Are there any companies out there that don’t need CPA to be manager even if you’re eligible to sit for the exam?

How is life in FDD/ what are the most common exit opportunities?

Friend of mine is going to EYP following their MBA. They asked if they would be able to lateral over in 2 years to PE. Any tips on how they can best set themselves up to do so? (Previous experience was naval academy and 5 years served as an officer)

Would would a senior product manager do over and beyond a product manager. We don’t have any seniors at my startup and I’m trying to figure out what I need to do/achieve to get promoted. Any advice would be much appreciated.

6 years in public accounting, manager 2. Is a financial reporting manager at a $2billlion SEC company a good position to transition into? Your thoughts pls.

Hi friends I have offers from HSBC as well as Visa Inc. what would you recommend to join from better career perspective and brand ?
Software engineer with 3+ YOE

Any CAMS certified people out there? Tips? Tricks?
Is it worth getting?

Hi all. I was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder type 2 and it’s been hard to heal with the ups and downs of a very competitive sales position in the current market. Before taking FMLA for 12 weeks I was a top performer. Any advice from those that also live with bipolar disorder, or advice on a potentially a less stressful position to ease out of sales? I have 7 years healthcare sales and 1.5 years as a MLO.

Anyone else feel like Chicago has very limited "upward" exit options, especially for tech? It seems like outside of consulting, most people who earn a higher incomes are in trading/banking/PE 😕

Does your PA firm require a CPA license to go to manager and above? What firm are you with?

Got laid off in tech corp dev making 250-300 all in. Have an offer to join a fairly new family office investment team in PE buyouts but will be a fairly significant cash pay cut vs what I was making in tech corp dev. I’ve always been interested in doing investing. All things being equal, is there better upside to take the fam office to do PE (at a pay cut for now), or go do another corp dev job? 6-7 YOE

Looking for advice in context of being a EY SM that will be part of NewCo if it goes through. Would I be better off shooting for MD this year vs waiting 2-3 years for Partner?

What does transitioning from entrepreneurship > top VC fund look like? Seems like they usually come in at the partner level, but what kind of background would they need? Would say a 7-figure exit mean much? Low 8-figure?

I am A2 in PwC AC Bangalore in Management consulting - I want to shift to US office due to some reasons. Can anyone please elaborate the intercompany transfer / internal rotation process? Like where to apply? what are the requirements?

Hello Fishes,

I am Indian Chartered Accountant with 3 years of PQE in Audit and Assurance. I am looking for a job in US or Europe in Financial reporting. Please suggest me the best way to apply there and if there is any other certification that I should do.

I'm a current AC at my agency but looking to switch departments. I'm torn between applying to the SEM specialist role vs the social media specialist role. I'm leaning more towards SEM, but at this point I'm looking to choose whichever has the best earning potential down the road. Anybody have some pros and cons for both?

Has anyone gone from a federal gov’t employee to private industry? I’m considering making the swap for better pay, I make decent money where I’m at and I know I have job security. Just trying to see if there is anyone else that was bold enough to make the leap.

Does anybody work in a rule for a litigation finance or legal funding company who doesn't hail from a big law firm in background? Basically I have a lot of interest in the area have read a book about it in my free time and was wondering what sort of entry level opportunities I should be seeking.

Does anyone have a negotiation template for entry level recruiting coordinator. I’m going to be discussing my salary and benefits package and want to be able to ask the right questions and say the right things. Thanks in advance!

If I have to book 20 meetings a month, how many conversations do I need to be having a day ( email, LinkedIn, cold calls, dark social ) with a drop out rate at 20%.

Considering a move from a B4 to the West Monroe deals practice. Any insights from people working there or who worked there?

Poll: What dress code do you follow at your home office?

All I want to do is curl up in bed with hot tea and a good book. Recommendations for if I ever achieve said dream?

