Any of you currently stuck on year-round audits since joining the firm? Does this limit one’s path to manager promotion? What do you do to continue developing your experiences?

Coming from audit... when do you plan to leave the big 4 and what is your hope to do after public accounting? Particularly interested to hear different non-accounting roles

Any tips on leaving a firm “correctly”? Was about to go “of counsel” with my firm of 6 years, but then another firm whose partners I really respect (and personally like) offered me a partnership position. I predict my current bosses will *flip* (cut off file access immediately, try to beat me to calling my clients, etc.), so how do I set myself up for a successful transition?

Which certifications are considered high value right now?

How to ask Salary Hike to my Manager, How should i lead the conversation? Will it impact anything (promotion etc.). Please guide me as I am fresher and this is my 1st company.

Working on my masters in finance. Would love to network either for future capital markets relationships or fellow finance people who want to grab drinks after covid.

How do we shift to investment banking/wealth management and is it worth it?

Getting into Tech with a company that focuses on Managed Print 1st and hardware second in the SLED vertical.

Will this experience help me move into SaaS or dev sales in the future? The money is attractive, but looking to sell in the tech space long term. Is MPS as the primary product a bad way to start my tech sales career?

Hello fishes! I am currently interviewing for a Portfolio Associate role a PIMCO , down in their Newport office. I would like to get some feedback if any of you are familiar with this role, what are the exist opportunities that can come up down the road? I know it is not presented as a front office role but more of a support role to PMs. Appreciate anyone’s input on this. Thank you!

Anyone pursued a MSL in Taxation degree? Did it open up additional opportunities? Trying to get into tax planning/structuring but don’t have a JD (not interested in practicing law). Currently CPA/MST.

Joined a new firm at the start of this year but it’s not a good fit and I want to leave for a different role type. Will it look bad to potential employers if I leave this company after 6 months? I was with my prior employer for 2.5 years before this.

Recently lateraled from MM to BB as AS1. Fully understanding that getting base salary bump and no demotion is a fortunate case, I want to do well at the new shop. Any advice for AS laterals?

I was just talking to a younger friend who goes to Cal and It seems like the kids these days hate FAANG or at least Amazon and Facebook are not desired at all. I personally don’t see too many issues working at either Amazon or Facebook because I work at Deloitte where I’m sure we have many questionable clients and worked in financial services before. Curious on whether people are thinking about the ethics of their exit company when deciding to move?

Hello, I have 10 yrs experience in the residential mortgage side including loan officer, underwriter, real estate ect. I am looking to move into the commercial underwriting space. I found a few schools with certifications. Can anyone recommend a certificate that holds weight when trying to break into cre underwriting? Anything I can do to stand out with minimal commercial experience? Most companies want 5 yrs experience and I am finding it hard to find opportunities. Thanks

I have 2 years of experience in Financial Services External Audit. However am currently looking for exit opportunities, any suggestions?

Is a year too soon to think about leaving? Seems like most "entry level" jobs are asking for 5+ years of experience. Should I try to stick it out?

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?

What is THE BEST professional development you've ever been to? (Conference? District workshop? Etc.)

I am thinking to switch my career from being an auditor to software. How hard it is to switch? Has anyone done this? What are your experiences? Thank you.

Can this week please just end?

Morgan Stanley friends - how are your bonuses looking today?

For those with spouses or family members who feel differently about COVID, what do you do? My husband and I have been on the same page up until now with the Delta variant.

Looking to pivot out of a top pharma marketing/ad agency and into consulting. Ultimately want to leverage both experiences to move client side or to a healthcare start up.

What are the best firms for this type of transition and why?

Do you like the fact that some companies specify internship is not considered as experience .

Is my 6 moths of internship void expect that I learnt from internship

Hi all,
I have a total of 5.5 Yoe and 3 yoe as Senior data analyst. Currently the CTC is 16.5 LPA. How much. I am thinking for seeking a hike to get around 19.5 LPA atleast. Is it feasible? Pls guide!!

I have client round on friday.. So anyone please help what kind of questions they can ask in client round..? Automation testing using selenium and 6 yoe

Should I accept an offer from a preseries A startup in this current climate? Concerned it may fail…

Coming from audit... when do you plan to leave the big 4 and what is your hope to do after public accounting? Particularly interested to hear different non-accounting roles

Does anyone have any fun online games to play with the team for well-being breaks?

98 almost 99k base salary in San Diego, CA not including the bonuses or OT… is this too low or reasonable?

Hi All

Will be joining Barclays Pune next week. Just wanted to check if Barclays is providing some goodies on Day01 of joining?

I know I'm expecting something but since I have been seeing a lot many organization's providing some really good goodies on Day01 so wanted to check here.

Any tips on leaving a firm “correctly”? Was about to go “of counsel” with my firm of 6 years, but then another firm whose partners I really respect (and personally like) offered me a partnership position. I predict my current bosses will *flip* (cut off file access immediately, try to beat me to calling my clients, etc.), so how do I set myself up for a successful transition?

Partners, when you identified a minor error from a deliverable that was reviewed by SA and manager. Do you mostly get upset/disappointed at the manager, SA or the associate?

Is it a red flag if they’re an associate?

Wtf is "warm regards" supposed to mean. Were they put in the microwave beforehand?

Which certifications are considered high value right now?

Anyone done the Netsuite Solutions Consultant Academy. Got contacted by an Oracle recruiter today about it. Seems really good but would like to hear from others first.

For those that transferred, do you get relocation money? Or a signing bonus for your new office?

I hate my life. I'm on the last chapter of FAR and it's my last exam...I hate this shit...all for something we are expected to get not something prestigious...excuse my petty rant.

M3 salary FSO Advisory NY?

Does anyone know the billable hours goal for managers at EY?

Anybody interested in these billion dollar cuts to HUD? How will that effect the audit industry for LIH?

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

Working with no budgets in any team. Partners indirectly encourage you to eat up hours. End of year it’ll hit my util even tho im 150% utilized. Getting sick of this nonsense.

I’ve been in public accounting for about 6 years and I feel like I need a certification. The CPA is not happening. What would be the most valuable CIA , CFE , CMA of CISA?

Just finished my b4 internship and received the full time offer. Comp and benefits info will be sent in a week or two. Since I'll be starting with a Master's, will that boost starting pay at all?

How long did it take before you learned to just embrace the craziness?

Getting my CPA hours is like doing jail time

I would have got parole but I don't have money

Everyone who's in the jail longer than you can easier beat you up

Everyday you just want to get it over

Can this week please just end?

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?

Any helpful advice for FAR. I'm taking it next week

Are you very serious and wish you were less serious or vice versa?

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

Looking for good behavioral and case interview prep resources. All suggestions and recommendations are welcome. Thank you!