Vantaggi
Company culture is outstanding - partners are incredibly open and honest with employees, and employees have many opportunities to work directly with management and partners on clients, committees, proposals, and many other avenues. Vertical growth is dependent primarily on capabilities, and partners will actively look to promote individuals who are dedicated, hardworking and determined. Aggressive company growth affords opportunities for individuals looking to fast track their careers, and the company provides an incredibly comprehensive benefit package including generous base pay salaries and opportunities for bonuses depending on your group. Cotton's highly specialized nature often involves direct competition with the Big 4 and top 10 accounting firms for engagements and contracts.
Svantaggi
Individuals with strong technical capabilities are sometimes promoted without the relevant management capabilities. Additionally, while federal audit is growing incredibly fast, it's also very niche and transition to different industries and careers can be difficult after 5 or more years in federal accounting.