi! I’m looking for a CPA to advise on the setup of a small US company with an international component.

I’m looking for someone who works with small/early-stage businesses and can provide focused consulting rather than an extensive ongoing accounting package.

The business model:

We are setting up a US company that will provide PR, marketing, business development, and operational support for an established expert/mentor based in Kyrgyzstan who is expanding into the US and international market.

The US company will handle things such as marketing strategy, social media/content operations, customer acquisition, funnels, website/infrastructure, administrative support, and development of the English-speaking market.

The company will be compensated based on a percentage of the revenue generated through this market, rather than a traditional fixed monthly marketing fee.

Customer payments may be collected through the US company, with the agreed percentage retained as the company’s compensation and the remaining amount paid to the person/business in Kyrgyzstan.

I will handle the actual LLC formation and registrations myself.

I’m primarily looking for a CPA who can advise on:

• Appropriate US entity structure and choosing a state to register in.
• How to properly structure and document the revenue-share arrangement with the Kyrgyzstan-based business/service provider
• Tax treatment of payments sent to Kyrgyzstan
• Any applicable W-8/1099 or other IRS reporting requirements
• Basic accounting setup for this model
• Review of the Operating Agreement and/or revenue-share agreement from a tax/accounting perspective
• Any major US tax/compliance issues we should address before launching

Initially transaction volume and revenue are expected to be relatively low. This is a pilot project, but if the model proves successful, we plan to replicate it by bringing on additional experts and service providers under a similar PR/marketing and revenue-share structure. At that point the business could scale significantly, and we would be looking for ongoing accounting and tax support as we grow.

I’m specifically looking for someone with experience in cross-border businesses, international service providers/clients, and US LLC taxation.
If this is your area of expertise, please DM me with a little about your experience and your approximate fee for the initial consultation/setup.
Recommendations are also very welcome.

I’d also appreciate any insight into what a reasonable fee would be for the initial consultation and setup guidance described above, as well as what we should expect to pay for ongoing accounting and tax support.

Edit: I’m based in the US. This client is based abroad, and we expect future clients to be based in other countries as well.

Thank you!

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Hi everyone,

I recently incorporated a Private Limited Company in India and I’m looking for a CA to handle all mandatory post-incorporation compliances.

The company is an early-stage tech/SaaS startup and currently pre-revenue.

I’m looking for someone who can handle all the required initial and annual compliances at an affordable and reasonable price.

Please DM me with:

Your pricing/package details

What compliances are included

Your CA/firm credentials or qualification details

Any additional charges, if applicable

Looking for someone reliable and transparent, preferably with experience handling early-stage Private Limited companies

I desperately want to change careers. Took FAR last week and waiting on results. I’m in California and have 20+ years of management, risk assessment and financial planning experience. I’m hoping to get into Audit, fractional CFO or NFP. What are my chances you think?

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Hii, what do i expect on a first day as an assistant accountant for a construction company?? I am lwk scared idk much about accounts hell its not even my field but they said they will train me or whtv but still what can I expect?

Reddit can be a good place to ask a question to CPAs in r/AskCPA.

But if you need someone to actually handle your situation, you need to find an actual CPA.

Some of the best ways to find one is to ask your neighbors or co-worker. However, your situation may be different. You might be in a different industry or need a specific CPA specializing in whatever you need.

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