Do any of the Big Four have FDD groups in San Diego? Seems like most west coast practices are San Fran or LA.

Thoughts on SSI strategy?

@BB coverage bankers: what is the dynamic between your team and M&A counterparts? How much of your time is spent on execution work vs. pitching & relationship coverage?

Anyone know anything about Alvarez and Marsal PEPI? Was recruited for a role that sounded like TAS/preacquisition, but now it sounds more accounting/books for PE. Any insight?

Flight using AA miles is 35k. Cash price is 270. TPG estimates AA mile to be worth 1.4 cents. Is this just randomly bad or am I missing something? Domestic main cabin DCA to RDU if that matters.

Hi, does anyone work at Coupa? What is the WLB and team like? Thank you.

Anyone here switched to TS, M&A or Deals Advisory from Risk Assurance? How did you do it?

Just finished one year as an Associate in Risk Assurance. Looking for advice and tactics on how to best internally transfer.

Left public accounting as an Audit Manager to take a Controller position in private. Realizing I don’t want to get stuck in a Controller position LT and would like to possibly be in FP&A if I stayed in private. Have always had an interest in FDD and I am considering leaving private for FDD. Any thoughts on this potential move & if it would improve my chances of getting into FP&A later on?

I would appreciate any insight on management-side employment law in Dallas. I am a MLA at a large firm in LA pondering a move for financial/family reasons, but it doesn't seem like there are many open positions in DFW and I'm wondering if this area of the law is just not robust in Texas.

A friend of mine has passed through three interviews for EY's Comply team in San Antonio. Now they want her salary expectation for coming in as an experienced analyst. I was thinking a range of $55k-$65k. Too aggressive?

How is the WLB in the transaction advisory/FDD group at BDO/RSM/GT? How many hours do you work on average pre-COVID vs recently? Currently in a B4 and want to switch from audit to FDD, but the hours sound too crazy at B4 FDD.

Give me the details on Finance Transformation. I know it’s system implementation primarily but for those of you who do it 1) do you like it and 2) what are the hours like

Is there a digital health practice at McKinsey & Company - Canada?

Possible to go from deal analytics to FDD? I have audit background and CPA, but somehow ended up on the analytics side. Wanting to be more client facing

Hello all, i have. A question regarding compensation for a lateral move. I just received a job offer for an UA position from a competing cyber insurance carrier for $70,000 + bonuses. This job will be based out of San Francisco. I currently make $30/hour for the same role in Chicago, after OT it’s about $60,000. Do you think it would be wise to accept the offer? Thoughts in general?

Hiring a Sr Manager of SC Strategy! Sf or DFW based but open to remote. High growth hardware and consumables company. Work mostly focused on manufacturing, automation, and strategic sourcing. 5+ YoE - preference for either SC Consulting or a strategic role within a high volume cpg or electronics company. Dm me for more details!

Can someone explain to me what are the differences between CMAAS, FAAS advisory, and Financial Transformation Consulting? I’m an audit associate in one of the Big4s looking to transition into more of an advisory roles, so I want to do my research before applying

FDD exit ops?

Best/worst experiences as a law clerk?

Anyone tried working at a jewelry store on commission? I want to try it but don't know if I'll make enough

Would you ever work in a hotel? I've heard some weird stories but being a tourism graduate, I know that this will bring me some great opportunities in the future.

How much is a good hourly salary rate for an entry-level position at a major clothing store chain? I was offered $16 an hour, which is one dollar above minimum wage in my state. It's not too bad, but I am worried about my shifts, they're all over the place.

What made you go into the hotel industry? For me, I found people who had the same interests I did and who cared above everything else to create a great experience for

And now on the flip side...what's the best tip you've ever gotten?!

Does anyone else feel like their social skills went down during the pandemic? My new anxiety makes retail so hard.

What is with people not knowing how to read signs? We have a huge one that says “NO CASH ALLOWED” and I still get asked almost everyday if we take cash

Anyone could share Tax Manager salary with mid size firms RSM/BDO/Crowe/GT etc in the Dallas market?

