Do NOT work for this company (Boston Office) - Associate Andersen Employee Review

1.0
15 Jun 2018
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Pros

Casual attire for an accounting firm Great if you are an Excel whiz Located in the Financial District of Boston

Cons

Terrible hours! In non-tax season, you're still expected to put in almost 10 hours a day. When you tack the commute on, you end up having 12 hour days for not nearly enough pay. Expected to work Saturdays with no exception and cannot ever leave work early Misrepresented the Associate position, which meant that as an Economics major I felt completely overwhelmed. If you are not an Accounting major and do not plan on becoming a CPA, find a different company because Andersen will do its best to make you feel as unwelcome as possible. Billing hours capped so it feels like you basically slave away for very little pay. NO work/life balance

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

Quality work and exposure to different types of clients; quick upward trajectory; solid pay; commendable L&D department.

Cons

Super long hours during busier times of the year

4.0
23 Feb 2026
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Pros

I spent under 4 years at the firm as a intern to senior associate. It was an amazing experience but I attribute my experience to having an extroverted personality which most people do NOT have going into public accounting. My team in particular was filled with amazing people that invested in you personally and professionally IF you worked hard to cultivate the relationships and grow your professional skillset. I was able to create meaningful relationships outside of the office and have fun at the firm.

Cons

I also attribute my positive experience to having great staff around me. That being said, the people you work with can really make or break you at the firm. There are some people that will demand absolute excellence and you will never be able to satisfy them because there will also be the next busy season filled with the same mannerisms and management styles. I also was not happy with the compensation especially when compared to similar roles at other accounting and tax firms.

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