For those who made the jump from FDD to banking, how did you deal with the question on if you know how to do modeling? Almost everyone asked me that, besides one of two classes in school, I never really made my own models for work

Currently working at an advertising agency that specializes in pharma and looking to move to Austin in a few months, any similar agencies people would recommend?

Looking for job in Investment Banking related to Fixed Income process.. currently working with Statestreet HCL looking out for better opportunities

I quit my job voluntarily to explore other areas of life, with the goal of finding a more meaningful career. I severely underestimated how bad I am with unstructured time. - TBC

Has anyone lateraled from an insurance company like State Farm to an insurance company like Chubbs?

Did you have a specific background? How many years of practice before you lateraled?

Is the pay significantly better?

Supposedly we are in a recession or were about to join a recession(not going to disagree) is there a point where the so-called recession is priced in? Would love to hear your thoughts and views Outside stock market on recession

Happy Be Kind to Lawyers Day!

Advice needed!! Have 8+ years of compliance/legal/in house experience (not privacy law except HIPAA). I really want a Privacy Counsel role so I took and passed the CIPP/US and CIPM exams this past year. I’ve been offered an Associate Director job at PwC. Is this a good stepping stone to a Privacy Counsel role? How long should I expect to work at PwC before I could apply to Privacy Counsel roles??

What are your favorite sources for reference / background photography for briefs? Unsplash, Google Images, what else?

Do you tell your manager that you are going to school next year? What are some of the negative consequences?

Looking for help with some fresh/interesting insights around trust and the notion of trust? How has it changed over the last few years? Any brands that have played well in this territory?

Does anyone have advice for better understanding foreign accents on the phone? I speak a few languages and feel that I generally don’t have communication issues in person. However, currently working..

Hi all, I have been practicing for 5 years (admitted in NY & NJ) and recently went in house. I just started a side business of writing blog posts for firms or solo practitioners. DM for more info!

What's the quickest (formal) interview process y'all have gone through? I'm wondering if it's realistic for me to think I could apply now, interview, and begin working by mid-January...

Going to Jaco, Costa Rica this Wednesday! For anyone who’s been there, is it worth buying liquor/wine while in CR or just bring it with me in a checked bag?

Anyone else sobbing every time they hear Perfect by Ed Sheeran

Hi Folks,

Can anyone please help me to understand the position of CCO Operations Data Analyst band 5 in HSBC.

Thank you!

Is there another RSM bowl?

Planning a honeymoon in August 2022. Spending 4 nights in the Maldives and then will have 11 days left. Any suggestions for the second half of the trip? Considering Sri Lanka, South Africa, or Bali, but open to any suggestions! Thanks!

How is the work culture at BDO Rise Bengaluru? If anybody can give some insights, it will be helpful. Thank you in advance.

Anyone in Kroll FDD willing to connect for a quick conversation?

I am currently a staff one who has completed my cpa, and done a busy season in the financial sector. I have passed my first CFA and would like to get into Tas, m&a or deals anyone have advice

For those in FDD - how challenging is the work?

What is the base comp and bonus for KPMG - FDD senior associate role? MCOL. Any sign on bonus?

Can anyone honestly say if the CPA is necessary or not? I’m burnt out from undergrad and grad school and can’t see myself studying for the CPA for a while…but don’t want to get fired. I don’t plan on staying until Manager, hoping to move into IB.

Is it possible to go from MM FDD to IB?

Is anyone still on the bench? I don't know what I should do... utilization significantly went down and so depressed now

Pros and cons of FDD vs. Tax M&A??

Does A&M have the same independence guidelines/restrictions as the Big 4?

How has everyone’s deal flow/work load been last few months? Most curious about those in M&a tax

Any insights on PwC Deals Analytics roles?

FDD hierarchy:

Big 4/A&M -> non PA firms (HL, Kroll, Riveron etc) -> MM PA firms Thoughts??

Anyone thinks groups like FDD will see any layoffs in the next few months?

I’m currently in business tax and am rotating with the M&A tax team and love it, but am concerned about what the exit ops will be down the road. Does anyone have any insight into what the exit ops are for M&A tax?

On an average recruiting cycle, which month would be the ideal time to move from audit to FDD?
E.g. after June when you get your reviews and get promotion or just right after busy season like in April or May?

For those in M&A tax, which firm do you feel has the best M&A tax practice, and why?

Has the hiring slowed down in big 4 FDD? Looking to make the move and wondering how long it’ll take to get an offer if all goes smoothly.

I don’t understand how partners do it. I had my heart set on making parter up until I made manager this year. Being a manager is 100x more work and stress than being a senior. My holiday has been

For those at PwC in Delivering Deal Value (and others at different B4 doing similar work), what does your average day / work look like? Thinking of lateraling from audit when the economic recovers, but don’t know what really to expect.

Anyone going through IB interviews right? What questions are you asking interviewers? Feel like the typical ones are not going over well.