Husband’s birthday coming up.. please share ideas regarding a good gift.. he likes outdoor activities, travel, is an awesome dad.. please share some ideas

I want to create a data visualization portfolio, but I’m not sure where to begin. I work in urban planning and wanna do more urban analytics kind of stuff. Does anyone have any pointers for me as to where to begin and what all different types of visualizations I should be aiming to include? I’ve used R and Excel for this so far. I’ve done some web mapping using JS as well and use illustrator for my visualizations as well. Thanks!

Hi sharks and fishes ,
Is the lwc in salesforce domain mandatory ?
I heard it is mandatory now 10 out 9 jobs are of lwc
Can anyone tell me the best and easiest way to learn lwc??

Thanks in advance

Anyone in Capital Projects and Infrastructure at McKinsey that I can speak to? I’m looking to apply and want to see my options with 2 YOE in consulting and engineering background.

Putting this out there again now that I’ve received confirmation. My F500 financial services firm is hiring for senior IT auditors. Can work remote anywhere in the US! No SOX work it’s all operational IT work, amazing WLB, amazing pay, amazing benefits. DM me for more info!

Interested in endeavoring into the legal field through a paralegal role. Currently work at Big Four. Anyone willing to give a referral to Kirkland & Ellis?

Current bankruptcy clerk in a non-major market in the northeast. My term ends in April of next year and I’m starting to think about my next move. I follow the economy closely and know the general expectation is things will start to slow down/bankruptcies pick up again soon but I still don’t see many BK positions posted yet. I’m hoping to move back to Chicago and I was wondering if anyone in BL (Chicago or otherwise) have any insight into associate hiring in the next 8-12 months in RX/BK groups.

Any idea on best Elss fund?

Which is better BNY or ZS Associate?

I think this whole quarantine thing has helped me... I used to drink like a fish on Thursday on the plane rides home and on the road.. it was all free booze

What range can I expect from Cap1 Sr Business Analyst or Sr Financial Analyst in McLean office?

Is there generally a salary premium for people in M&A Tax compared to Core Tax, and is it substantial (10-20%+) at the Senior level or not until you get to manager and above?

Just got into the 2nd round for FDD at EY. Curious about how the interview process is and what is consisted in the case study. Thanks for your input!

FDD or Restructuring and why? Have an offer for both and very very conflicted (MM FDD vs. mid tier RX)

For those in M&A tax, do any of you see your teams continuing to allow WFH after the pandemic? Trying to get an idea of whether WFH is frowned upon or more accepted in M&A.

So how many firms have a set return to office date? How long does your firm plan to WFH?

Hi all - trying to price myself. What rough salary level would a big 4 external hire in FDD in the northeast region be in NYC, Boston, and Tysons Corner for an experienced associate/senior associate?

Does anyone mind explaining how the referral process works, specifically for big 4 advisory? What is the procedure once referred? Thanks

Recruiter reached out about KPMGs Lenders Deals advisory position. Currently only been in audit for less than a year at a Top10 firm. My question is: if I move from audit to the lenders deal advisory, Is it pidgin holing me since this role is smaller in scope than FDD? Or is it still a good move purely since I’d be getting B4 on my resume?

Can anyone here help me with my elevator pitch on what I currently do as a financial due diligence senior associate? Happy to DM you what I have written so far. This is different than my resume, trying to polish what I’d say in interviews (more conversational)

How is the internal technology at RSM? Are the laptops the standard Lenovos?

Anyone here made the switch from Insurance audit? Any advice on what skills to develop to become a better candidate?

Did A&M hired good amounts of people during covid? Or was it more of hiring freeze like other firms?

Best way to get staffed when you first start off? Do you message managers or is it best to wait to get assigned by schedulers?

If you’re in audit and looking to make a move to diligence send me a DM. I’ve gotten a few folks hired already.

Anyone looking to make the move into VME (specifically the Modeling side)? feel free to DM me. VME = Valuation, Modeling & Economics group

Better WLB than FDD, higher $, and more relevant skills for exiting (forecasting, valuation, etc.)

Anyone in Manhattan with FDD experience wanna grab a beer/coffee and chat?

Advisory group? Level? Location? Salary?

Anyone know about Deals, ESG at PwC? Planning to apply for LA office but cannot find anyone working there in LA from LinkedIn..

Alvarez & Marsal how many projects are seniors in FDD generally staffed on at the same time?

For people with >1 year in FDD, is there anything you would’ve done differently during your first year when it comes to overcoming this learning curve and getting up to speed.