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

Looking to exit from 195k base to a sales role base 140 + 40 in guaranteed bonus year 1 to make up for the lengthy sales cycle. I know in the long run total comp through equity and sales commission bonus can be much higher but having a hard time making the jump… mostly my ego to drop drastically in TCO the first year after spending all these years trying to increase base. Still interviewing - unicorn saas account exec. What would you do?

Im a junior level analyst at working in Asset servicing. I want to move to Equity research in about a year. What would I need skills wise to be able to move. (More context I’ve got a masters in finance and no prior work experience. Based on the UK)

Hi Fish,

I am currently working in non tech as an analyst. I have learnt SQL AND Data warehousing concepts. I am thinking of switching to any data related role Data Analyst/Data engineer. Appreciate your views/thoughts on this.
Should I have to learn some more to switch or should take up any real time projects to start a career in the above mentioned fields.
Overall experience: 3y
CCTC: 4.2 LPA

THANK YOU

Has COVID-19 taught anyone that they don’t know how to cook/grocery shop/provide basic sustenance for themselves? Lol

In college/grad school I always had a meal plan which made it super easy to get food. Then right after grad school I went right into consulting which I’ve always expensed meals or eaten out.

Now being at home, I have to adult by finding and making food myself - this sucks! 🤣😫

Hi all, anybody here working with State Street, I have been offered a position of team lead, there, wanted to know what is the hierarchy there and inputs about the organisation?
State Street

Ready to leave my current org to continue the process of learning and growth. Which companies actually have Account Executives hitting quota consistently, have a great product market fit, and have a positive culture geared towards career growth?

Is the CFE pretty easy?

Worth trying to jump from Clearview to MBB for the biopharma exit opps? Or would the exits be similar.

Hi everyone! I’m pivoting from working in politics in search of a role in DEI. I have 1.5 YOE managing multiple campaigns and a BA in Global Studies & MA in Ethnology. I have experience working in and with non-profits and a passion for people and culture. I’d love to connect to hear about your journeys & advice for an early career transition!

How is the future of Data Science looks like? I want to know , are there enough job opportunities in this field.
How is the growth ? Any suggestion for freshers?

Hired as SA1. if my utilization is low for round table but I’ve gotten good Snapshots will I go up to SA2 or SA1B, which I don’t want of course.

Hi,
I am working as Data Analyst. Now, I seen my interest towards Data Engineering.

Please help me to decide, Should I go with
Azure Data Engineer
Or
with Big Data Technology like Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Sqoop, Airflow.

Suggest me some good course to start.

Thanks 😊

Hi fishes,
I am currently working as Branch Manager (scale-2 officer) in one of the leading public sector banks and have 5 yr experience in core banking. I am having 2.5 years experience in the IT sector on vision plus as a software engineer (before joining the bank). I have knowledge of core banking as well as good knowledge of banking tools like finacle, caps, imac etc. I want to switch to private financial institutions.
Any suggestions about such institutions and the domain for I can apply

I need some good career-development or finance-related book recommendations

I'm a Tech Risk SC, but have an accounting/finance background. I'm doing the FRM now for broader cert experience, is it worth doing CA long term in my area?

How hard or easy is it to transfer groups within EY?

I am an Indian CPA and pursuing my level 2 Cfa. I have worked with family office and Swf and have relocated to Vancouver. Any tips on where to begin my job search

What are the approx bonuses within S&C at the C and M levels?

Starting as an SM in S&A on the strategy side in the next few weeks. What does travel budget generally look like? I understand first class flights are a no go domestic which sucks, but hoping hotel and food budget makes up for it. Also, does Deloitte pay for platinum Amex or is that out of pocket?

Is it worth to join Tavant Technology for bigdata and AWS cloud?

Hi all,
Please help me with referrals for the Big 4s or Investment Banks like Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan. I have 3+ years of experience. DM or comment to connect. Thanks!

If I want to transition into M&A from audit, what are some basic things I should consider?

My company is receiving backlash for…let’s say a poor decision that has gone viral in my city. For 3 days, almost everyone who has called customer support is just looking to insult and yell at us. This isn’t our fault :/

Can anyone refer me for the role of Associate Business Analyst at Deutsche Bank, job id - R0170973

Looking for a Deloitte recruiter (or referral for bonus) in the Memphis area. Currently work for another Big 4 but am moving soon to that area. Only have two years experience. Thanks.

Soon to be graduating from an MBA, and won't be able to attend a graduation ceremony or grad party - is it something life changing that I'll be missing out on?

Not sure if anyone of you know but we EY india people got excel sheet to fill up for diwali goodies. Has anyone know what we can expect in diwali goodies?

Who’s a better paymaster - Deloitte or EY Consulting? Looking for YoY growth assuming business does equally well at both the firms. Thanks!! Looking fwd to your wisdom fellow 🐡

Hi Sharks can you please tell me which can be a better option for me in case of job security and work life balance
Yoe : 7.9
Tech stack: endpoint manager SCCM
IGT (dufry client) : 22lpa includes 5% variable (complete WFH)
Mphasis (UCB Pharma client): 21 lpa including 5%variable - Hybrid working
Techm: 19 lpa + 1.25 joining bonus
TCS : 18.45 lpa

What's the minimum days/ years that one should have worked in order to receive the gratuity at Nagarro?
Do we get the amount in full that was deducted or do they give a fixed amount?

Just started a new job and three people from the team have put in their notice or have left. Not a good look.

Are PE investing role WLB and Stress that much worse than MBB?

Just finished entering 70% of my time for October. Anybody else?

Has anyone here switched from a big 4 to a smaller firm? What was your reason for switching and do you have any regrets?

Where can you get Four Stigmatic mushroom coffee at the cheapest cost?

Hoping for help w/ studying. TRANSACTION CYCLES?? I see inconsistent lists online and in books: (Revenue, Purchasing, Inventory, Payroll) vs (Sales, Purchasing, Payroll, Financing) vs....

Parking should really be reimbursed! Especially when its $20 a day.

I don't want to be a manager anymore.

Is the CFE pretty easy?

Do you ever get really motivated to do something and you get really excited about it and then you get home and you're just like nah...

Have you come across times where you meet the competition at the client site and just want to sneak em into the copy room, and have a good time? (Pretty sure that EY guy was thinking the same)

26 y/o JD, CPA, CFP --- what are my odds landing a career with the FBI?

Made it through the mothers, fathers, and in laws Christmas parties without any fighting, drunken yelling, or political discussion. Best Christmas gift of all.

What is EY’s reputation like in Charlotte and the Carolinas region? I hear they had layoffs around a year ago. Is all of this sorted out?

Got added to the client's mailing list so now I get typo-filled emails about "This person is covering as receptionist for 2 days" and "Who needs a mouse pad". ugh, can I unsubscribe?

Xmas party at client site today. Sitting here waiting for everyone to leave to I can full on raid the leftover snack bar without judgement.

I love my job, idk what you guys are complaining about...

What are some good personal finance books?

Thinking of trying to transition into audit. How is busy season? Do you get busy during quarters, or is it really just year end?

How much should a staff accountant with two years of experience be earning in San Diego?

I have to pack to leave tomorrow morning but I really don't want to..

No wonder PwC loses clients. We test 300 revenue samples on a subsidiary. KPMG audits the parent and literally does a revenue analytic. Not agreeing with KPMG but certainly hard to compete with that.

Is the best way to learn provision for someone who only does compliance one of those big 4 guides? Do they get updated each year? Any other sources you recommend?