Become the favorite or no Promotion - Tax Senior Associate Andersen Employee Review

2.0
Jan 6, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Good training, decent client group to get start with, some colleagues are nice depends on who you work with. some partners are really good in technical field.

Cons

favoritism, nasty office politics w/o promotion if you are not one in the favorite group regardless of how hard you work. Someone can get promoted as long as they are protected by the leader of the group regardless of the actual work/technical skills.

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5.0
Jun 3, 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
Feb 23, 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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