Every January, when I have to begin to tell family and friends that work is starting to get really busy, they’re reply always is “Oh right, tax season is coming up.” The reality is that most people assume that accountants are busiest during tax season. However, the truth is that a lot of accountants define their busy season as the time between January and March. So why are we so busy during this cold, mostly uneventful time of year? And what does PwC do to help us through it?, read below to find out.
...in Texas! Just arrived in Houston, Texas to begin my 6-month secondment with the Houston office. I am very excited to meet new people, experience new adventures and see what life in Texas is all about. The one thing I can say about my very brief time here (arrived last week) is that the people at PwC are consistently helpful and great to work with...and of course, everything is MUCH bigger in Texas.
At PwC, we constantly review our audit approaches and attempt to be even more efficient and effective in our work and the service we deliver to our clients. We focus our efforts on how we work (what we do, when we do it and who does what) and how we provide value to our clients.
I am sure many of you have experienced this dilemma before. The recruiting event, information session, or other gathering which you attended is over. You thought you made a good impression, connected with a lot of people, and are at that point where it is just time to sit and wait. As recruiters make their decisions on who they want to interview during this period, you might ask yourself, what do I do now? Most people contemplate contacting each recruiter they met and just say thanks, others ask follow-up questions, and some even ask more about the position. Before you make a decision, read below for some helpful hints and a recruiter’s perspective on what they think you should do.
Now that you have an understanding on how to approach recruiting events (refer to my last blog), I will now go through how to use that mindset to make an impression on recruiters. Making a lasting impression is about making sure that everyone knows who you are. This involves having memorable conversations with recruiters. This can be quite difficult, and as such, I have highlighted some helpful hints below.
In the next few weeks, recruiting events will begin in most universities and cities across the country. This is always an exciting time for employers and a nervous one for eager accounting students. As many other bloggers have provided their spin on recruiting tips and hints, I will outline what I found important as I went through the process. Additionally, as I, myself, am part of the SWO recruitment team, I will outline what I think is important for candidates to know when meeting with recruiters.
As a senior associate in the AAG group, I thought it might be worth while to give a brief outline of what an auditor actually does while performing an audit. Although reading the daily tasks of what an auditor does may be a great way to fall asleep, in reality, a lot of what we do involves interacting with people and learning about how businesses operate. Keep reading to see what it really means when the auditor drop by.
At PwC, we have several events throughout the year that allows our partners and staff to network with various individuals throughout the community. Recently, there has been an initiative to get more junior staff involved in networking to help build client relationships.
Just like any sports offseason, the accounting offseason consists of vacations, training and celebrating a successful audit/tax season. The summer months usually involve shorter hours, more time away and a higher focus on career and professional development. At PwC, we use this time to relax and regroup for the next season. Our coaches, managers and partners strategize the best way to approach the next season in order to perform more efficiently and effectively. Here are some of the ways we regroup.
Last week, I outlined the most important points about our people and culture at PwC. Our attitude and dedication to others is an important part of our culture and drives our teamwork spirit. I will touch upon how we practice these traits on a day-to-day basis.
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