Revolutionizing Accounting: Pay Transparency with Dominic Piscopo

From Zero to Millions: Accounting Edition

Dominic Piscopo is a CPA and entrepreneur who is here to share his journey from working in the Big Four to building his own business. Dominic gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his experiences in one of the largest accounting firms and how it influenced his transition to entrepreneurship. He also discusses the importance of transparency within these firms and offers insights on compensation and recruitment trends.

We dive into the new employee dilemma and the ripple effect of turnover, highlighting how frequent job changes and incentive structures impact both firms and professionals. Dominic gives his perspective on the true cost of job hopping and debates whether it’s a smart move in today’s accounting world. He also sheds light on the gender wage gap in the industry.

As we wrap up, Dominic offers practical advice and resources for navigating the ever-changing landscape of the accounting profession. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your career, this episode is packed with insights that will help you on your journey.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:50] Dominic's Big Four Experience

[5:50]Transition to Entrepreneurship

[10:25] Insights on Compensation and Recruitment

[17:45]The Ripple Effect of Employee Turnover

[18:30] Incentive Structures and Their Impact

[20:05] Debating the Merits of Job Hopping

[24:30] Gender Wage Gap in Accounting

Connect with Dominic https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo

Check out Big 4 Transparency https://www.big4transparency.com/

Connect with Kelly https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyrohrs/

Connect with Bilal https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmehanna/