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

Hi 🐠. I have a sibling that recently emigrated to Toronto and trying to land into healthcare consulting. Her background: MD degree, PhD in public health and currently doing diploma in cybersecurity. All of her degrees are from Asia. She has mostly spent her career as an academic in Asia and has extensive research and publications in public health. Any suggestions on what types of opportunities exist for her in Toronto?

Has anyone made the jump from one HR specialty to another? I’m trying to figure out if I’m better off trying to get experience in the new specialty internally, or if I just find a new role elsewhere. Thanks!

SAP 🐠, If you have a chance for a “do-over” in your SAP career, what would you specialize? OTC? PTP? Finance?

When do you think is the right time to take your side gig and make it your main gig?

HI All,

I have 3yrs of experience as a Customer Service Associate. I want to change my line of work as it is very monotonous. Can anybody suggests me what are the different roles I can apply for with my current skillset?

Hi Everyone! I'm looking to transition from healthcare consulting to pharma / biotech preferably in BD / corporate strategy roles, especially in LA area. Would appreciate if you can share your experience if you have made the amas transition (roles? Work type?). Looking to get a sense of what type of work exists out there.

For context, I've a PhD in Life sciences and 1.5 YOE in healthcare consulting at a boutique consulting firm

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?

I need everyone’s help😭 Money aside, how did you finalize which idea to pursue? I’m struggling to narrow it down from 4. Focusing is not an issue for me once I’m locked in, but I’m struggling to get there because I haven’t finalized which idea to focus on. Open to any recommendations please (books, personal stories, etc).

What are some interesting non-tech/insurance/advertising/consulting careers where data science is applied? Thinking of epidemiology and economics

How do potential employers look at a 4-6 month career break? Been at current job for less than a year and is mentally draining. I want to re-evaluate my career

How to get into private equity from consulting? They do not seem to have many open positions.

A relative of mine passed out in CSE in 2012 with 80% but never worked before. She is looking to start her career now... Can anyone guide or suggest how to go about it ... Since most openings are freshly out of college graduates only.
Highly appreciate your time.

Hi fishes, I got new offer from cognizant. How much average (min:max)appraisal sr associate gets? I would like to know the growth in CTS.

Looking from the in house side, what year (eg, fourth year associate) is a sweet spot to go in house? Especially as private equity associate.

I want to exit to MBB but if that’s not a possibility what are the next best consulting firms? Looking for at least midsize firms (non-boutiques).

Currently a first year staff in Risk Advisory in a Mid-Tier Firm hoping to move to Big 4 for either Risk or Cyber. When would be the most appropriate time to make the change? I heard that Senior Staff in mid-tier would most likely be hired as an “Experienced Hire” in Big 4. So would it be smarter to make the move now as a first year staff since I’ll be considered Experienced Hire anyway?

Considering switching careers:

I got hired straight out from college 5 years ago from a small CPA firm and have worked in Tax ever since. Lately, I feel like this is not what I'm actually into. What else I can do with my Accounting degree?

My passion is Real Estate and Interior Design, love Managerial Accounting, I can sit for hours analyzing data, I also have a degree in Supply Chain Management.

My passion cannot feed my family but I've been burned out so much after years in Tax. 😞

MBB folks, I’m a Product Manager (non-tech company) and interested in working at MBB.

Which level/role does MBB can offer me ?

currently tossing up between staying at a global company (who is in the process of some positive changes) with an amazing manager who supports my career and flexible working … however comes with the inherit issues that come with a long standing global company

compared with a role at a smaller mga, higher salary (around 30%) more , more visibility career wise and some great employee benefits , management seem to be supportive and low staff turnover

which would you choose here

I have 2 exams done and am starting work tomorrow. Any tips on keeping up with assignments and finishing these exams before they expire?

Does anyone have a respiratory specialist that they’d recommend? How do you guys find specialist doctors?

Hi Fishes,

What package can we expect for Senior Enterprise Architect with 15 years of experience in Salesforce India?

Is anyone aware of a tax software (e.g., TurboTax) for preparing a form 706? For personal use, so cannot be a commercial license only product.

Hey all
Will any company allow an employee to join the Territorial Army while working?
TA requires at least 3 months of mandatory service every year.

Has anyone participated in the AWS Tech U program. I’m trying to break into solutions architecture and trying to use that. I am a consultant at D and wondering if this is a downgrade. Does anyone know level of the program, structure, pay? Any help appreciated

TCS allows WFH below covid? What's the WFH policy in TCS gurgaon.

What’s your jacket of choice on a 30-40 degree day? I wear a parka, but that’s usually too heavy if it’s not snowing.

Hello fellow fish bowlers! 🐠 I’m looking to work as an Analytical Chemist in the Greater Toronto Area. I’m from the UK with an MSc in Chemistry and 3yoe in a CRO, with specialities in HPLC and team management. I have an open work permit also. If anyone could refer me to any companies willing to entertain me, please get in touch! 👨🏻‍🔬🧪

Hey, I am looking for a role of Food and Beverage attendant in hotels. If you hear of anything within your own network that you think might fit the bill, I’d so appreciate if you could send a heads up my way. Thanks

Any Range Rover Velar owners/leaseholders here?

Would love to hear about the good, bad and ugly. TIA 😊🙏 Also about whether you own or lease it.

Hi fishes,

I am a c++ developer primarily on linux and qnx. I wanted to get started with the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) c++ library used for windows application development.

I don't see options in udemy. Is there a popular YouTube playlist or any other material you would recommend?

Doing a federal clerkship and thinking of my options after. Anyone in NJ/NY/PA biglaw lit group with collegial and pleasant work environment? I do not care about billable requirements/workload, just salary and don’t want to be treated like shit.

Any data engineers looking for a referral at Thoughtworks?

Do OPTUM gives reimbursement for broadband installation?

Are the new wage requirements applicable if you move offices within the firm you work for?

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

Do hedge funds people have better schedule than PE people?

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?

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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?

What's our chance of becoming a CFO?

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”

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