Getting started with CIMA soon and I can enter at the qualification at the strategic case study level. My concern is that because I haven’t done the previous levels I won’t have all the presumed knowledge and may find it difficult. But I would be 1 exam away from accreditation due to my industry experience. What are your thoughts on this? Would you take the single case study exam or the strategic level (3 exams) prior to the case study? Thanks in advance for any advice!!

Happy New Year fishes 😊
I am SAP Ariba consultant
6.10 total, 5.8 relevant exp
CCTC 15.6 fix (17 total)

I'm interested to do one year online PGD in supply chain.
Any comments whether this is a good idea ? Or shall I focus more on Ariba module learning ?
This year I will be surely promoted to CL9 - lead. Can someone give me any career advice like something can benefit me through which I can learn more and can beg more package too ?
Thanks in advance.

Need some exit guidance. Went from external audit to risk advisory (aka Sox and ic) and feel pigeonholed. What’s the best way to break out? Eventually want to work towards VP but is it best to look for reporting role > controller > Vp? Or financial analyst > upwards? Or back to school entirely?

What is the reason you left your last job and do you regret it?

Looking to pivot from biotech to big tech in a less technical role (bizops, analytics, implementation manager) . I have a degree from Stanford in Biology (c/o 2021) and experience leading technical client implantations, but feel like companies just see my degree isn’t finance/CS/ statistics, and throw out my application. Am I overthinking? And what certifications have you seen help boost a person’s resume?

I've done parts of the CFP but couldn't sit for the exam. I am thinking about finishing the requirements to sit, but I am wondering if my time would be better spent prospecting. Thoughts?

I am a recent grad(Finance), and my MBA school is not a named institute like Stanford. I would want to work for a consulting co. who is heavily involved in Finance. Can you help me create a roadmap from where should I start? What are top finance business consulting companies and how to get there? My undergrad was in science.

How different is working at one of the other Alphabet companies vs. Google? And what are the potential exit options after, if in an operations/strategy role?

Hello can you help me to get job in #BPO/#bps sector? I have total 1.6YOE as tele caller(sales). I have completed my MCA but unfortunately I can't get technical job for my low marks in academic. Some one told me to get in to BPO first then I can switch into technical after 2year.. I am okay to join as freasher.. please help me if anyone can.

Note: preferred location Kolkata

Thanka in advance

How bad is it to leave a job after three months. :( if you got the job of your dreams. I’m empath I would feel bad for leaving my job but I really want take this opportunity

I’m taking the SPHR in less than 2 months and haven’t started studying for it. How difficult is it? I’ve been in HR for 20 years and have experienced ALOT in that time, although there are always employee relations scenarios that surprise me! How much do I really need to study for this? I just can’t seem to motivate myself to do it, I’m so mentally burnt out at the end of the day from a high stress HR job, the last thing I feel like doing is studying HR!

Pros and cons of DevOps ?
I'm in development now. I'm attracted to DevOps. So I wanted to know this.
Also how is it different from cloud computing ?

PHR or SHRM-CP?

Hi Fishes, what is the Role of software developer L4 in product companies? What does L4 means in this context? Is it only support role or is it the seniority level. Please share your thoughts?

What is the hierarchy at Amex and how many YOE needed to become a Manager in Risk Management?

For those who have, when/why did you deliberately slow down your career, stop aiming for rapid professional growth, and stop trying to be above average in your job?
For those who haven't, why not? Do you know when you will and will you be able to recognize that point when you get there?

Currently working as a Senior Auditor at EY, Toronto, focusing on public listed multinational companies . My ultimate goal is to become a lawyer and i am wondering if its a good idea to try for a Senior Associate role in Mergers and Acquisition transaction services line to get an idea and to help my personal statement for my law school application to show i am already equipped with experience from accounting perspective in mergers and acquisitions which lawyers deal with a lot. Help please

Hi fishes,

What technology stack is currently in demand. I am a Tableau developer and am finding it difficult to find a job here.
Could someone suggest me if I need to learn new technology ?

Any suggestions are welcomed

HELP! I feel like I can’t even blink without my COVID patients dying.

Hello MTL how’s quarantine part 2 treating you? Any activity recommendations to stay busy and not go crazy?

Currently working as a Senior Auditor at EY, Toronto, focusing on public listed multinational companies . My ultimate goal is to become a lawyer and i am wondering if its a good idea to try for a Senior Associate role in Mergers and Acquisition transaction services line to get an idea and to help my personal statement for my law school application to show i am already equipped with experience from accounting perspective in mergers and acquisitions which lawyers deal with a lot. Help please

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People, I need dating advice. Based in a very conservative European place (just keep in mind). Have been here for more than four years now and didn't manage to have a relationship since then. I guess it's partly the place, partly that I have been struggling with the career / mental well being, but in a good place now. Any advice on what has been a successful dating strategy in your early thirties?

