Hey guys starting studying for my first CPA Exam section (AUD) tomorrow. Test is August 11th. Have purchased Becker for study materials, any tips, tricks or recommendations?

Hi all, what is the promotion after Senior Analyst in HSBC? Will one be promoted to Manager? And how much time does it takes to get promoted?

Anyone who is an SDET? How much coding do you do?

I recently retired and I’d like to try out acting now that I have all this extra time to pour into it. What can an older guy (65) do to pursue a career in acting?

Please tell me about work culture, increment , growth and wlb in Philips Bangalore.
YOE: 2 year
Role: SDE 1 in Philips Healthcare.
Tech stack: Java SpringBoot

Hi Fishes,

Does taking up a delivery manager role mean that there will be no more growth in terms of technical knowledge?

Any thoughts/opinions would be helpful

ACCA and CPA qualifications. How useful are they in the line of consulting. I work in the M&A space focusing on FDD. Happy to have a chat to see what qualifications if any are actually useful in our line of work.

Recommendations for comprehensive books on the finance industry? I want to learn more about investment banking and modern financial instruments. Got a lot of free time during this lockdown

wisdom on getting promoted to mid-level at the same agency? I’d hate to leave but I’m coming up on 3 years of (real) experience & my agency is known to have CDs come in as seniors so I’m pessimistic

Anyone know anything about analytics and sales role at Bloomberg? Are there good exit opportunities? Is the comp worth it?

Can anyone suggest me from where I should start Learning Power bi?

How much would completing CFA help for someone with 1-3 years consulting experience targeting PE / VC / iBanking exit?

Hi fishes

YOE 2.11
ROLE:- DEVOPS
COMPANY ACCENTURE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
PROJECT :- Manage My Price

I will join Accenture on 10th Dec and i have been assigned to this project in Accenture.

Does anyone have any clue about the project and what can i accept from it.
Im looking for future onsite opportunity, growth in term of technology.
Is it there in this project

Please help 😃

Data Scientist at HP vs Data Science Analysis Manager at Cisco (IC), which one is a better position in terms of role and future prospects in Data Science. Years of experience is 6

Is job hopping considered a horrible thing for your career? I was at my first job for 2 years and been at my current one for 9 months and I’m looking for a change since it’s not a good fit.

OTS is growing rapidly and leadership has asked us SMs to assist with recruiting. One of our needs is for cybersecurity and data privacy consultants interested in M&A e.g. CISSP, CISA, CIPP, CIPM, etc

Looking to get out of public. I know nothing but public so how do I begin this process of transition and practically getting into private?

Hello all, I'm starting a new role in the coming weeks as a scrum master with a brand new team. Just wondering what do you suggest as good things to do in the first few weeks of a new team? Thanks!

I'm holding an offer from MakeMyTrip and another offer from OlaElectric. Ninjacart is willing to make me an offer. But they're saying that they'd discuss the offer only after the other company that I'm interviewing with has come up with an offer first. There's been a delay from HRs of the companies in a similar way. How do I urge them to send me the offer letter without sounding pushy? I had reached out to some of the HRs myself. Would that be too awkward if I accept & back out their offer?

What is a ideal SDR salary in a growing SaaS based Startup in Munich ?

9% of Ramadan complete! Keep up the awesome work and may Allah accept it from us.

Any idea how much increment and bonus one can expect this year in KGS? And how much it will be if I had joined in march.

Hello friends, been offline for a while and trying to get a sense what the vibe in the NY market is at the moment? Hiring freezes and everyone is afraid of an approaching recession?

Hi Fishes,

Looking for freelancing jobs

Hi guys,

I am a Cyber Security Analyst and can perform complete security testing of your application.

Let me know if you want to get your website tested at minimal costs.

How much USD per hour can I ask for an AWS architect role for freelance work?

Which companies have best WLB, least stressed DS/DA roles? I’ve been suffering from some immunology issues and stress from work would worsen it, therefore I want to move to a company/role with good benefit (esp. healthcare) and great WLB (little chance of PIP, etc). Doesn’t have to be high-paying, as long as it can support my life (single) and long-term medical cost. Thanks in advance.

It’s open enrollment season, and health insurance premiums are way up at my company (up 37% to $600/month for a family). Anyone else see big increases this year?

Any Deloitte recruiter in here to help me on my application? I am stuck on submitting the application because it is saying ''there is an existing application by this phone number, so log in continue", but I can't see any continue option!

How to renegotiate with pwc for more fixed

Currently an EM at McKinsey, joined as a lateral hire after 6yrs in consulting (strategy boutique) and a short stint at a lesser known PE firm. What prospects would I have pivoting back to PE?

What is UBS Associate Director salary in Non IT Pune role with 15 yrs of experience.

Is it possible to get International mobility in UBS ?

Summer intern at BCG. I've been told by a few people that you need to spend your first few cases "earning your stripes" to gain staffing optionality or be servile/loyal to a pyramid to gain access to the cooler case work within that PA. It's seemed particularly emphasized at times.

Is this the standard at McK? I'm trying to guage the staffing optionality and openness of McKinsey culture to direct your random walk.

I have about 10yrs of customers service experience. I'm looking for work, but I'm always getting minimum wage for this position. Should I change career path? Or is there a job for customer service that actually pays well.

So Becker was supposed to charge me $600 to update for unlimited access since my account was due to expire in March. I called them in December to make payment. Now 8months later...they reach out to me saying they only charged $35. I just checked my bank statement and they are right but i don't have $600 sitting around...What do i do? Thoughts?

SCORES ARE UP!

To NYC members: Anyone here planning on sitting for FAR in December or January and would like to join a weekly (or biweekly) study group on the UES?

Planning on retaking reg in three weeks. Got 62 and weaker on all the main section in Q4 2017. I didn’t do well on the time management and sims. Any suggestions? Is it enough time? Need motivation.

I have 3 weeks to review for FAR. Any tips? How many MCQs a day? Practice TBSs?

How to find motivation to study again?

Is it possible to study for Bec & Audit together ? If so Can I have any tips ?

Hi all, I’m confused with the NTS and test deadlines. I asked for my first NTS on 4/5/2021 and got it until 6/14/2021. Do I have 18 months to pass exams since April or June ? Thanks

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

I’m so happy to say that after about 5 years of being here, I’m finally done with the exam!!! In a world full of internet trolls, it was so refreshing to be on this thread while we all cheered for each other and pushed each other to climb over our failures and discouragements. Thank you for all who have posted helpful comments, asked poignant questions and left their encouragement! If I can pass, you will pass! Best of luck everyone!

Taking AUD in 2 weeks. Got a 70 on Becker mock exam. Any advice I should have for these last 2 weeks, would be really appreciated

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.

Finally feel the need and drive to pass this damn exam once and for all .. far may 25 th any tips ?

I've taken all the exams twice and only passed BEC... got a 71 on REG and 66 on FAR. I really feel like giving up. What are some tips to stay motivated?

Gave AUD on Wednesday and my exam was VERY hard. 4 sims with exhibit were very lengthy and complicated and one sim I had no idea what it was asking(never seen it before). Very nervous for the result as this was my 2nd try. 😭

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.

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?

How important is QBI for REG?

Failed REG by 2 points... I feel defeated and honestly don’t know if I can do this anymore