Any recommendations on taking the CISA exam from home vs from a testing center?

I’m honestly tired of being at an agency and not feeling as fulfilled as I used with strategy as a career. Have anyone here make a career change? if so, what other jobs out there - outside of agencies and client side - can you apply what you know as a strategist? Curious if anyone has done it and has some advice.

At EY, we have different grades for Managers, i.e. Manager 1, Manager 2 and Manager 3. Is this the same at PwC? Also, for Senior Manager too?

Hi Fishes,
I have 6 YOE in financial reporting, if an opportunity in Morgan Stanley in fund accounting arises, should I go ahead with it or would it be a reverse step career wise, would appreciate insights on same and also of MSFS Fund accounting culture, WLB, if anyone can help with the same...
Thanks in advance, would appreciate your help

Starting a new job as a Merchandising Coordinator for a large food/sales company soon… no experience in merchandising, just customer service. Any advice???

Does Lebanese diaspora really command more power in the MBB and T2 in the region? How can others navigate a career here?

Exiting to a boutique for a promo/more comp/WLB? Good idea?

Projects will be focused, long term comp is still great but obv much lower than MBB.

Any thoughts?

I’m feeling stagnant in my career and looking for ways to grow. I was considering obtaining a PMP certification and wondering how impactful this is. Is this certification well recognized?

T3 firm reached out re: direct admit to the partnership with some runway to grow the practice. I am at a firm now where there aren’t bright line metrics to make PPMD, but think I could make it in 2-5 years. This would be a step down in brand, but might be better from a WLB and getting to start at partner. Haven’t had firm comp talks yet but range was well north of 50% increase in cash comp from current (plus LT equity, draws, etc). Anyone take $ over brand? what are some traps to watch for?

Anyone have a test bank for the Azure 900 cert or have any recommendations on how to pass it asap. Also looking into AWS cloud practitioner

So as a 30ish yo with a government/PE/tech background and CIPM/CIPP… I’m finding privacy work is just much easier and interesting than other kinds, but still pays plenty well.

Is it too late/inadvisable to go to law school to specifically aim for privacy work?

I just find some firms are unwilling to entertain the idea that anyone but a lawyer has anything relevant to contribute in this space…

What are the exit opportunities for a product manager in canada? Ideally one that makes 2-300k

I have been practicing in creditors rights/foreclosure in PA & NJ for around 4.5 years. Due to the foreclosure/eviction moratoriums there is no work to do and I was furloughed. I am looking to change directions- what is the most logical next move?

Entering my 2nd year as a medical malpractice (insurance) defense litigator. My billables are 2200 per year, even during WFH and COVID while the courts are moving very slowly. Any advice as to what I should look into for an exit? I can’t hit those billables while maintaining my sanity.

Hello! I’m wondering if anybody has any advice in getting into HR? I graduated in 2020 with a degree in psychology and had a temporary internship in HR which didn’t teach me much. I have experience in customer service, sales, counseling etc. Any advice on roles and/or fields that would kickstart a career in HR? Thanks!

Any book recommendations on change management?

I'm currently an SEO Analyst/Web Developer/Digital Marketer. Looking to be more client facing in the future. You think I have a chance in an Account Management role?

How did you guys know that this was the career for you? Some days aren't so bad and i think i can do this. Other days I wish i was doing something else with my life.

Question on lateral transfers from Tier2/Boutique to MBB. If I’m coming from a Manager position would the norm be to also start as a Manager at MBB or does one usually get nocked down one level?

Realize this might vary case by case but curious to hear experiences

I currently work at a medium sized firm and have about two years experience in personal injury litigation. The billable hours and lack of work life balance are really getting to me and I am looking to switch to something else out of litigation, preferably in house. I am also looking to relocate to a different state. How do I go about properly marketing myself to companies that might not take my relocation and minimal experience seriously?

Anyone know of any building owners looking to work with a start up and sell or lease their building to?

For a writing sample: Is it better to use a motion that you won, or a motion that may reflect better writing/analysis, but that you lost? Does your answer change if the winning motion is more recent than the losing one?

Hello Globers

Anyone working with Fiserv Solutions Or Banco de Sabadell Clients.
They have relevant openings for my stack, but they are Banking Projects. I had heard banking projects are strict with their security. Will they ask to report to office or any other measures we have to follow

LETS GO ATLANTA BRAVES!!!

