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Has anyone interviewed with either @ Sony or Barclays? I’m waiting to hear back after the interview and it seems like they are taking forever

Anyone has details about the Financial Accounting and Reporting accountant position at Amazon? How’s the workload and compensation?

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is an exit to a high growth startup as fpa worth it? I'm tired of audit and the busy season hours, but fp&a at a startup looks like some long hours are expected?

can anyone chime in on their o… more

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What are some exit opportunities for a senior auditor 3 years of experience on commercial (mainly manufacturing/ batteries) clients?

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Need Strategy Analytics connections. Thinking about making a move from audit.

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I’m currently an Audit Senior, but trying to land a remote accounting role at Twitch Interactive, Inc. Does anyone have any experience with the hiring process or any advice they can share?

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Got job offers from State Street and Scotiabank. Scotiabank is a contract role so pays more. Which one is better in terms of wlb and growth?

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What exit ops are there for non-big 4 tax? I have been at two top15 firms, but primarily passthrough entity work (mostly real estate). Been in public for almost 8 years and would like to have a little… more

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Hey everyone! I am currently working at KPMG as auditor but my dream is to work as a PM! What are some transitioning strategies available. I will appreciate any help.

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Anyone had any luck using their firm’s internal career mobility programs?

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For internal audit - Quest Diagnostics or ADP?

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What can I expect for a senior forensic accounting interview at Deloitte?

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Hey there, if anyone’s interested to learn about FTI and our FDD practice, I’m happy to connect. Haven’t been here too long but my experience has been great.

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Heard Siegfried has a new back to office policy - what does it entail?

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Hello! Got a verbal offer from one of the banks and Having to make decisions between Wilmington,DE, charlotte, NC and Denver, CO for relocation. Anyone who works out of these locations that want to sh… more

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Has anyone interviewed with BlackRock for an internal audit associate role? What questions did they ask? I have a call with HR in a couple of days. Any advice on your interview experience for internal… more

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Hi everyone! I need some help on the career path to pick after 2 years in tax reporting and compliance at EY.
1) look into tax technology/automation/digital
2) look into federal consulting
3) look into FP&a… more

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Thinking about moving in 2-3 years. Currently at an in-person job probably being paid less than I can earn elsewhere, but also earning options in the company which will cash out when PE sells in 2-3 years. … more

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Is CFGI fully remote? (minus if a client is in the office obviously)

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Starting senior and focused in auditing public companies. What are the best service lines that have the best exit opportunities in regards of $? I’ve heard financial services and Transaction advisory … more

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Which coworkers did you call vs. email about your resignation?

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What does it mean if a company reopens a job listing. It had expired end of July and I hadnt heard anything, but checked the portal and it said it was live again this week.

As anyone heard about Sunlight Financials ?

Anyone heard of Stout? What do you know about it?

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Has anyone made the jump from Big Four Tax to a Treasury role? Did you enjoy it?

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Ok what do we make of this - started a new role, in a new service line to me, new company 4 ish months ago . The third month in I was 100% utilized super busy , learning lots , working with differe… more

My last three positions are accounting and assurance related. How do I make my resume more appealing for other business positions?

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Anybody pivot from tax to FP&A? If so, what year in your career did you make the switch? How do you like it know?

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Dm for referral to Riveron.. we are growing our TS and FAS teams across levels. Great place to work with great people

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i am making 88K as a S3 with 5 yoe in PA. want to explore industry roles before getting promoted to manager. i feel like i’m already behind the curve, so i want to ask for $125K. is this reasonable? i… more

If I'm at 95k as an S1 in public accounting, what sort of salary should I ask for in a senior industry position? I'm horrible at that stuff

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Has anyone on here gone on to get their JD after the CPA? Is it worth it as far as job opportunities and pay increase?

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What Big4 firm has the best wlb? I’m a staff 2 and hoping to make senior early. Just don’t know how I could reasonably do the rest of the 3 years or so with all of the hours. In audit for reference.

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I have an opportunity to go work as a senior accountant at a trading firm. It would be much better work life balance along with a cool opportunity and 10k more than I make now. I would have to go in 3… more

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Been in PA for about 3 years now and joined my current firm about 10 months ago…(currently 1st senior)

I had a recruiter reach out to me with a Finance Manager opportunity which would increase my base 60% with 20K… more

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Anyone here work at CFGI? Would you be open to DM to ask you a few questions what you think about it? Have an interview coming up and want to hear what you think about the firm

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I have a panel interview coming up for Citi Sox Analyst role, with two director and head of department. Can someone please tell me what to expect?

What are some Audit exiting opportunities after 1 year Big 4 experience? Got an offer for IA, but not sure I want to go that route. Prefer to transition into a financial position, but wondering what is available.

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At what point did you realize that you have to quit?

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I have two offers that I cannot decide which one to take. 1. 30mil PE backed SAAS company. Going to work directly with CFO. On the pathway to Controller in 2 years. Felt connected with CFO during the … more

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