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what's average pay bump % for tax manager leaving PA (mid-size) for industry?

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Where can I get financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting skills? Financial Analyst roles? Is getting relevant certification helpful?

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How long from when receive a job offer is the start date usually? How long is reasonable to defer?

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How do I find a decent job with 1 year audit experience under my belt. Asking because my firm is considering putting me on a PIP. Despite significant improvement in my most recent performance reviews,… more

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Is it a bad idea to leave public after 2 years + senior title?

Anyone willing to pay me to get high and play RuneScape all day?

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Anyone have any insight working at Angelo Gordon? Curious about hours, pay, team, etc. Thank you!!

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Anyone have any experience with working at Avalara?

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Common exits from business valuations?

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All the fin crime people! How does the day to day work look like and you liking it? Any info on pay and wlb will be appreciated! Please help struggling auditor out

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Which has better career growth, pay & wlb FDD (financial due diligence) or FP&A?

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Does anybody here work for the media production companies?

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Hey. Cut it out with the karma farming in here. Post about exit ops, or go to Confessions to karma farm. They're very accepting over there. PWC bowl leader will take you under her wing.

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Hi all, can i get some likes so i can statt DMing ppl. Thanks.

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Currently experienced Audit Manager. Hoping to get into FP&A or Finance roles in New York but not getting much luck in getting interviews. Does anyone know any good companies that are hiring for f… more

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If I’m not given the hiring managers contact info, I shouldn’t worry about a thank you note, right?

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Hey all, can I get some likes to start DMing.

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Do you know of any companies that shut down for the holidays besides pa firms

What are some common exit ops for those looking to leave fund accounting altogether (PE/HF)? Been doing this for over 5 years after leaving PA as a senior. Want to see what other careers out there are… more

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Quick Thursday survey:

Money or career progression?

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So I moved in IA in a bank about a year ago. Yes I am enjoying the lack of stress and good wlb, but I feel I am not growing/learning at pace I would like to have a strong career. IA maybe a short term… more

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What’s the average base pay jump % do people usually get in the new role when leaving big 4 audit?

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McKinsey & Company Anyone know what Senior Client Finance Accountant role at McKinsey truly entails? I think it’s an internal role but wanted to confirm. Also what to expect with the interview process… more

Hi , is it ok if I send a thank you email after an interview for an experience hire position ? I use to do it when I was in school .

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Looking for tax compliance exit opps. Hedge Fund and Private Equity focus. No idea where to go from here.

For someone that has been in GL accounting for a retail brand company for 5-10 years what types of consulting would suit them best if they wanted to transition to that world?

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I feel silly asking this, but anyone who’s quit a remote job - how did you return your equipment? I’m starting a new one and wondering if they expect me to hang onto this packaging

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Recently promoted to Audit Manager & not really interested in continuing in public accounting at all. What type of roles does it make sense to leave for? I feel like id only be qualified for Sr … more

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Secured a new job in consulting at firm, and am wondering how I should approach resigning from audit (2nd year). Is 2 weeks standard in PA? And who do I tell?

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Anyone have any insight into what the culture, WLB, benefits, overall organization, etc. are for GCM Grosvenor in Chicago? Have been approached a few times.

Thoughts on dell culture

Feeling unfulfilled doing state and local taxes and mutual funds (audit, prep, compliance). I also feel underpaid for the amount of work I do as a staff 2 getting $67k in MCOL city. Ideally, I would l… more

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I am looking for a new job.

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Hi Bowlers,

Had a few job offers on the table from CPG and Tech (non-FAANG) companies for Senior Analyst type roles.

Without negotiating it seems like Tech pays more, is that true? Or can I still negotiate more wit… more

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What are the options to move out of internal audit? Currently a manager at a bank and want to explore my options as I am not too passionate about audit. Any idea how to get into tech?

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JPMorgan Chase is likely to be offering me a VP - Planning & Analysis role under the auto lending division. What should I expect as a solid offer? Is there a signing bonus? How are they with negot… more

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Feeling incredibly unfulfilled with auditing. Anyone make the switch to something they found more fulfilling and what was that switch? Might just be the Monday blues but I’m just not engaged with thi… more

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NYC FDD salary range?

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Is it hard to get into this MBA prep programs MLT or Forte? I’m interested in pursuing an MBA and I wanted to get into those programs to support with my portfolio. I haven’t taken the GMAT yet to include in my application and I’m a little worried that my undergraduate GPA wasn’t super com… more

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I’ve been working in audit at PwC for about one year and have done two different busy seasons, and I’ve realized I’m not passionate about what I do. I’m thinking about leaving/transferring, but I have… more

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