A joke that isn't funny - Associate Andersen Employee Review

1.0
20 Dec 2016
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Pros

The people in my office were mostly nice, but some were only tolerable at best. People are worse in other offices by far. No other pros from my perspective.

Cons

Technology--complete joke. Systems are ancient by today's standards. Little to no innovation from a technological perspective. Little to no investment in technological innovation from what I gathered during my time there. Laptops are garbage and the systems are just as bad. IT management--see previous comments regarding technology. Lack of education is obvious. Incompetent would be putting it nicely. Expectations do not align with compensation package--one of the only companies in a large, metropolitan market that does not cover simple things such as parking or transit fares the way other companies in the same markets do (unless you're an "executive"--those who can afford it most pay the least). Little to no true feedback--self-reviews are a lazy way for managers to do little to no work in actually evaluating work performance. Career trajectory is entirely subjective--favoritism, cronyism, nepotism are the top three ways that, from my perspective, one was able to get promoted despite the fact that there were other, more qualified people that could do the job better. HR. I don't even need to say anything else here--others have pointed out the flaws with this group and it's all true.

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5.0
3 June 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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