Sat.Sep 05, 2009 - Fri.Sep 11, 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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