Any Marcum or CBIZ fish in the bowl? I guess this wasn't a surprise thanks to the tipster? How are you taking the news? https://www.wsj.com/articles/cbiz-strikes-deal-to-acquire-fellow-accounting-firm-marcum-2cbfe360

Hello Fishes,


My YOE is 5.3 and I am holding around 24 lpa offer now TCS has started my visa processing for uk.I have an query that, should i stay in tcs and go onsite or go with other companies.

Thanks for your valuable feedback in advance.
Currently i am getting 8 lpa from TCS.

Any idea. How is IIM bangalore 2 year weekend MBA?

How's inflation and cost of living in Texas this year and any predictions moving forward? With the recession looming or already here I'd like to relocate to somewhere cheaper (currently in Seattle), but only if it's going to stay that way.

DM for referral for PwC/S&, happy to answer questions too :)

Hello,
I hope everyone is having a great week.

I am working as Tableau/ Qlik administrator in london, UK from past 3 years on ICT visa with total 9 years of experience.

Visa sponsorship is required.

Any references will be greatly appreciated 😀

Dm if you are interested for a job at Deloitte 😊

As a recruiter consultant, I have cringed at the descriptions that hiring managers share as the ideal candidate. Many have expressed wanting candidates who are between ages 25-35 🤦🏾. Like what....?!

Has anyone got a recommendation for a professional resume service? Especially for Data Science / tech?

As an MBB consultant looking to move into industry, should I expect to take a pay cut? The roles I’ve come across so far seem to for less pay than I make now

Did anyone get a real estate broker’s license for a side hustle? I am working as in-house counsel with a focus on commercial agreements / corporate law but I have always had an interest in real estate. I would love to hear anyone’s insight, the good and the bad!

How recession-proof are in house roles in finance (e.g., hedge funds, PE firms, etc.), especially when newly lateraling from Big Law?

What could be the salary range for lead assistant manager for 8.4 yrs yoe in EXL

ZS Associates and FIS global..
Which company is better to join?
Please help me to choose

With all the big AI push, can our firms build an AI that can do our expenses?

Fishes for 21lpa fixed what would be the in hand salary.? Assuming only HRA and LTA is declared. ??

I have my first round interview (phone case) with McKinsey tomorrow. Any tips on what to expect with the phone case? Will there be an introduction (elevator pitch + why McKinsey?) or will they jump straight into the case? It’s only 30 mins.

Anyone working in Optum, please DM

I’m applying in round 2 and am quite worried about my essays. I have them drafted but I feel they’re not up to par with samples I’m seeing out there. On paper, I have decent enough metrics to believe I have a shot, but not sure if my story is going to come through strongly enough. Are there any consulting services out there that people have found effective and are also affordable?

Can you get fired for having low utilization as a senior? My billable hours this busy season have been much lower than my peers.

What to pursue next? CMA, CA, CFA or any other licenses?Have been working in big4 for more than two years now. Passed CPA. Hesitant to take CFA as it's a 3 yr commitment and not quite related to CPA.

Which work-paper is "your baby"

DC advice request. Just moved. How's the dating environment here?

Anyone work for Schellman in the NY metro area. Want to know what’s it’s like in terms of work load, client base and travel. Thanks!

Do a lot of seniors in the advisory groups work weekends? I am coming from a group that has busy seasons sometimes we don't get a day off for a few weeks before the deadline. 80-100 hour weeks for me.

There's a ton of self help and leadership books out there to help people in their careers. If there was one that was written front the lense of a public accounting, would you read it?

When traveling for the week, does EY strongly adhere to the no expensing lunch policy or is more of a keeping the amount per day under a threshold?

Why does the FYE close revenue matter? If it doesn’t count towards this FY, it’s not like we are losing it. It’s still going to be counted in the next year?

Counselor never talked to me about my year end review and it was never released to me, I still haven't had my comp discussion. Didn't get the comp email or any PPB in my paycheck, am I getting fired??

What is the benefit of staying in audit until manager?

Me as associate: can't wait to be senior and give most work to staff! Me as senior, with no staff: can't wait to be manager and give most work to seniors! Me as manager: READY FOR DISAPPOINTMENT

If you have 4 days PTO, would you rather use it together in one week or take 1day off for 4 weeks ?

Best advice for someone looking to get out of tax? Would prefer a role that deals with financial/strategic analysis and financial modeling in order to assist in making strategic business decisions

We stay until 8 or 9 everyday and then at the end of every week my manager tells me to book only 40 hours. It sucks ass and now I have to explain to my counselor why my utilization is so pedestrian...

What would you choose and why? Core Tax, SALT, or International

I love when people say, "I can't wait for to spend my tax return." I always respond with how do you spend a bunch of forms and documents?

Which big 4 has the biggest single office in the US?

Best intern pranks.. go!

I resigned yesterday evening.. today morning conversation with counselor and People Consultant went very cold... anyways piece out..