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I have, and actually got approval for reimbursement. Haven’t utilized it yet but I think it’s a nice complement to the CPA and could be a transitionary mechanism down the line. Jump to comment

Any advice on what to do to cope with stress the days leading up to your CFE results? (Canadian CPA exams). Feeling extremely anxious and any little thing seems to push me over into anxiety

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What should be the next certification that I should get? I have the CFE. I’m targeting the CFCS and the ACAMS as the next ones that I should get. Any thoughts on which one I should get 1st? Pros/Cons

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Anyone on that CFE grind?

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Considering going for the CFE. What was your study plan for it and how long did it take?

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For the CFE, did you do anything in addition to the ACFE prep course? The course is just practice questions, so I’m wondering where I can actually learn the information first before that.

What industries is the CFE certification used for? How does it compare to CPA in the length of the material and difficulty? Do most firms pay for It?

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If I'm forced to use my vacation, floater, etc. towards my study leave for CFE but I have vacation booked for right after CFE, will PwC still let me take that vacation as a "leave of absence"?

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My girlfriend and I really want to take vacation in early May but since I'm writing the CFE this year, would it be advisable to bank those days for studying? How much time do we get off to study?

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So I am a CFE and I recently switched to a new organization that doesn’t provide CPE trainings regularly each year like my old firm. CFE requires 20 CPEs per year plus a membership fee & I don’t think

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Is there a need in Forensics for a CISA and CFE?

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Exit opportunity for cpa and cfe with finance background.

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Advice on how to start CFE? I gotta become a member first, but then what? And approximately how long did it take to study for while working?

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Looking for advice on certifications, which is better to take 1st, CFE or CFCS or CAMS?

Any recommendations on certifications similar to CFE, but focuses on systems or data to identify fraud?

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Can the group members please share their experience about the CFE exam? How many days of preparation does it require? What are some of the useful study resources?

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Career Options: Recent CPA, have Masters in Accounting. Currently live and work on LI (Banking Ind.) at 70k/year. I enjoy learning and am aiming for CFE next. Any recommendations on Big4?

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Cram studying for CFE. Is it recommended to study for one test and take one at a time, or study for all and take the 4 on the same day?

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How hard is the CFE exam? Worth the price?

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We hiring that girl from a law firm as a Manager in forensic with no experience (and no CPA or CFE). How do you think I should react? I am 2Y SC on my way to Manager this year

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Has anyone taken the CFE exam? How did it go? Was it hard? Gow did you prepare?

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Considering obtaining a CFE certification. Can anyone share their experience vs experience obtaining CPA? I’m already a CPA. I just want a comparison of study time requirement and difficulty of exam.

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Can you get the Certified Fraud Examiner certification if you work in corporate tax?

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Has anyone tried to get their CFE? Any advice? How was studying compared to CPA?Swore I’d never take another exam again after the CPA but if CFE isn’t too much work to study for it might be worth it.

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Started studying for the cfe. My firm gave us resources to use to prep for the exams. So far, I'm scoring pretty low compared to my peers on the practice exams. Any advice on what to do?..Kinda scared

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Does anybody know if expenses incurred in obtaining other licenses (i.e. CFE) are reimbursable?

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CFE or ACAMS? One is 2k one is not.

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Anyone take CFE?

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Passed the CIA. 🍾 I'm rolling deep in the letters... CPA, CFE too. What should I do next?

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What are EY's bonus rules for CFE/CPA?

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Any auditors in here get their CFE after you already passed your CPA? Did your firm pay you more for it?

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I am diverse (Hispanic/Spanish). I hold the following CPA,CFE, and CFA lvl 3 cand. but still my team assigns me the areas of the audit (admin) like SDC liason, confirms, etc. Already talked to my Part

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Anyone have their CFE? Just wondering what you have done or plan to do with it and what the test was like.

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*Financial Services forensics/AML/Sanctions/etc Consultants* what certifications (beyond CAMS and CFE) do you have/are you thinking about getting?

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Anyone taken the CFE or CIA? Feedback is appreciated with respect to review courses and prep time. Thanks.

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I'm in forensic advisory and am looking to make moves. Any ideas on how to change paths? 2 years, CPA CFE

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Anyone want to sell me their CFE books ?

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I was told getting CFE could increase my earing potential by 17%, has this been anyone else's experience?

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Is it worth getting a CFE certification as a litigator? Currently working as a prosecutor handling complex frauds. No plans to ever go private again unless it’s as a solo, ideally after getting that sweet pension to vest. Not sure if it’s just a marketing thing or an actual skill set.

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Anyone work at PwC in forensic accounting or fraud investigation type roles? How does someone make connections in that area. Would love to offer to help out on even mundane task to build experience and earn hours for the CFE exam.

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Hi all,
I am tech guy with almost 3yr exp, but I want to switch to a Management role. Going for an MBA is not possible for me. I was wondering about the possibility to switch to a management role within the next 2 years without an MBA. Company/Brand is not a bar for me.
Can somebody please suggest how to do this?

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Hey, please help me out.
I have 3.5 YOE and I'm into development. I want to move into management. Upon advice from some people I decided to pursue Executive MBA.

How is MBA in Consultancy Management from BITS Pilani?

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Thoughts on a workday cert and career in change management for workday?

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Is it hard to get into Salesforce? Big 4 consultant with 10 yoe, mostly in ERP/CRM implementation and program/project management, have Salesforce Admin cert but not much hands on experience due to mostly management exp, looking into Director TPM roles - should I apply? Or should I wait until I somehow gain more hands on SF experience?

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Does any BTECH + MBA grad regret doing MBA 😂

It's hysterical how money is flowing in IT industry.

