Flawed processes and quality control, incredible workload - Manager Andersen Employee Review

4.0
21 Mar 2023
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Pros

Better hours than Big4, fair market pay, great people, nice summer and winter seasons, good office location, good parties, and accelerated title promotion.

Cons

They are deeply understaffed and tend to hand you hundreds of tax returns and insurmountable amount of admin, then make you feel stupid on every mistake which are inevitable in these circumstances. Turnover is sky rocketing there, people last 1-2 years, burn out, and leave. Many partners see people as body coverage, not human beings. Also, I really disliked favoritism in the office, like they will disregard negligence/laziness of certain managers and directors and will promote them to partners regardless lack of qualification and multiple complains of the personnel. Finally, there is no remote or flexible work opportunities. You have to come to the office two or three times a week.

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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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