Anyone hiring for HR, Project Manager, or Business Analyst roles? I have 3 years 8 months of experience in HR at a midsized law firm in SoCal. I have an AA in Business Admin, Economics, Social & Behavioral Science. I’m currently completing a BS in Management (about one year to go) and am getting a project management certificate from google careers cert. on cousera. If you’re not hiring, I appreciate any referrals. Thank you kindly.

Hi Fishes,
What should be the salary for Manager / Sr Manager having 14+ yoe in project/product service operations? I am at 32 lpa which I think is quite low having worked with top consulting firms for close to 12 years.

What is the mean salary for a Project Manager in Italy?

Anyone in here doing pursuits? What is director level travel like?

Only For MacBook Users -
I slightly dropped my MacBook and apparently (slightly) damaged the keyboard and trackpad as per service Center. I don’t see any visible damage to the system but that’s what they say and are charging me about 28k for this even though my system is in warranty period (will complete a year in a few days). Are there any workaround for this? Like I can use external keyboard or maybe negotiate, anything else?

I have my second round PgM interview coming up. Would appreciate if you could please share some resources for interview preparation! TIA

Read a LinkedIn post from a CEO today about putting in 18 daily hrs in the first 5 years of the job and worship work to become successful. Oddly disturbing.

Any thoughts?

Which is the more lucrative and flexible long term career path when comparing .NET development vs salesforce development.

By flexible I mean in terms of moving between positions, companies and technologies.

I've done both and am currently doing salesforce development but don't want to get pigeonholed.

What’s your hourly rate for web development and where are you located? If you’re able to share, I’d really appreciate it. My agency is trying to figure out how to strike a balance in quoting website projects. We’re based in New Orleans and are not looking to gather comp set data. We just need some validation.

Any book recommendations on advanced procurement/sourcing concepts?

Most popular books I find such as 'Procurement and Supply Manager's Desk Reference' are not detailed/deep enough.

When extended family asks what you do for a living? You say “ well it’s the taxes for funds like venture capital ” oh so starting a new business “ kinda of “ I had a former manager tell me explaining public accounting is tough. I would have to agree with that former manager. maybe I should have said I prepare K1s and 1065s lol

What's our chance of becoming a CFO?

At what level, would one start getting technical questions in an interview for an industry position? - manager? SM?

If anyone is looking for a job working in RSM's tax financial services group that has experience in either Private Equity, Hedge Funds, or Venture Capital space send me a message. Please have a resume for me to review and then I can get you setup for an interview. I am based on Los Angeles, but I am not concerned about location, as we need people in this space all throughout the firm. I spent 13 years with the big four before making the move and it was the best decision I have made.

How is the staffing situation in your office? People are dropping like flies at all levels.

How much are your raises every year on average? As a senior it’s been 6-8%

All SMs currently in pipeline - How many years at SM on average would you say it takes to be a partner these days?

Do you know of any success stories going from FS tax to FAANG type company tax departments?

Do you know anyone with this background that pivoted into tax technology? If so how?

How are the pipelines to making partners looking at other firms? Do you see 7 to 8 years at SM level like EY? Is 3 to 4 years an old news? This is for fed compliance btw. Are other service lines any better?

EY FSO tax and the equivalents at other firms, let's start a chat!

Just internally transferred from PCS to FS tax team as a senior. What can I do to catch up all the technical skills and stay on top of everything?

Anyone figure out how the 1065 will be presented this year for clients with GAAP books? Seems like M-2 should be tax but the instructions say book and “match K-1”

Do you enjoy financial tax? Have you ever tried to transfer to general tax and was it successful?

When someone who doesn't know what FS tax is asks you what you do for living, do you say you are in tax or finance?

Do you think FS tax works more than regular, lack of better words, tax in general? Want to get an idea of your particular office culture.

How's everyone's schedule these days? EY getting busy already.

Are there firms with FS tax practice in Seattle? Specifically fed compliance: Private equity. I know EY doesn't. Any other firms?

Do hedge funds people have better schedule than PE people?

What is EY Edge in FSO? What do you do and what are the hours like?