I would never regret though, but dayuuuuuuym?

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Hi All, I am currently working at Accenture Strategy at Analyst level, I am under-designated and underpaid and my practice will present my promotion case in Aug while the results will be announced in Nov.
I have two offers in hand and am confused which one would be best for my profile ( I am a CS engg with 2.5 years experience prior MBA and 4 years in CPG, e-com consulting). Offers I have -

1. HealthifyMe - Strategy, 45 lpa
2. Amazon Sr Program Manager, 45 lpa
Is there a scope for negotiation?

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Can someone explain the difference between FB’s Partner Solutions Manager and the Strategic Partner Manager? From an initial recruiter call, it seems the SPM provides the consultative product recs while the PSM onboards the client onto that product and tracks performance to provide actionable recs as needed. Anyone know career growth and salary for these two? I don’t want a sales heavy/only lateral growth role like their client solutions manager roles so these seem like good compromises?

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Does anyone have tips on passing the cams exam ?

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In Hyderabad what could be a starting salary frm a startup for a penetration testing fresher ?

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Hi DevOps Engineers,
Is 18LPA fixed a good package for AWS DevOps, YOE - 4

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Relocating to Columbus, OH area. Would prefer to transition to Independent. Have over 5 yrs as lead advisor experience and cfp. Could probably transition 4-5m and help with existing book.

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*Input on Salary* I have two opportunities in hand.
1) EY GDS - Assurance Senior
2) BDO Rise - Assurance Senior

I am an ACCA affiliate with 2+ years of experience in Assurance. What can I expect in terms of compensation?

Thank you in advance.

BDO BDO RISE Private Limited EY

Has anyone found the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification to be helpful for people in non-technical roles? Any experience in how potential employers view this cert would be greatly appreciated!

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About to join McKinsey as a post-MBA associate. Any seasoned consultants willing to provide advice for how to ensure a successful start?

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Hi ppl,
I am Poonam, Chartered Accountant by profession. Currently pursuing Diploma in IFRS from ACCA. I have recently relocated to Delhi from Bangalore. I am keenly looking forward to work in Finance & Accounts, Financial Reporting, FP&A profiles for 2 months now, but unable to get enough referals for Delhi NCR region. Do support, I am immediately available for joining.

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Hey fishes, a close friend is a current MBA candidate with a legal background aiming to break into consulting in Paris, and looking for referrals at different strategy houses - please DM if you'd be able to!

Fishbowl does not let students have accounts so helping her out!

Merci beaucoup

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an someone please suggest me good keywords that needs to be there in resume for a person like me having 4+yeras of experience in Procure to pay and RTR profile. Plus talking about other factors I have done my full time MBA and looking for job in finance profile.

Also Any reference will be highly appreciated.
YOE-4 yrs

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Can you sell your used shrm cp books from the learning system? If so where?

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Hi! I'm not a Lawyer/Attorney (yet!), but I am hoping to attend Law School next Fall. Currently studying for the LSAT and hoping to know how y'all were able to improve your LSAT score?

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Hello everyone! What kind of schools are you all working in?

Is it ski season yet?

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Anyone from Strategy& willing to have a conversation with me for a potential referral please? I’m a Big4 SC, attended a target b-school, currently specializing in banking&investment mgmt clients.

Hello guys, Can anyone refers me for the role of manual testing or automation testing? I am an experienced candidate.

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How to get a PSM certification

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Hi, I am being offered 27L + 2L Variable for Manager (M1) at KPMG India. Will I also be eligible for year end performance bonus? Or is variable pay the only amount that I’d be eligible for?
Am I being lowballed by the HR in terms of offer ? Approx 8yoe currently at 21LPA (recently promoted) KPMG KPMG India

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I don't understand how come QAs with 6-8 YOE are getting 40+ package. Are those fishbowl discussions real?

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Hey folks,

I am having approx 9 years of experience in sales and key account management. Now I want to upscale my skills to grow financially and vertically in my career and want to learn new things which can help me in this.
Having sound knowledge of IT things. which course or area of learning i have to target which compliment my previous experience also.

I have in mind like Marketing strategy and analytics, Customer success in cloud.

Request Your suggestions on this.

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on what to add to a business plan to self source mortgage leads.

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How do y’all deal with people at work who are stuck on stupid? Like they have no idea what they’re talking about and they REFUSE to learn. It’s like they have a god complex or something even with proof, maybe bc of their tenure at the company? Even if there’s valid data backing up that they’re wrong. Maybe it’s bc I’m a type 8 enneagram, but it frustrates the hell out of me!
So any advice would be lovely :)

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Any book recommendations on change management?

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Looking fwd to connect with you all :)

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For getting promotion who take the main decision? Manager, Supervisor or HR?

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Is backgrnd verifcation done after joining the DBS ?

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Is it mandatory to WFO for 3 days in TCS? And is it necessary to work from base location? If i work from open ODCs , can i just work from any tcs office in any state?

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Anyone from CN - T&O? I wanted to connect to understand work culture, projects etc.

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Hi Fishes, I've accepted offer from Accenture from their portal.. But now got new offer from EY and wants to join at EY. So how can I tell Accenture Accenture India that I'm not going to join them. Rather than not showing up on the date of joining? Can you please guide me? How do I let them know? My talent coach is not reachable

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Any Shopify folks here? I have an initial call with a recruiter tomorrow! Any tips, personal thoughts about working here?

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I was told I was selected for VOIS and salary discussion is also done... But haven't even got the letter of intent yet the HR informed that the role need to be approved

How much time will it take to get an offer letter from VOIS

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