Is there a firm that does a lot of consulting work for hospitals in Texas Medical Center (MD Anderson, Texas Children's etc.)?

Hey Media Fish - any recommendations on a tool that helps validate media mix (how much to spend with who)

BC - UVXY calls ATM here at close with Dec expiry?

Played day SPY puts at $307 strike and sold for 300%. Thanks BC and others who predicted afternoon fall.

Love that in true form I chose the 1 red meme stock. 😂💎💎💎

Anyone here willing to explain their thesis on bitcoin? Thanks!

Who was around in 2008/2009 at big 4? Specifically in advisory? How were those practices affected during the layoffs? Any insight to ease some of the worry/unknown would be greatly appreciated.

Any open OCM roles within this network?

How do you justify the ethicality of Airbnbs often accelerating gentrification and housing inequity in many cities? Do you weigh it against the GDP brought in by travel?

What are the best strategies for hosting your first Professional Development Workshop?

Guys thoughts on #NNN..??
Any 1 lost already..?

To ZSers who got onsite: How to get onsite opportunities as BTSA?

Monaco GP 2021 PSA: Marriott Le Meridien hotel in Monaco just opened up rooms on points for the Grand Prix weekend.

Hi all
I have a kind favor to ask of you, my dad who has 25+ years experience in finance is looking for better opportunities in UAE , requesting your help to kindly assist if you or anyone in your circle are aware of any opportunity. If there is anything please let me know and I will DM you .
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Does anyone work for a large privately held company that is using their IA strategically to identify risks specific to the current pandemic? If so, what company and what are you looking at?

So I’m probably thinking too much. But I’m looking to leave public accounting and have an opportunity with internal audit. I want to make sure where I go I have good opportunities to advance and if needed be marketable to other companies. Do you think internal audit makes you more or less marketable to other opportunities in the future?

What sampling methodology do you use and what’s the source? I’m part of a new internal audit department for a recent ipo company and we need to create a sampling methodology from scratch

Does anyone feel like going into internal audit has pigeonholed them in IA? Trying to decide to leave public for IA but I would like the option to go back to an accounting role if I want.

for those of you in internal audit at the senior level, how many hours a week do you average ?

Anyone here successfully completed the CIA certification? What study material did you find useful?

What third party applications are most of you guys using for internal audit management and sox testing? (I.e. workiva) and would you recommend it?

Do you see substantial gaps between internal auditing outcomes on one side, and expectations of stakeholders on another side?

Is anybody familiar with the CIA challenge exam?

I am currently a CPA debating if I should work towards a CIA certification.

If I read this correctly I can forgoe some of the CIA exam since I am already a CPA. Is this correct?

How do people in the IA profession motivate themselves? Personally, I love the fact that we are exposed to different business processes (rather than a specific number or subject matter), also I actually like the fact we are a bit more creative than the typical “in our less than humble opinion we think this number is not too incorrect” approach adopted by our external counterparts.

Would you leave external audit for internal audit even if there is no base increased, just sign on bonus? Been having an awful year round busy season and I’m just done. I have heard from multiple sources that WLB is better.

Hello,

Can someone give me an overview of what Internal Audit does? Received an offer for IA and currently work in External Audit. Want to know the differences between the two.

What’s the hierarchy in internal audit? It looks like director requires only about 10 years of experience. What’s after that? Do people just stay at that level for a while?

I recently transitioned from corporate finance to IA. I have a little bit of downtime. What resources do you recommend to help build my skillset and assist with the transition?

Anyone work for an insurance company? Specifically Humana internal audit? Any tips for applying, suggestions?

Is anyone hiring an internal audit manager with 7 YOE in industry they can refer me to? In public now. business process and IT Audit experience mostly in SOX but also operational audits, Department reviews, and some DRP work in every industry except media/entertainment and government.

Torn between two offers-
Citi IA (MRA Validation - Risk) or Morgan Stanley IA

If base comp is equal, which one would you choose?

Anyone here know the starting salary for an AVP at Barclays/Citi? Thinking about applying, but I’d like some insight.

What’s a good comp package for a Director level industry role non HCOL? ~11+ years of experience in big 4

Hi, I’m trying to figure out my long-term career path. I’ve worked in IA for most of my career. I recently got my CPA, and re-entered the work force after a 13 year break. Got back in as a Sr IA. Not sure what my options are in the long run with my background. Suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!