Mediocre in Michigan; low pay; poor exit ops - Audit Manager Plante Moran Employee Review

1.0
26 Sept 2016
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Pros

Take it if the only offer you get. Some mediocre middle management and partners.

Cons

As a first year, your pay is on par with Big 4. It falls further behind each year. It is typically $30k less by the time you reach manager. Exit ops are mediocre in MI, poor in OH & IL, and horrible in all other states. Consider switching to Big 4 ASAP if you start work here. Work life balance is slightly better than Big 4 during busy season but slightly worse than Big 4 off-season. Public accounting (audit and tax) are such that under 10% of ppl enjoy their jobs. Even if you love your job, it can get depressing since few of your colleagues will. Also, it is becoming more compliance oriented, so it doesn't set you up for a front office job (only back office exit ops).

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5.0
29 Jun 2026
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Pros

Staff are very friendly, supportive, and there to help you learn and grow

Cons

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3.0
29 Jun 2026
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Pros

Benefits are good, talented coworkers, lots of food, unlimited vacation time

Cons

Hours requirements are excessive, work is not distributed evenly

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