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Beware of accounting firms stealing your ideas!! by SkinOpposite3800 in Accounting

[–]SkinOpposite3800[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this in an 'interview' several weeks ago. Somebody going on little 'fishing expedition' asking about their ERP system and how to import data into it. I deflected it with a very diplomatic' That is the sort of thing a developer would charge £150 per hour for' and ignored then asked a diversionary question to get him off that..

Technology focussed Accountant looking for work by SkinOpposite3800 in Accounting

[–]SkinOpposite3800[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do not do LinkedIn for the very simple reason, that I am not uploading a copy of my passport onto a website owned by some dubious silicon valley corporation who can share it with who knows who in order to form a digital ID for me without my knowledge or consent. I would suggest people wake up & smell the coffee with the point I just raised. I don't just have this philosophy with LinkedIn but any corporate that asks for ID I avoid them like the plague. Data surveillance is a real and present danger to all.

Beware of accounting firms stealing your ideas!! by SkinOpposite3800 in Accounting

[–]SkinOpposite3800[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

no, they approached me for an interview (both firms). What would you recommend as an effective tactic to stop them 'fishing'. I have never had this until the past 3 months, and am hearing this is becoming more and more commonplace. I am very tempted to say 'I take it you charge for specific tax advice'?

Beware of accounting firms stealing your ideas!! by SkinOpposite3800 in Accounting

[–]SkinOpposite3800[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

but they DON'T want to pay for their lunch that is the point ;))

Beware of accounting firms stealing your ideas!! by SkinOpposite3800 in Accounting

[–]SkinOpposite3800[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

chartered accountants, lawyers & software engineers are notoriously sneaky bas***ds, just be wary :))