September, 2009

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I think I Will Leave My Job at the Big Four to Go Work for a Small Firm

Angry Accountants

Another avenue of escape from the Big Four is to go work for a small shop with two or three principals and a handful of associate accountants. This is an attractive option for those who don't like being a small fish in a big pond: And would rather be a big fish in a small pond: But before you jump ponds, be aware of what you are getting into. Talk to people who have done it recently -- especially those at the firm you are going to.

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Uncle Sam Wants YOU to Be His Accountant

Angry Accountants

Ever think of leaving the Big Four to go work for Uncle Sam? He already has like a billion accountants working for him. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that government accountants and auditors averaged the following yearly salaries in 2008: Federal executive branch: $84,520 Local government: $56,160 State government: $52,560 The starting salary of junior accountants and auditors with the federal government was $28,862 in 2007.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger in. The Accountant

Angry Accountants

The following is a great late-night video to watch after a short potty/vending machine break from crunching numbers. The questions is -- did these Angry Accountants make this video at 3 AM after their brains ceased to function from being overworked, or is this the under-utilized group with too much time on their hands during the un-busy season?

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I Don't Like Working as an Accountant at the Big 4, Maybe I Should Go to Law School?

Angry Accountants

One of our readers asked whether we were aware of people leaving the Big 4 to take nice jobs. Of course. But it depends on what you call a nice job, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This is a good topic, so we will dedicate a few separate posts to it, exploring different avenues of departure from the Big 4. One very smart/dumb move that a lot of Big 4 accountants make is to leave the Big 4 to go to law school.

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Planning Your Restaurants Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Forced to Work Absurd Hours = Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

Angry Accountants

Have you ever been asked to work on a firm holiday, a scheduled vacation, or until 5 in the morning FOR NO GOOD REASON? It's one thing for a professional, such as an accountant, to work long hours when a particular project requires it. It's a completely different thing, however, to be forced to work at absurd hours simply because a particular manager requires it.

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