Salaries in Accounting

I just got a raise and trying to figure out where to put the extra money. Is it smarter to increase my 401k contributions or focus on building up an emergency fund? My savings feel light, but I don't ...

Looking to leave public accounting after 4 busy seasons. Was told I would have been promoted to manager this year if not for being a remote worker. What should my salary expectations for applying else...

Is achieving a great culture a valid excuse for low pay? My company's CFO basically just told us we don't need raises because our culture is so good. While I appreciate a good work environment, it fee...

Currently, I'm making $81K and have a great relationship with my team. But I'm being headhunted for another company where I'd be making $92K. Business is business, but it's hard not to feel guilty abo...

I’ve been at my job for two years, and my reviews are always great. But whenever I ask about a raise, my boss says I need to prove myself first. It feels like they keep moving the goalposts. How long ...

I’m currently six months into a new job, and things are fine, but I’ve started getting messages from recruiters offering about $5k more than what I make now. Is it worth jumping ship for a relatively ...

I've been in public accounting for a few years, and I'm burned out. I've received an offer from a small private firm that promises normal hours, no overtime, but it pays $12K less. Part of me thinks I...

I passed my final CPA exam section while working full-time, but my manager hasn’t brought up a raise or promotion at all. Is it reasonable for me to ask about that now, or should I wait for my annual ...

What’s a good salary to ask for as someone with their Bachelor’s and a Masters degree in accounting and 1 year of experience. I received a minimal raise in my first year but I was told by my colleague...

I have been in the 'Staff Accountant' role at my firm for over 5 years, but whenever I started, I was the receptionist, so I have worked at the firm for 10+ years in total. I transitioned from recepti...

I thought my pay was fine until I started reading online forums. Now it feels like everyone in my exact role makes way more than me. I've checked online salary sites, but the numbers are so all over t...

What is the salary difference from public to industry? Finally looking to make the jump after five years - is it really that big of a difference? Currently at $96k in MCOL and have CPA

After four years with my company, I just got my first internal promotion. I've moved up to senior, but the raise they offered is only 5%, which feels a little low for the extra responsibility. Is this...

What's a good salary raise/percentage from a senior associate to an audit manager? I've recently been offered this promotion, had good results with my firm, and obtained my CPA. The offer was around ...

It seems as if the current job market gives you two options: burn yourself out or accept being underpaid. I have a $95k offer on the table, but the hours sound brutal. I'm now questioning myself wheth...

I recently got a promotion that came with a decent pay raise, but the stress and extra responsibilities are already burning me out. Maybe I'm starting to regret accepting the promotion. At what point ...

I was fired from a public accounting firm two years ago and recently from another one. I worked hard and did my best, but I feel public accounting may not be the right fit for me. I want to move to in...

How are other recent accounting grads handling the salary expectations question? I don't want to lowball myself, but I also don't want to price myself out of an interview. What did you guys put for yo...

Are there actually any jobs that get back to you after you’ve applied? I’ve applied to over 100 jobs for remote positions and some say I’m overqualified, while others just don’t respond at all. 🥲

My firm is currently hiring new grads at a rate that is frustratingly close to what senior staff are earning. The pay disparities are getting impossible to ignore. I’m trying to figure out my next mov...