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Takeaways from Our Survey of 10,000 Accountants: The Good, the Bad, and the Private Equity

by Derek Loosvelt | April 15, 2025

We recently surveyed thousands of accountants. This is what they told us about what life is like inside the top public accounting firms.

25 Best Accounting Firms to Work For in 2026

by Vault Careers | April 15, 2025

We surveyed 10,000 accountants. Find out which firm is the #1 overall best to work for, and which firms are best in compensation, culture, diversity, and more.

Mastering Interview Questions from Top Accounting Firms: Part II

by Rob Porter | April 15, 2025

The interview process at top accounting firms can be rather challenging. Here are some interview questions to help you prepare.

Mastering Interview Questions from Top Accounting Firms: Part I

by Rob Porter | April 09, 2025

The interview process at top accounting firms can be rather challenging. Here are some interview questions to help you prepare.

How to Answer Big 4 Interview Questions Like a Pro: Part II

by Rob Porter | March 28, 2025

During job interviews, Big 4 firms present their own unique challenges. Here's how to answer common Big 4 interview questions like a pro.

How to Answer Big 4 Interview Questions Like a Pro: Part I

by Rob Porter | March 24, 2025

During job interviews, Big 4 firms present their own unique challenges. Here's how to answer common Big 4 interview questions like a pro.

25 Best Accounting Firms to Work For in 2025

by Vault Careers | April 15, 2024

We surveyed 13,000 accountants. Find out which firm is the #1 overall best to work for, and which firms are best in compensation, culture, diversity, and more.

RSM: A Top-Ranked Accounting Firm That Truly Cares About Employee Wellbeing

by Vault-Firsthand | May 30, 2023

In this short video, several RSM employees talk about the top-ranked firm's unique culture and its strong focus on wellbeing.

25 Best Accounting Firms for 2024

by Vault-Firsthand | April 18, 2023

We surveyed 11,000 accountants. Find out which firm is the #1 overall best to work for, and which firms are best in compensation, culture, diversity, and more.

Meet Kendra Blacksher, an Audit Senior Manager at RSM and Mother of Four

by Vault-Firsthand | April 10, 2023

In this video, you’ll meet someone who embodies the role of nurturer—at home and at work. Kendra Blacksher is an audit senior manager at RSM and mother of four.