Do NOT work for this company (Boston Office) - Associate Andersen Employee Review

1.0
Jun 15, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Casual attire for an accounting firm Great if you are an Excel whiz Located in the Financial District of Boston

Cons

Terrible hours! In non-tax season, you're still expected to put in almost 10 hours a day. When you tack the commute on, you end up having 12 hour days for not nearly enough pay. Expected to work Saturdays with no exception and cannot ever leave work early Misrepresented the Associate position, which meant that as an Economics major I felt completely overwhelmed. If you are not an Accounting major and do not plan on becoming a CPA, find a different company because Andersen will do its best to make you feel as unwelcome as possible. Billing hours capped so it feels like you basically slave away for very little pay. NO work/life balance

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
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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

2.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Free lunch during busy season

Cons

Very cliquey. Very dependent upon each manager and partner. Some partners were great, but others were rude/condescending/only cared about profits and chargeability. Company is growing very fast and rewards those who will work their life away

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