Pipara & Co. Mumbai Reviews

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Hii To anyone who is reading these reviews and wanting to believe them, Every coin has two sides and likewise so does every story. These comments just talk about a side of story and hence, I feel y'all must know the other side of the story as well before any of you chose to make important life decisions based on these reviews. The firm brings in great opportunities to work on very good clients which will actually enhance your knowledge in that particular area of assignment which will then add upto your experience. Moving forward, yes, we are suppose to sign a bond but ofcourse the choice is yours whether to join or not. But let's just say when u are getting to work on good opportunities and work exposure you would anyways prefer to continue working in one organization for atleast an year. So a 15 month bond is no big deal. The firm has been compared to Big 6 in the reviews for its policies but ain't it very natural for it to not match up with Big 6 policies. And needless to say all the employees are well informed about the Firm's policies before the joining so it's not like the employees are kept in blind. Moving on to the timings, yes we did work for long hours but with enough breaks in between! A normal 10-11 hour work day came with almost 2.5 hours of Food Breaks making it effectively a normal 8-9 hour work day. So there's nothing to crib about. And last but not the least, Let's talk about Sharyansh whose name has been very conveniently used in this entire situation I would just say two things, In this professional and corporate world, when one is performing exceptionally well, there will be people who will try to pull them down. & Being a Team Leader, I understand that it's not an easy job to handle a team of 20-25 people alongside clients and of course not to forget the Firm. One comes across situations where they are to handle all of them together. A lot of the time it may have happened that the entire team might not have known every angle of any given situation and hence interpreted according to their own understanding without being aware about all the facts. And this can clearly lead to team members misunderstanding their leader and blaming him for the things and situations which didn't work in their favour. I have worked with Sharyansh and if I have to say one thing about him, that guy has no ill intentions for anyone whatsoever and is just working dedicatedly for the Firm....Read More

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The Firm shall look forward to incorporating policies which encourage better Work Life Balance.

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Work days: Alternate Saturday off (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

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Joining this firm in your dreams? Beware, people are experiencing workplace dreams working even in their sleep. Think twice before stepping into this relentless work culture.

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1. **Extended Hours:** Strict reporting until 7:30, with an expectation to stay till 8:30, impacting work-life balance. 2. **Dinner Dilemma:** Despite the firm's policy allowing dinner orders after 8, only street food is provided, creating dissatisfaction among employees. 3. **Management Mentality:** A concerning lack of empathy, exemplified by denying decent dinner options based on subjective judgments about an employee's work. 4. **Inconsistent Policies:** Discrepancy between the stated 7:30 policy and the observed culture, with employees often required to stay till 8:30. 5. **Ineffective Bonds:** The 15-month bond policy intended to retain employees proves ineffective, as qualified CAs are leaving within six months due to dissatisfaction. 6. **Managerial Support:** Instances of a manager being scolded without any support from higher-ups, raising questions about managerial advocacy for their teams. 7. **Comparative Discontent:** Despite a high workload, the firm lags in compensation and gratitude compared to industry standards, contributing to employee frustration. 8. **Leave Denial:** Reports of employees being denied sick leave while managers take time off, creating an inconsistent approach to employee well-being....Read More

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Work timings: Strict Timings

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

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My 3 years of experience in this firm are listed below: PLEASE READ FULL REVIEW 1. Managers are very supportive and they understand about our issues 2. There is no biasedness in the organization 3. Great exposure 4. Great work life balance 5. No issues in taking leave 6. My health was not affected due to work 7. Proper allocation of work 8. No late sittings 9. Managers understood our issues and supported us MOST IMPORTANTLY, I AM A LIAR...Read More

