Guardian Life Discussions

Are private companies easier to work at than public companies in accounting? We have such an accelerated close deadline at the publicly traded company I’m at now, I really hate the inflexible tight deadlines and analysis seems to drag on forever after that. We also close AP/AR very early in the month yet that doesn’t stop payments/receipts from happening so we’re constantly adjusting our accruals until the end of month. Do private companies start their close after the month actually ends?

Anyone from EY-Parthenon, what does a typical senior consultant look like resume/experience wise? If I have audit and FDD experience as a Senior for 3 years (currently in FDD), a CPA, no MBA, is that enough to get in to EY-P? Or is the MBA basically required? What would I be missing? Thanks!

Is it frowned upon to jump from big 4 to big 4? Or any firm to firm for that matter

Coming on a year of WFH and Friday doesn’t even feel like a Friday. What are days?

How do you dig into work/life balance in job interviews? What kind of questions do you ask to make sure you’re not just being told a line?

Can someone explain how billable hours work? At a new agency and although I had to fill timesheets at my previous agencies, they were mainly used to ensure we weren’t over servicing a client/for setting the appropriate retainer for contract renewals. I asked ppl at my agency but haven’t gotten a proper explanation. I get the impression that billing to the agency admin code isn’t recommended, and my manager said he bills everything to client codes, but that doesn’t make sense to me .

What is the most effective way to handle reputation management online? I've been hired by a company that doesn't have the best track record but they are rebranding themselves in a big way

I'm curious, what are your ground rules? Like what are some of the tasks someone might ask you to do, and you'll just flat out say no. Banner Ads notwithstanding.

I’ve been in my current position (Bookkeeper) for 4 years now. I’m highly interested in taking the PHR, and I’m wondering if I would qualify for the 4 year HR professional job requirement to be eligible to test for the certificate. I work for a small business, therefore I do all the on boarding paperwork/payroll. Any advice is appreciated.

Wonder how many people have worked for all the Big 4 firms. Considering their size there has to be someone

Opened linkedin and saw John Garvey talking about Blockchain. A tad bit embarrassed especially since he started quoting misinformation about how companies like SAP are not looking into blockchain

“Be yourself” is the worst advice one can give to another

Have an interview tomorrow and wrote down some notes in my notebook on what I know about the company/founders/role and questions I have. Is it ok to bring this into the interview?

Hotel suggestions in Marrakech?

Currently at Big 4. Have offers for a PL/Principal at MBB and for a VP role at a Fortune 20 company. The VP role is more interesting and comp a bit better but I’m told would accelerate faster at MBB. The initial plan was to end up at MBB. What’s the best for future flexibility?

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

Which is more useful in a HRBP role…data analytics or project management?

Shot in the dark- has anyone obtained their CFF? How did you study?

Hi folks,
Can you please advise me which one to choose between JLR (36.6, includes 5 variable), T Systems (32, all fixed), Deloitte(32, includes 2.8 variable) and Altimetrik (36, all fixed).
YOE - 8.2
Tech Stack - Python, Angular, Java, NodeJS

Are there any onsite opportunities in nagarro

I worked 2m for startup company and absconded due to bitter experience from Jun'21 - July'21 , later immediately joined to another company Aug'21 to present(under notice period). Now I got offer with comcast and will moving on Jan'23. I'm bit worried because I don't have releiving letter for those 2m but all other records are clear with me(includes to company I'm currently serving notice period). I yet to reveal this 2m to my Hr. Should I tell and leave as such, Kindly pour your advice.

Hi everyone, Looking for a Job change in field of IT SOX Compliance and IT advisory…. Currently working at EY for 2.5 years,with almost 5 years of experience IN BIG 4…
Let me know incase if any job opportunities. Location: Mumbai

Was interviewing with a firm and soon after receiving an offer, learned of bad culture/toxic partners in the practice group from a couple of associates who recently lateraled from the firm. I turned the offer down. A partner that I clicked with while interviewing reached out asking me why I turned down the offer. Should I be honest and relay what I heard?

Hi Everyone,

Anyone coming tomorrow for Independence day celebrations at Pune Netcracker office?

Let’s talk speed reading. I’m a slow reader and listened to a podcast recently on speed reading. I’m intrigued. Who here speed reads? How did you learn those skills, and what types of documents do you speed read in practice? I do mostly litigation and am thinking that speed reading would help with research but maybe not things like doc review where you need to review for both responsiveness and privilege.

How many PDMers in here are happy to be PDM?

How many wish they were core/traditional?

Anyone here who moved from India to Singapore in a VC/PE firm or FANG (business roles) in the last year with new EP issued (not an internal transfer)?

I’m looking to hire a social/community person ASAP. Building a team for F500 co. Know anyone?

I am actively looking for a change from Academia researcher to industry. I get job interviews in a big company. It has been in the 4 rounds for technical interviews talking to hiring manager, her peer, her boss. Yesterday was the 5th round talking to the HR director. I thought it was to negotiate salary. But it was just an conversation talking about who am I, career goals, questions etc. What is the point of this conversation? Will this impact the overall result? Anyone experienced this?

How are TAC hours? How is work life balance and flexibility?

How is the transport facility in hsbc development center Hyderabad ?

Any guidance on evaluation for GS-13/14 level attorney-adviser positions? Matching resume but credentials aren’t insane.

I have total 4 years of experience in IT, relevant experience is 3 years in testing,but my designation is technical support engineer,is this will create any problem during interview and during verification?please advice

What is good salary expectations in Abu Dabi for IT employee? Company name @bespin global