Strong benefits and salary, but busy seasons are tough - Assurance Associate RSM Employee Review

3.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Promotion every two years Learn about many industries Options to transfer offices Self managed PTO CPA exam reimbursement Great starting salary Great benefits and insurance coverage

Cons

Typical busy season 55+ hours per week Audit line of business suffered a 2026 layoff Employees were informed they were let go the Tuesday after busy season ended, felt very impersonal and cold

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

big people culture company, big learning curve

Cons

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4.0
Jun 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible WFH, free public transportation, down to earth employees, partially because most of the employees here graduated from average or below average colleges

Cons

Not competitive salaries, low 401k contributions, low bonus target. Last year salary increased by 0.5% while inflation increased 4%. Top management focusing on margins and using Indian team. Extremely uneven salaries ranges among same level and similar performance. Seriously, I overheard people talking about public accounting in an airport one time and he said good ones go to big 4, but if you are really desperate, go to RSM.

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