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Following things you will learn or experience in the organization: 1. How to give away your credit to the manger 2. How not to expect anything from the Manager/partner and keep on working till you break you backbone 3. Everyone tend to say that ARTICLESHIP is the most difficult phase of every CA’s phase and this firm is making that phrase true in every aspect 4. How not to expect better or good quality of work if you are from not a favouring state or caste. 5. How to your life minimalist way a. Too less salary b. Too less sleep on a regular basis c. Too less holidays d. Too less and street food 6. We also learned how to spoil our relationship with our family even if we are frustrated from the work on regular basis 7. We learnt how to attend meeting at 8 AM in the morning and at 10 PM at night because everyone is busy during the office hours 8. We learnt how not to complain and keep our mouth shut for every wrong doing we experienced on oneself or observe happening on other 9. We learnt how to loose humanity touch on laughing others who were unable to sustain this thrilling experience and left the organization 10<mark style="background-color: #fff5e4;">. We learnt how to bully employees who talk about work life balance 11</mark>. We learnt how to tease articles who tend to leave office by 6 or 6.30 to attend class or to prepare for the CA Final exam 12. We learnt to gossip and laugh about colleagues unable to give exam due to lack of preparation 13. We learnt how not to have a life after office hours. 14. We learnt how not to get humanly attached to one another as a colleague 15. We learnt how not to raise voice for the wrong doing of the manager or partner. 16. We learnt how to fail our ancestors by not raising any voice to help week people and we learned to laugh over them. I AM GRATFUL THAT I GOT TO LEARN ALL THIS IN ONE FIRM...Read More

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Work days: Monday to Saturday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Exposure and work

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Work life balance

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Nothing

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**Pipara & Co.: A Grim Reality Behind the Glossy Facade** Pipara & Co. might paint a picture of thrilling forensic audits and rapid career growth, but step inside and brace yourself for a starkly different reality. This review, based on my firsthand experience, aims to peel back the glossy facade and expose the red flags potential employees should be aware of. **Forensic Fizzle:** Forget sharpening your detective skills in the world of forensic audits. My time at Pipara was one endless data collection and reconciliation after another. The promised exposure to exciting investigations never materialized, leaving me feeling professionally stagnant and misled. **Burnout Boulevard:** Prepare for long hours that bleed into weekends, with deadlines dangling like Damocles' sword over your head<mark style="background-color: #fff5e4;">. The relentless pressure and lack of work-life balance create a toxic environment where exhaustion and resentment become your constant companions</mark>. **Paycheck Purgatory:** Pipara's compensation is a slap in the face compared to industry standards. We toiled away for peanuts while watching peers at other firms enjoy the financial fruits of their labor. This glaring pay gap breeds frustration and a sense of being undervalued. **Culture Canyon:** The work environment is a strange mix of camaraderie and backstabbing. While colleagues seem close-knit on the surface, beneath it lurks a culture of insecurity and competition. Favoritism and nepotism seem to dictate promotions and opportunities, leaving qualified individuals sidelined for those in the "inner circle." **Broken Promises:** Pipara is adept at painting a rosy picture during recruitment. They dangle growth, skill development, and a dynamic work environment like shiny carrots, but the reality is far bleaker. My experience was marked by disappointment, frustration, and a constant feeling of being deceived. **Shackled and Shortchanged:** To add insult to injury, Pipara traps employees in a 15-month bond with a draconian 3-month notice period. During this notice period, your already meager salary gets slashed in half, essentially penalizing you for seeking better opportunities. This exploitative policy restricts your professional mobility and adds financial burden to the already demoralizing experience. **Double Standards on the Pitch:** While nepotism runs rampant, accountability is a foreign concept, especially for managers. Witnessing senior colleagues brazenly take days off for cricket matches, only to penalize us for genuine sick leave, was a daily dose of demoralization and anger. This blatant hypocrisy exposes the lack of respect for employees and the company's true priorities. **Bogus Busywork Blockade:** To keep you chained to specific projects, managers often resort to assigning meaningless tasks. These "busywork" assignments eat up valuable time and offer no opportunities for skill development or growth. It feels like being stuck in a hamster wheel, endlessly spinning without making any real progress. This practice stifles your professional aspirations and creates a culture of stagnation. **The Bottom Line:** If you're seeking a work experience that values your skills, rewards your efforts, and offers a clear path for growth, look elsewhere. Pipara & Co. might shimmer with promises, but behind it lies a disillusioning reality of unfulfilled expectations, overworked employees, and a culture that prioritizes profit over people. Choose wisely, and choose a workplace that truly values you....Read More

Work Details

Work days: Alternate Saturday off (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City, Travel Within Country.