Curious. Studying vs Experience.
How many of you started studying and a lot of things at work or in your own life have cleared up? That "Ahha!" Moment when you do your own or a family member's taxes or when you finally understand a topic that confused you in school or at work?

Was it due to studying for the CPA that helped or was it actual work/life experience (or both).

What’s the difference between ED and partners? How does one become an ED vs partner?

Exploring over employment and wondering what jobs one can do with little to no meetings (no coding experience).. would getting certified as salesforce or service now admin be the right path to go?

Appreciate all other ideas .. TIA :)

Associates - Care to share your rough budgets (income, spousal income/family support, rent, monthly spending, student loan payments, savings, etc.)?

Hey Fishes,

Currently I’m looking for an opportunity with Big 3 firms.

Presently working with a Big4 firm.
Yoe : 5 years (before MBA)
Qualification : BE, MBA (tier 1)

I’m interviewing with another firm next week. Has anyone made a switch like that before? How did you do it? I work in a small criminal firm now. Interview is with a same size/practice area firm.

We’d love to hear success stories of the extreme. Has anyone gone from low ranking bottom class struggling for work to a rewarding career, both fiscally and mentally? The more contemporary the better, since the legal education, landscape and job market has drastically changed in the millennium.

Hello!
I’m a student majoring in Software Engineering. I’m starting my third year in a few months and have an internship where I’m learning more about working with an actual team on real-world projects. However, I feel like I need to do more to stand out and have a stronger software background. Anyone have any tips or suggestions for what I should do on my own time to strengthen my skills?

Alright gents, quick opinion how valuable is a WMCP & Chfc designation

Currently finishing off my finance degree wondering if it’s worth it before achieving a CFP & CFA

More context I aim for more roles in wealth & assets management or commercial / institutional investments either states side or Latin American, speaking Spanish Portuguese. 

Anyone ever considered contractor gig in Meta/Facebook or any other big players in tech? I'm full-time in a smaller company and it's pretty stable. Wondering if the move could be worthwhile. Mostly want to explore other areas. Other things to consider: planning for babies in the next 3-5 years; maternity leave in current position is basically what's legally required.

Ex-consultant now in marketing. Used to be an avid follower here and got great insights on companies when trying to exit consulting so thought I’d try here for advice. Outside of FAANG, what are good large CA-based tech companies that provide good pay, WLB, and culture? DD has great people and WLB, but pay is low and you’re not given the tools and resources to succeed + truly make an impact. Google and Apple are ideal but need backups. Like is Salesforce still good? A company along those lines.

New investor here, should I sell my one singular Tesla stock(114% return) and look at some smaller stocks?

as another fish. have 13k left in car payments for another 40+ months, would you recommend doing a 10k onetime payment or investing that 10k instead. better to lower debt or keep paying monthly cost

Any realistic exit options from Cognizant? I’m not having luck switching firms.

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

I am working as a product designer.
Having 5 YOE.
Knowledge about photoshop, blender, uv mapping, textures, illustration, AutoCAD, Corel draw.
What would be the salary bar for a designer in a company? How to get a better growth in the design industry.
Could anyone suggest me?

I had recently attended the interview at IQVIA for sql developer position, but when I received the offer letter the designation mentioned there is "Software engineer- technical operations 130'.

Just wanted to know if this is some kind of a production support role.

Can anyone please help me understand this?

TIA !

I'm a PhD student (graduating next year) looking to pursue consulting (ideally at MBB or Big 4). I would love to learn about full-time opportunities in New York starting 2023

For those who didn't grow up golfing - how did you get into it, and where did you start?

Hi All,

Looking for job change. Currently working as an operations Manager and carrying 10.5 years of experience in OTC and P2P.

Please help to get good options in Delhi/NCR and Jaipur.

Whenever I think I make decent money, I come to this bowl and read recommendations on shoes, luggage, etc.

In the most unnecessarily complicated phrasing worthy a dissertation, what are you working on this week?

Hey folks,
Can anyone help me with the laptop configuration/brand which I should buy for working remotely. I will be joining GS next month and they told i won't get any laptop here.

