Pros
Excellent exposure to a wide range of tax clients, including partnerships, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. You build a strong technical foundation in federal and state compliance. Supportive senior staff and managers who are willing to teach. Stable environment with clear expectations and structured busy seasons. A good place to start or grow your public accounting career if you want hands-on experience.
Cons
Long hours during tax season, as expected in public accounting. The technology stack could use modernization—still reliant on some legacy systems. Promotion pace can be slow and heavily dependent on years of service rather than performance alone. Less flexibility compared to newer, cloud-based or remote-friendly firms.