[reggedup44]

Hello,

I am supposed to be starting for a Big 4 Firm in August as an Assurance associate, and for what ever reason they waited until about two weeks ago to begin the background check process for me. I have a couple of concerns, and I guess I’m looking for reassurance so I can get back to studying for my CPA and stop stressing! Haha.

1) I have a couple of blemishes on my criminal history record, but I only disclosed one per the instructions on the background check application. It said “please do not include any charges that were dismissed, expunged, or referred to any diversionary or pretrial intervention programs”.

I have only one guilty plea on my record, one diversionary program that was expunged, and one summary offense from Pennsylvania that was eventually dismissed.

Maybe I already answered my own question, but would it be a good idea to go back and disclose the summary offense?

2) I am worried that one of my employers won’t check out. It was not a job that required a W2 or anything like that, I performed internet research for different organizations and sent in a corresponding excel sheet. I would only receive credit if somebody had not already submitted the same job (there were hundreds of us, and we would all just pick from a list). I believe I only received credit for one or two, and I can’t remember if I ever got paid. I had it on my resume because I did perform the research, not necessarily getting paid, and I felt it gave me strong talking points in an interview. I have numerous email conversations with this company and even some completed excel sheets still saved, should this be an issue.

Will this be a problem?

Thank you!

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[y_u_no_pass]

My very minor criminal arrest not record did come up in a background check. But the employer didn't care. I think I may have scared one job away by bringing it up before it was mentioned. Background check was mentioned but not a direct question.

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[reggedup44]

@y_u_no_pass

was this a conviction or just an arrest?

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[win2bet]

did you plead guilty to a crime? or a violation? a crime has to be disclosed & may have to give an explanation

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[reggedup44]

@win2betmore

Anybody with a minor arrest in New Jersey knows that it's not that simple. New Jersey calls a misdemeanor a “Disorderly Persons Offense”, which in the criminal code claims that it is not a crime, but a “violation”. However, as I mentioned, it has a consequence of up to 6 months in jail and handcuffs, and worst off all, a criminal record disseminated by the State Police.

New Jersey calls what would be a felony a “crime”. So if you've been in trouble in NJ for something such as minor pot possession, the question “have you ever been convicted of a crime” can truthfully be answered NO. However, this doesn't really seem honest considering it leaves me with a criminal record…

See the dilemma?

I don't know whose brilliant idea it was to come up with these classifications. It's almost like they wanted the criminal code to be more “friendly” lol….

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[Tuffy11111]

This dumb thread. I filled out my background check thing this morning and clicked “no” thinking my offence fell under those rules. I read through this thread and now I'm nervous. I had a disorderly conduct get dismissed. I disclosed it to my state accounting board to sit for exams. Bleh.

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[trish_1234]

LOL!!! Tuffy11111 and reggedup44 dont worry about it.

You guys have two choices

1) If it comes up you can explain to them the same way you explained to this thread why you did not disclose.

2) You can call them now (Wait till Monday) and explain to them the same way you explained to this thread why you did not disclose… but you are concerned it will be an issue for some reason or other so you wanted to call and give them heads up just in-case blabla something to that nature.

Personally, I would let it go. if I was really concerned I probably would go to the police station and ask lol idk if they would have an answer but I would bug em anyways

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[Anonymous]

Hi reggedup44

Please keep us up to date on your status.

I think you should shoot pwc's new joiner email for a confirmation that pwc indeed was satisfied.

Good to be 100% sure.

[trish_1234]

Any updates you guys 🙂 don't leave us hanging!

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[john234567]

Hey guys, does anyone know if PwC verifies employers for incoming interns? I worked at a small landscaping place and was paid. But I was a independent contractor. I never met the boss, but only meet my supervisor (his friend). I only worked there for a month and left. Now, that supervisor doesnt work there anymore and so i dont know how they will be able to verify that employer. I had that employer listed on my resume. the job was from a few years ago.

[Anonymous]

they will ask if they are concerned with anything

[Anonymous]

Run a background check on yourself people!!! I had a retail fraud offense when I was young and stupid and it got expunged under the Michigan first offender act. I ran a background on myself and nothing came back. I was told it will only come up for government type jobs (if I remember correctly). I even worked for a major bank after this happened and nothing came up. Also, when I filled out my initial application for taking exams I was also told to check “no” for convictions.

[Anonymous]

Hi Reggedup44,
How long did PwC took to complete your background check as i will be starting with them soon. Thanks!

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