Alaska to join Oneworld!!!

Differing views at firm...do you wipe existing amortization in acc/dil or is your intangible write up in addition to existing? I always believed the latter.

Greetings humans need 12 likes to unlock dm

Is it possible to practice M&A law outside of NYC?

How much time is acceptable to bill to admin per day?

Peloton worth it?

Need serious career advice about two jobs prospects. DM me please

I have got an addendum letter from Wipro today stating that my date of Joining has been extended by 45 days. My joining was in mid August. I have 2 options to Accept or Reject the addendum.
Can i reject the addendum, how will it impact if I reject it ?

Has anyone rejoined in CTS within 1 or 2 yrs? How was the process? What was the package that you were given during rehire?

What kinds of things do you do in commercial healthcare? If that’s a thing?

Hi Fishies, what’s the salary range for senior software engineer at Humana for 11+ years of experience. Got offer for 137k, I feel like it’s low for 11+ years experience

Can anyone share their study schedule for FAR?

FAR is my first exam. I plan to start studying 3/1 (25-30 hours/week) and have the exam scheduled for 6/26. Becker’s study schedule seems so....fast?? I also have the final review books.

Just started studying for audit and there’s a small section about intro to excel/data prep in excel and was wondering if this was part of the new material change? Just wanna know if I can skip this section. Thanks!

Oh my god. I am finally done with the CPA. It took me 5 years and I failed so many times, lost credit, spent thousands of dollars on different study materials, coffees, pens, etc. I can’t believe this day has finally come for me. If you’re struggling please don’t give up and don’t compare yourself to someone else. It will eventually happen for you if you keep pushing!

New York folks:
Are you aware of the CPA exam credit extension to 2021 for NY CPA candidates impacted by COVID19? It’s on a person-by-person basis and you need to request the extension. Has anyone tried doing this yet? Can anyone shine more light on this? The extension would really help me, but I’m not sure what more to tell them in my email than the fact that I couldn’t sit for the exams this Spring/Summer due to test centers closing in NYC.

i failed for the fifth time on AUD. Somehow I went from a 67 to a 63. I am so pissed because now I have to retake BEC as well. Help! Any tips or words of wisdom appreciated.

I’m starting to study for the CPA exams. Do you think I need to watch the lectures?

CA shutting down prometric, just received an email that my December date is going to be canceled.

Taking FAR soon! Currently reviewing the book and wanted to see if y’all had any advice on what modules/sections to cover more then others? Been hearing Gov/NFP is a big one. Anyone care to share what the exam was like for them and what it mainly covered?

Just took FAR for the fourth time today 😂 LOTS of not for profit questions and even sims were not for profit!!!!! Definitely more than 5-15% Becker said!!! I got like 60% was based on NFP!

Anyone here taken the LSAT and the CPA? Which one is harder?

Does any fish have experience prepping and taking the CAMS exam? I would appreciate any advice on study materials, exam preparation tips, and information about the exam.

Used Gliem for Reg and Roger for BEC and Aud. Really liked Roger though but heard its not good enough for Far.
Please recommend any good review course for FAR

Does anyone know if they suspend the fee for pushing back an exam? My exam is on Friday and I want to push it back by two weeks and it says zero fees, but I want to take a mock tomorrow to make sure I want to push it back and I don’t want to pay a fee since it’s 3 days before

How does someone remember so much. I feel like I spend a lot of time trying to remember things which I think in return hurts me

Taking Reg this Friday so wish me luck

Best course of action with BEC? Using Becker and the first two chapters are terrible...

I only have Reg left. I failed it once before. For those who have passed Reg what were some of things you focused on? Also if you have any study tips I would really appreciate it, tax has never come naturally to me.

Has anyone in NY requested NTS extension beyond the 12/31/2020 extension?

Anyone cram for FAR?

I took FAR in Aug and AUD last week. Didn’t pass FAR and feeling like I may have passed AUD. My original NTS for them runs out on dec 18. If I get a new NTS for one of them to take before busy season do I have to wait to take it until after my original NTS runs out?