Anybody else leveraging CFA to escape public accounting? Taking Level II in June.

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It's might crack a window, but don't expect it to be a full blown escape plan.

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Would like to get into valuation (not TAS), providing second opinions on fund controlling interest investments.

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Same! That or ER

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How's the studying going? It's an overwhelming amount of material

I feel prepared - though it wasn't easy juggling with 60 hr work weeks. Going to be a helluva summer! What's ER?

Ah I still have a ways to go. Still have over a month left though. And Equity Research.

Any idea the difficulty to move over to buy or sell side ER? Is that an easy move? Is the CPA enough to make the move ? Or do u need CPA/some CFA?

It's difficult but possible with some CFA / finance degree. Probably a bit tougher than moving into a public accounting Valuation practice

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I wanted to know what do you guys think I should ask for expected compensation - my profile is :

3 Years into InfoSec compliance around ISO27001; SSAE-18; CIS

1 Year into Identity and Access Management (PAM focussed)

Holding ISO27001LA, CompTIA Security+, AZ900.

In next 4 months I target to achieve AZ500, and CISSP.

Can someone please evaluate and tell me what can I ask in AUD ? Pre and Post CISSP

Thanks in Advance

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What opportunities does Tax M&A experience lead to?

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I've been noticing a new trend in biglaw passive aggressiveness: Adding a question mark to a non-question when you're following up on something. E.g., "Hi X, just wanted to check in on Y as the client would like to see a draft as soon as possible? When can we expect this?"

And to the people who do this... why?

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Birthday dinner in Philly with a small group of girls?

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SPHR exam- has anyone ever been “randomly selected” for an application audit? This just happened to me and the sheer amount of effort that is going to go into collecting all the documents almost makes me not want to follow through. Since I didn’t finish undergrad, they’re asking for a copy of my high school diploma or transcript and that itself is going to be an absolute nightmare to get hold of. Guess I’m not really looking for a solution here, just venting.

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Colleague with a “top 40” mba found out I’m applying this year and won’t stop giving unsolicited advice like “be sure you’re involved in things outside of work” 🙄 no shit...

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Gym before, during, or after work?

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Is 22 too young for a guy to get married? Say he’s financially stable and independent, would you feel comfortable marrying your sister/daughter at that age? Looking for brutally honest answers here

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I am currently a sales rep at cintas and I am thinking about making the switch over to tech sales. Does anybody have an advice or opinions on what I should do and where I should look? And if it would be smarter to stay at cintas?

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This is for all the mates here who are living with their elderly parents with their siblings stationed abroad. How do you manage your elderly parent's health and how much support do you receive from your siblings who are abroad and don't wish to return either.

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Anyone use composer.trade? Seems intuitive enough but lacking some fundamental features.

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Are people meeting in small groups and not wearing masks? What’s the new social norm?

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What are the highest/lowest paying pharmaceutical sales companies?

I work for Eli Lilly and make 80k base with up to an additional 40k in commission (usually it ends up being around 30k, not 40k due to high goals) I have 4 years or experience but I have a great or good relationship with many primary care doctors in my patch compared to my peers that have 10-15 years experience.

I want to know if I know change companies for more or if everyone would pay about the same with my experience.

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What’s everyone’s recommendation for a cost effective software to make a case timeline for trial?

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Hi! I'm a GedEd Middle School ELA teacher in Texas. This year I'm teaching 3 sections of coteach ELA and it's been a nightmare. I don't know if the coteach model is just a nighmare or if it's just the way my school/district has rolled it out that is making it a nightmare. Does anyone have experience with coteach? Any help is appreciated.

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Does anyone have insight into opportunities, culture, etc. @ Guidehouse?

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My friend is working in Microsoft as a project manager. Got an offer to join make my trip as a technical program manager. Current salary is 15l (base 11.5). Yoe 5+ years How much should he ask for? Microsoft MakeMyTrip

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Can anyone give ideas on Novartis case Study round?
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But the questions do not seem to get asked or when they do the answer isn't right. How do others deal with this issue?

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Shoutout to all the newly promoted Partners, Managers and Seniors. Hard work pays off, if you are determined and willing to focus on your career goals.

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How long does it take from the moment one applies for the CPA, to actually receiving it in NY?

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How would you improve K-12 education?

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How much do you earn and how much are you able to save each month / year ?

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Do you know when we hear about raises, PBB this year?

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So clutch that I aged out of the draft like 2 months ago

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When you left one Big4 and went to another, did your firm let you work your 2 weeks or make you leave immediately? I’m Tax staff at EY and I’m considering leaving soon; trying to plan accordingly

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PWC Audit A3 to Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory at a very small firm? Thoughts

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How often do tours of duty turn into permanent positions? I know it depends on need but on average

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EY Boston office 🐠 has anyone done a rotational program? I have done two winter internships with the assurance team and want to try switching to SaT consulting. Want to see if anyone has done it before. Did tax with PwC and didn't find it to be a good fit for me.
Would love to connect with someone!

P.S. don't have access to company bowl so posting here (some technical issue) and this is a duplicate post coz I messed up posting earlier 💀😅

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Anyone in employment tax? How's that field like? Interesting? What about credits and incentives? TIA

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I actually am looking for a girl roommate in Pittsburgh, walking distance to downtown starting January. If anyone's interested comment below👇🏼

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Anybody been coached out this summer? I had a bad year, though my work was great and utilization high, I wasn’t “managing” the engagement well enough... so got held back. $0 raise, $0 bonus.

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Is switching to a regional (6 offices) firm from big 4 a career step back? Looking to leave, lots of smaller firms interested but worry it’s a backwards move.

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