I am a CPA with accounting and finance dual bachelor degrees. I worked for public accounting firms until audit manager. I am now in industry having a sr. Manager title. My company offers tuition reimbursement. I wonder if I should utilize that to get a different degree such as MBA. On the other hand, I am not that ambitious after having a kid and will be 40s in a few years. I am doing real estate investment on the side and also have my realtor license.

Does anyone here work for Axiom or know someone who does and, if so, how difficult is it to stay fully engaged?

What do you all think the job market in Canada? I do see a lot of people moving to the states, curious what keep ppl stay?

Thinking of getting a CFA; would appreciate recommendations on test prep providers.

I am interested in getting an executive career coach to help me understand how to get from where I am at now to an executive one day. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on company or a person

I work in security and would love one day to transition more of strategic business leader. I would want this career coach to understand the field and the path to success and have connections to be able to do this.

I’ve been in the banking industry for about 5 years now since I graduated and I feel like this may not be the right industry for me. I have experience in commercial banking and commercial real estate lending. Where do people go after they leave banking? I’m trying to see how I can transfer my skills to another field.

Hi Fishes,
I am a consultant with 4 YOE ( ZS + IQVIA) and 16 CTC, was thinking of switching to a product based company like lilly or something. Which are some good companies with decent wlb and good pay?

Hey guys I’ve 3 years of US Government consulting experience in Data Analytics and reporting for decision making and I have to move Canada because of personal reasons.

Can anyone help me out with landing an opportunity? I’ve Canadian Permanent Residency.

What should be the expected CTC for a program manager with 16+ years of exp?

Hi Guys,

Off Topic Question

I don't have any work to do in my current company. Poore din sota hu no calls. Get work once a week or two weeks.
Worried about my career, no motivation at all not learning anything new here.
Is it a good idea to switch company?
Or should I change my technology?

Current company mein 10 months hue hai and previous company 6 months baad hi chhod di thi because of the same reason mentioned above.

Technology - Tableau
Total YoE - 3.5 Years

Does anyone else find it absolutely hysterical that people group MBB/FAANG/PE/VC for the prestige-oriented folks and they never include BB IB 🤣

Any thoughts around how to use M&A tax skills for the better good? I’m a CPA and originally got into this for a stable / interesting job, but in the long-term I’d like to do something that either influences drafting of tax legislation or helps the public (however naive that may sound). Perhaps I’ve gotten too introspective during the pandemic. Don’t really want to go back for a JD and aside from keeping a roof over my head I’m not very motivated by money. Anyone else have similar ideas?

What’s required to make the jump from Finance to Tech (say Google, LinkedIn, etc…) in the Bay Area? Thinking specifically for people who are currently senior analysts/associates and on Buy-side. I’m currently a portfolio strategy/business development associate and the thought has crossed my mind often.

EY’s FSO Financial Accounting Advisory Services is growing and looking for seniors and managers with prior audit experience. If anyone is interested or open to discussing, comment or DM me!

If anyone is wanting to discuss a switch to Deloitte Tax, DM me! I’m in Houston and we are currently hiring seniors and managers. Happy to submit referrals for other cities too.

Do you find being an Asian in this industry has had any pros /cons or no affect on your success?

I've been working in the NHS as an orthopaedic surgeon for over 10 years. I have recently made the transition over to industry working for a pharmcovigilance and certification body TUV SUD. Early signs are great. I know several clinicians who are currently advocating the overworked underpaid mantra and would like a referral. Let me know if you are keen to hear more.

What is Big4 NYC Audit salary and bonus for Manager 2?

Working with no budgets in any team. Partners indirectly encourage you to eat up hours. End of year it’ll hit my util even tho im 150% utilized. Getting sick of this nonsense.

What is the best phone for Deloitte apps?

Is the Supervisor role at RSM equivalent to the Senior role or the Manager role at traditional firms?

Does your coach see when you get a real time recognition award?

Switched practice, found that I HATE the group dynamics. The work is dumb and not profitable. How soon is reasonable to ask to switch out, have to leave firm now?

Is it bad to put in two weeks notice next week knowing my last day will be first week of jan and one of the two weeks is within the firm’s holiday break?

Diagnosed with mild bell’s palsy (nerve on one side of face is damaged - can’t move it) and I have a happy hour tomorrow. Should I skip it? Should I ask to work from home while I recover?

Has anyone transitioned from working in a company to being an independent contractor? How long did the transition take and what are the pros or cons from working solo?

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

Do you ever stop and realize what you're doing/earning is more than you ever thought realistic for yourself?

Anybody working at a Big 4 accounting firm in the Bermuda region? Willing to chat
EY PwC KPMG Deloitte

I left PA earlier this year for a manager level financial reporting role. It was a lateral move but would’ve been up for senior manager promo in July had I stayed in PA. I was approached with another opportunity as Sr Manager Financial Reporting at a public company for $150k and 20% bonus with a clear path to director in time. 8 YOE and live in FL. I’m trying to get an idea if this is in line with market. TIA!

I resigned yesterday evening.. today morning conversation with counselor and People Consultant went very cold... anyways piece out..

What’s the deal with work phones at KPMG? Coming from Deloitte where work phones are given.

Deloitte or dixon hughes goodman? Considering accounting advisory at one of the two. Deloitte has a better brand name but based on the talk here it seems like the pay and hours are dogshit. Thoughts anyone

In the market for an SUV but looking to spend no more than $350 a month for lease. Anyone have recommendations?

If I’m getting dragged heavily for my performance and am completely overloaded with work, is it best to start looking for another job? I suspect I might get PIP’d this summer unless our abysmal staffing issues prevent that.