Anyone move from big4 tax to private equity tax? What’s your experience been like?

How much time should I expect between starting a UX design boot camp, doing a job placement program with portfolio building to landing my first gig? I hope to be able to work quickly because I’ll have 15-20/week devoted to learning.

Think it’s possible to do it all under 6 months? I have 10 years of graphic design experiments 6 with a large entertainment company. I’ve saved money and I’m ready for the switch!

Investing beginner here. How did you learn? Any resources that I could read/watch would be helpful. Thanks

How does being a manager in audit compare to being a manager in deal advisory (AAS)? Nervous to make the switch of the unknown.

COO’s & previous SR. account executives…

I made it to regional manager for a franchise by age 22. Ran a successful financial practice & sold by the age of 33. Took 2 years off and built a health & wellness coaching platform for my wife (medical provider). Then, the last 2.5 yrs, have been a top producer in Saas sales as a senior account executive. I’ve been told I would make a great COO someday and I’m ready to take the next step into leadership. Who/what should I be targeting next?

Which ERP has the highest potential for a new Analyst? Feel lost between Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP, Workday, etc. Currently staffed on a major SAP project.
Want to make an informed career decision.

Hi Fishes
I have got offers from PwC AC Bangalore (EA) in Management Consulting vs Accenture Capability Network as Management Consulting Analyst.
CTC almost Same

Which would be better considering WLB and growth?

Workex :Pre MBA 3 and Post MBA 1 (in consulting)
Tier 1 Bschool

For this of you former CoS: what was your next role after Chief of Staff?

How difficult/easy was it for you to land your first job after receiving your Bachelors? What do you wish you did differently? What is something you are glad you did?

Is an mba worth it for me?

I’m 27, make 125k at a credit rating agency, I’ve been getting finance job offers that pay around 150k. I went to a state undergrad school (think penn state, Rutgers), would an m7 mba really make a meaningful difference in my career if I want to do something in high finance?

I love what I do and I have an offer to stay in International Development and be a manager with 86k, focusing on my technical area + lots of travel. But I also have offers from Deloitte and EY to be a GPS consultant at ~100k. Is it worth it to move to D or EY? Have personal financial goals that i need to reach for my family and thats why i started considering EY and D.

I have no idea what I’m doing. Life is a little overwhelming, and I want to keep growing as a professional but in a different direction than where I’m at right now. Switching careers and industries is so difficult. Props to those who’ve broken into their first job after a career change!

Hi. I have just joined PwC India as a Sr. Analyst, from Campus. How many months/years of experience do I need before I can become an Associate?
Now I understand, it pretty much depends on my project and manager(s). Still, any good practices or suggestions to expedite the process?
Thanks a lot.

Does MBB give you a good variety of projects (both in function and industry), and did that help you discover what you want to specialize in (either in consulting or in an industry job)?

Got offer from BCG for ECT. Read numerous comments about ECT being not attractive compared to Generalist track. Also heard challenges about billability/utilization. Any views/ guidance appreciated!
I am not super keen to become a partner (selling) and main reason to join will be working with different clients, smart talented people and a good brand. End goal (at the moment atleast) is to stay for few years and return to the industry. 15 YOE

Aside from Georgetown, any other MBA programs recommended for international development/finance? Looking to pivot from my current business/tech strategy work.

As a fresher and having completed 2 months at DI I feel that there is no growth for me here. Has anyone felt the same?

Has anyone heard of "to the new" company in noida.
Hows the company as brand wise. Will switching from a well known company to a less known company be a downgrade from career growth perspective(less number of calls in next switch) ?

ACCA and CPA qualifications. How useful are they in the line of consulting. I work in the M&A space focusing on FDD. Happy to have a chat to see what qualifications if any are actually useful in our line of work.

I have two offers, one from Am Law 100 firm and one from Am Law 200 firm. Am Law 200 firm is offering 40K more (otherwise the firms have same hours target and, based on discussions, similar culture). I’m trying to decide between the two based on long term career prospects, both offer opportunity for NEP (not sure how realistic it is at either). Also not sure of overall earning potential down the road. Is the 40K now worth it or am I likely to make that up at the Am Law 100 firm in the future?

I've always wondered this ... How do PPMD's find new opportunities.. like is it mostly through networking / grapevine.. or something more structured?

Valuation people, how long until you got good at your job? Im 5 months in and can still barely follow..

Hi ,

Can anyone suggest about fitment round .

So I just started a new job in sales (B2B specifically). All my life I’ve been in blue collar jobs, military, then construction work ect. I don’t have much money saved to get myself my own business cards as I’m sure they are important to have, I’ve got all the info that I need to go out and start selling. I guess what I’m looking for is just tips on how you guys were successful walking into a whole new arena if that makes sense?

Hi Fishes, What is the fixed ctc band for SC2 at EY GDS SC&O. Also, how are the levels tracked for progression for a given designation (SC2 to SC3).

