The Public Accounting Survival Guide: 2025 Edition is your playbook for making public accounting work for you — whether you stay for the long haul or use it as a launchpad to something bigger.

Written by Rob Valdez, CPA, this guide is packed with:

✅ Real-world advice (not theory)
✅ Brutal truths about the industry
✅ Survival strategies for your first year
✅ Insider tips for raises, promotions, and exits
✅ Mental health tips for burnout and balance
✅ "From the Trenches" true horror stories (for a few laughs too)

If you’re thinking about starting in public accounting, already deep in it, or planning your escape, this guide will help you navigate the chaos — and come out stronger on the other side.