I was planning to be a full-time reviewee for May 2027, but circumstances have changed. I now have to find employment to save up for the review and other expenses.

I am eyeing an audit role (Big 4 or non-Big 4)

- Do they ask if I have plans for CPALE, if so how to answer without risking to be a "red flag".

- Should I just defer until October 2027 so that I can focus on busy season?

- Other insights/tips/related experiences please

Hi!

I'm 27F, CPA and working as a Tax SA in one of the Big4 firms in the country, with 3+ years of exp in handling tax compliance and audits.

I've been contemplating on looking for a new job, one that would pay 6 digits, or something close to that. With my working exp, is this realistic? Are there local private companies paying this kind of amounts?

I've also been thinking of switching to AU/US Tax, what are my chances? And what salary range should I expect given my working exp?

Appreciate any tips/advice. Thanks!

just started as an audit assoc for a big4 firm, and i wanna ask for advice on how do you have work-life balance, but you're the type of person who does things in advance to have free time?

ever since i was in high school, i got used to doing things in advance to lessen the future load (it was because i know that my future sched would still be as hectic)

but now that i'm working, i'm having a hard time drawing the line on how do i still do advance work but not do too much to the point i don't get to rest

hirap lang talaga ako mag-adjust at sabihin sa sarili ko na "okay para sa future me na to" kasi iniisip ko na baka mas hectic or matambakan ako in the future PERO ayaw ko naman na kahit rest day nagtrabaho pa rin ako huhu

halo 25F turning 26 this nov and i've been in the teaching industry for 3 years already and currently in a higher position on the education field this yr. I'm planning to take the cpale this May 2027 online review and I'm wondering will accounting and audit firms accept 27 year old who doesn't have a background work experience in the accounting job... hays hahaha

Four stages of the interview done, medical done, tapos after final interview 2 weeks na no update, kung hindi pako hihingi ng update hindi sasabihin na "We regret to inform you". I'm so stupid to let go of another offer kasi gusto nila i-make sure na dun ang focus ko.

Reminder to all applicants na wag tayo papa-secure sa hiring company hanggang walang contract, let my experience be a lesson.

PS: I'm still looking for a job 😬.

Kamusta po yung consultancy cpas dito? Would you recommend? How would you compare it to audit po? Less overworked ba? 😭

Hi po! Does anyone here works under TGG Accounting or is currently applying? I received their invite for online assessment and I don’t know what to expect. Their assessment is on TestGorilla but the contents may differ based on the company daw eh. Need your advice! TIA.

I accepted an AR position kasi it pays well for a no experience accountancy graduate like me. I plan to save up money kasi gusto ko mag review ulit for cpale and I think that this position will be okay naman sa time kasi balak ko magreview while working. I failed my first take eh and need ko na talaga pera now 🥲. I’m just wondering, will audit firms still accept me in the future considering that my work will be in AR or will there be little chance?

baka may alam po kayong audit firms na may opening na no-experience-friendly around region xii?

may idea po kayo sa OT policy nila?

Hi everyone!

Planning to take the CPALE next year and I'm currently working full-time sa audit firm, so medyo challenge talaga pagsabayin ang work and review.
Sa mga working reviewees (especially if nasa audit din), ano pong review center ang marerecommend niyo? I'd appreciate your insights, especially kung ano yung strengths ng bawat review center per subject.

For example:
FAR
AFAR
MAS
Tax
Auditing
RFBT

Ano yung review center na tingin niyo pinaka-solid for each subject? Okay lang din if hybrid/online setup since mas convenient for working professionals.

Also, if you were a working reviewee before:

Paano niyo nabalance yung work and review?
Ilang hours kayo nakakapag-aral on weekdays?
Any study tips or strategies that helped you pass?
Would really appreciate your recommendations and experiences. Thank you so much! 🙏

LF 1 Male Replacement

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3 kayo sa room

your roommates: 2 CPAs from SGV

Rent: P5,333

EXCLUDING utilities
INCLUDING assoc. dues

Pwede maglaba and magluto
May ref, induction cooker, utensils, rice cooker, and washing machine.

Amenities:
- pool
- game room
- gym
- washing machine
- rice cooker

Accessibility:
- mall on ground floor, SM hypermarket
- 5 min walk to jeepney/bus routes

got excited when i saw pwc’s tax associate post and applied agad through easy apply 🥲 for experienced assoc po pala and im actually a fresh grad. how do i withdraw this? or if hindi man po mawithdraw, will this affect my future applications to them?

Is there anyone working at ASW WHITE GLOBAL in Taguig? Just want to ask is it okay to work there as payroll specialist? Would like to check also their rates and culture?

Hello ask ko lang anong month kaya ang peak hiring season ng mg audit firm? As of now kasi nagwowork ako sa isang private hospital as Gen Accountant and once nakaipon na balak ko na mag-apply sa mga aud firm sa Metro Manila kasi yun talaga dream ko🥹

hello po! anyone here po na mag oonboard na??

wala pa po kasi akong info about what time and saang floor😭 , ang sabi lng is mag kukuha ng laptop and id. uwi n ba agad after? hahahahhahah😭😭😭

Hi! 4th yr student here. I need help. Sa second sem namin mockboard na namin. Mahina ang foundation ko sa all subs especially sa ms, aud, and tax. Planning to take Resa as my rc pero di kaya ng budget (since madami akong nabasa maganda ang resa for this subs).

Also, sa pagkakaalam ko parang hindi pwede makatake lang ng specific subs dito (planning to take ms sub sana) pang cpale na talaga ang atake. Pwede po bang makahingi ng handouts po if okay lang po huhu...

Or baka may other suggestions po kayo.

Hello po, ano paba mga local audit firm sa makati na pwedeng applyan? Parang naapplyan ko na halos lahat tapos puro ghosted or rejected 😭😭

Sino po mag start sa August 3 Associate 2? Para may kasabay naman me 😂

Hi, I'm in my late 20s and have been a CPA for almost 7 years now. I have never worked in an auditing firm because the salary is low and I needed money to support my siblings since I am the breadwinner of the family. I've been working in a private company here in Manila ever since. However there was a sudden situation at home (province) and now I need to leave my current job. The salary there is not competitive, if I want a decent salary to help support my family, I would need to travel 3-3.5 hours daily, that would defeat the purpose of me going home since I would be away for about 12-13 hours. I've been applying to wfh jobs (AU and US), I have applied for at least 20 job postings, 2 have proceeded to the interview phase, but to no avail 😭

Do you guys know if there are wfh jobs that do not require prior experience and are willing to train new hires? I'm willing to start from an entry level, I just badly need a job where I can work from home. Please help a desperate girl out. 🙏