What's the word on twoxfour?

Does Boston Consulting have an M&A and Private Equity Practice? Based on company webpage this is not quite clear…perhaps it is not a main focus as it is with, perhaps, Bain? Or the competencies are integrated within the practices of BCG?

Just had a oci interview with the hiring partner, hiring partner says "I'm going to send your materials to the hiring committee". Thoughts?

Wanted to send some good vibes before USCIS furlough;
H1b transfer filed at Nebraska with PP
Filed: 8/7
Receipt: 8/12
Approval: 8/19

How many of you are using MBA consultants (mbamission, Stacy Blackman, etc)? Planning to do a full app blitz in R2.

How’s the subway system now? Moving back next week. I’ll be living in Brooklyn and traveling into the city pretty often

Deloitte US just announced layoffs. Any other B4 started layoffs too ?

Does anyone have advice on the best way to launch a newsletter? Or a good template? I am thinking of sending a mass email to my friends, family, and LinkedIn connections. The purpose is to share what I am doing and get some more subscribers. Eventually, I would like to get some sponsorships.

I am having a very hard time getting along with and getting support from my manager. I had enough today and mentioned I was struggling with his management style to the other manager on my team. Now I’m having anxiety over it. Please advise.

How easy is it to enter bug 4 if you don't really have any connections there? Can I start bugging recruiting managers on LinkedIn?

HM is debating between choosing an existing Googler and myself to fill the open role. HM said we are practically the same in terms of YOE and background. What can I say to the HM to gain the edge? L5 IXD Bay Area

Where is the guy who went all in on the ruble when it collapsed to almost nothing? Are you retired now?

What’s a reasonable amount of time after starting at a new firm before taking a long weekend? Most everyone in the group is super busy with deals up the wazoo but exactly because of that I need a quick recharge (and my SO is going nuts with the non stop work).

Been with my current company for 6 years. Started in customer service and added HR responsibilities year 1. Now do on-boarding,recruiting, phone screening, interviewing, salary negotiation, offer letters, medical enrollment, and revamped employee handbook. I hold the HR Manager title when dealing with paperwork but my CEO still has not made an official announcement and my pay is not the market rate of an HR Manager. Majority of my work is still in Customer Service.
What do I do now?

About to put in my two weeks, but tons of anxiety over it. Anyone quit and just been anxious about it? Might just be the uncertainty involved with a new job. Just nervous I’m making the right call

I am having a very hard time getting along with and getting support from my manager. I had enough today and mentioned I was struggling with his management style to the other manager on my team. Now I’m having anxiety over it. Please advise.

Has anyone taken a US CPA exam after the Canadian CFE? Can you share your experience? Was it as hard as the initial CFE?

"Remember when you almost died in India" is the start of so many tales.

If you're an associate and you refer a new client to a partner, can you expect to be put on that engagement and maybe Facetime with the client?

Any horribly slow hiring process stories? Was surprised to hear from HR after applying months ago... now they can’t even get it together enough to schedule a pre-interview call! Not holding my breath.

Can we have another EY compensation thread?

Anyone ever switch from EY to BDO or vice versa? What are your thoughts?

What changes do you see with Kelly Grier running things?

I’m currently an A2 in a SALT indirect tax group, but I don’t really see myself wanting to stay in sales and use tax forever. How limiting is this group for exit ops? Should I try to transfer to another group, apply for other entry level positions, something else?

If end goal is FP&A roles at Large Tech companies, what’s the best path to get there? A year or two in FDD, Val, etc?

There's a ton of self help and leadership books out there to help people in their careers. If there was one that was written front the lense of a public accounting, would you read it?

So does everyone feel less productive wearing a suit and tie or is it just me?

Take the time to talk about your career during your comp discussion. Also Look at big picture and all in benefits, including oft overlooked pension.

So first years - how is the first busy season going? Any upward feed back to your exp associates, senior associates and above?

I have been sitting at my desk for 8 hours now watching the time tick by. It is honestly harder to act busy than to be busy. But it was worth it today.

Wait... it’s already Friday...? What is life

Senior up for promo to manager in audit in next year. Have decided I do not want to be an auditor. Which of these paths do you think is best?

1. Stay 1 more year, exit to industry with manager title.
2. Move to advisory internally, but most likely would have to do one more year in audit and move as audit manager to advisory sr
3. Exit immediately into industry to try for accounting manager title / senior accountant or sr fin analyst
4. Exit immediately to advisory senior at another big 4 firm