Please respond if someone knows about it.
EY

Hi, I'm new to Dallas. Have been eyeing on rental investment in Dallas. Looking into Zillow, properties in Arlington seem to have good appreciation. Is it good idea to invest in Arlington? What other areas in Dallas can I consider (checked Carrollton, Plano, Coppell, Addison).
Thank you.

What are the realistic alternatives to coinbase? Fees seem outrageous.

where my canadians at? how strict is covid there? my friend is in toronto for work and the hotel found out he has covid. now they’re locking him in his room. is that legal? if so, what’s the protocol to break quarantine? hotel wouldn’t answer 🫠

Is there a legal or corporate law team in KPMG or other big 4s where they hire LLBs or Company secretaries? KPMG Deloitte EY PwC KGS

Hello, I looking for referral in business developpement management with relocation option. Thanks to anyone that can help!

Paid $100 application fee for GEP but police verification not available at my home location during my visit to India. Is there any work around?

Anyone did a H1B transfer recently using premium processing ? Trying to understand timelines

Hi,

KPMG has mentioned in offer that they shall provide reimbursement for purchase of home computer for 1L once every 3 years

Is this right???

Anyone hear ride motorcycles? What do you do with your helmet when you go into stores?

Do you like humor incorporated into resumes? Why or why not?

To the post below- it is quiet, so I’ll bite!
Does anyone know about associate compensation at the regional Atlantic Canada firms? The the big ones have all been posting job ads for associates in the 3-5 year range. Any insight on salary and billable targets?

Need 12 likes

HCl interview

Would anyone help me with time limit for HCL interview after successful completion of 2 technical round. It has been 2 weeks now and no response from HCL technology. Do I need to think that I am rejected or HCL HR is busy with other activities. Even they are not responding to emails about my candidature

got offer in wipro nd adp which one to join and both pays same salary.please suggest

What’s the best way to pivot into data analytics role from accounting/reporting background?

Additionally; what’s the best way to do it from the managerial level (I.e. currently FR Manager).

Is there a role for a CPA that wants to get into data analytics? Senior audit associate now that wants to exit to get experience with SQL, Python etc. but don’t want to start all over. What roles can I look at where I could leverage my CPA experience but still learn about analytics?

Looking through big 4 transparency salaries… does Baker Tilly just have awful pay for tax or is it just too small of a sample? Why do they pay 10-25% lower than all other firms?

Can anybody speak to how much they pay tax managers MCOL?

Can you leave as an A2 to an audit client that you’re not on the team

Anyone switch from core tax to either advisory or an HR/IFS (internal firm services) role?

What’s your experience with leaving a company every 2-3 years for more $$?

Post YOE and TC/year below

Getting an opportunity from KPMG UK Audit to join biggest asset manager in UK in Internal audit (with promise to rotate if I dont like it) and also with 30% uplift in pay and obv work life balance, worth it to go?

83k in industry senior accountant, is that bad? When I said $90k they said they can’t do that and told me $85k is absolute max. Should I keep looking?

There is an opportunity that I’m currently interviewing for that is very interesting to me. I’m interviewing two other places but I’m not responding to LinkedIn emails for other positions. The other positions don’t interest me as much. On one hand I don’t want to waste time prepping for all positions and rather put that time only for the ones that I have going on, on the other hand I feel like what is that falls through. Wondering if I’m making the right choice

What does the Tax Reporting & Strategy Deals team at PwC do? Do they have busy seasons or all year round busy? What’s the pay like compared to other tax specialties such as general compliance or M&A? Thanks in advance.

2nd year staff from Big 4 looking for a Staff Acct position?Co pays 70/75k max.CPA not mandatory but pref working on it.High growth env. PERSONALITY important.Hardworking&can put in the hours.Bay Area

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.

Are people looking to leave when for their LinkedIn title - job title, no company listed in the header or am I over analyzing lol

Anyone work for Blackrock Delaware willing to chat? Considering a PE financial reporting role there

CFGI offers anyone recently? Consultant level NYC what did you get offered

What level and service line were you at the big 4, and what percent salary increase did you get once you left? I’m a S1>S2, and the offers I’m seeing are around 10%-15% higher, which feels a little low. But maybe I’m being unrealistic.

Very new to being headhunted by recruiters on LinkedIn, should I be concerned with sending recruiters my resume or anything along those lines if they’ve messaged me?

Any recommendations for an accounting recruiter with a national job database? Finally taking the plunge and want to use a recruiter. I'm looking for a remote only role as I don't know where I want to live.

I’m in my 2nd year in audit. I want to pivot into management consulting within a big 4 or MBB. Has anyone seen someone make this lateral movement? I’m not sure how feasible that is and what steps to take. I’m also down to discuss further with whoever is comfortable in connecting.

If you make it to senior manager at big four can you leave and become partner or director at mid size firm? Is this hard to do? I know there is a lot of politics at big four and have no interest staying in a senior manager role for 6-8 years and risk a chance of still not becoming partner. Also I got a long way to go before senior manager fyi.