Fine if you like to be micro-managed! - Anonymous employee Andersen Employee Review

1.0
Jun 20, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The unlimited snacks and company-paid meals during busy season. Also, the relaxed dress code during the two busy seasons in the year.

Cons

The office I worked in was so micro-managed that people were in constant fear of their jobs. If you're not a favorite of management you will likely be placed on a PIP. They did this several times. If that happens, quit or find a job before the termination date. This office changes rules constantly and expects the employees to be puppets and mindreaders! Beware of harassment being overlooked by management. The recognition program is a joke!! It totally perpetuates favoritism and not the true efforts of employees who put in long hours and work on projects. Communication is not clear and very inconsistent with the over-worked and frustrated managers and directors. Glad I up and quit and found a nicer place to work.

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Cons

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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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