Interviewing for a TAS position at RSM. Anyone work in this group that can provide some insight to the interviews / practice?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

You'll probably get a case study to do

like

I had 3 interviews - one on behavior/resume, one also behavioral with a few technical accounting questions to see if I had learned anything from audit, third was case study. In the case study, I got 3 pieces of paper: one was general background company/industry info then there was a BS and an IS. They said "your client wants to buy this company. What do you tell them to consider?"

like

Can you elaborate how they present it to you? They email you some information and you come up with a report on the company?

like

It is better. But truthfully, at senior, it's probably not enough to justify the added stress of the time crunch inherent in a deal environment.

like

What level are you?

Senior

The numbers were rounded and the line items were limited. They are just looking to see if you can ask trend based questions that are relevant in a deal. My advice would be to concentrate on working capital and on income statement. FWIW, they intentionally gave me an industry they knew I hadn't seen before but seasonality is a good topic to lean on if that happens to you

What do you want to know on the practice?

What's typical deal like? What kind of technical accounting questions did you get?

My audit background is in tech companies so I was asked stock comp questions. TAS people aren't GAAP technical so they like to lean on the heavy seniors or managers recently out of audit for that, if they can.

Deals can range from diligence on a carve out for a public company to working with targets running quickbooks. Hard to use "typical" for M&A in general but especially for the middle market, ha. I find it's less travel overall but when the travel is going to be is much more unpredictable compared to audit. I live on east coast and I got less than 24 hours notice to fly to San Jose for 4 days for my first deal.

Pay any better then audit?

I would imagine with the deadlines hours are probably a little higher?

Some projects you win the work the day the LOI is signed and have to get it done by the time the period of exclusivity is over. So like a month from SOW to issuance? Some sell side deals take 6 months. That said, hours goals are lower in TAS than they are in audit at every level. I think senior might've been like 150 hour difference in my market? The main driver of that difference is risk of deal volume. I can't say I've seen TAS people work less than auditors. If anything, I'd say they eat more hours.

RSM2 has provided you some great insight on TAS, OP. As someone in this service line, this is very very accurate

Related Posts

Do Mphasis provide transport during general shift.
How is there Noida location.
Any idea about morgan Stanley account

Does anyone work for a PwC experience center? I see them hiring for a lot of positions, but I haven’t found a crazy amount of information about them online. I have a background in advertising, designer thinking, and account management.

like

Anyone have any idea what starting salary would be at Morgan and Morgan for a 4th year attorney in Orlando? What’s the commission/bonus like? Would you get to handle your own cases or are you working under a partner still? Defense attorney seeking to make the move to Plaintiff’s work.

like

Anyone down to give a PwC consulting referral?

Need some advice here. I am a fullstack developer with 5 yoe in Angular and Python. My aim is to crack FAANG companies.Now I got an offer from HSBC in a credit risk model monitoring role using Python.It is close to a data engineer role.

My question is that will it be a good idea to shift from development role to a model monitoring role if I want to move to FAANG in the future?Or does FAANG not prefer people who are not in core development roles?Amazon Microsoft Google Adobe PwC EY Citi Barclays JPMorgan Chase

like

Does pwc AC do mid year promotion this dec? PwC Pwc AC

likefunny

Please help me to choose the best company based on WLB, Career growth and Job Security.
I have offers from below companies
1) Standard chartered - 20 Lakhs fixed
2) Devon - 21.5 fixed
3) Allstate - 23.5 fixed
4) T-systems - 25.5 fixed

YOE - 10 and role is for Scrum Master

Do MBB pay a referral bonus if your referral gets hired?

like

Alvarez & Marsal What does PEPI: CFO Services in A&M do?Alvarez & Marsal

like

Available immediately, do let me know of open req. for Cards Payments BA/SA role, yoe 15...

like

I am working as a Sr. Product Analyst and I am looking for a product management role in Healthcare IT in Bangalore . Kindly, comment down if you come across any job opportunity.

like

Can anyone tell me if Marcum drug tests experienced hires?

like

I have 9 years of experience and working in EY GDS with a fixed salary of 35lpa. I have received an offer from EY UK and they have offered 65k pounds. I know it’s less but please let me know if that’s okay given the fact that my wife has an offer of 50k pounds.

like

Hey Guys,


I got a call from
Infosys HR on 16-September-2022 that I have been successfully selected for the job position of Test Analyst at Infosys, as per our conversation I have to receive an offer letter within 15 days, but I haven’t received it till now.

Now They have sent a mail that your Candidature is on hold. Is this happened with anyone else also.

Please do suggest on this guys.


Infosys

After you start at Google, how much paper mail do they send you? Thanks!

like

Hello guys I will be joining PWC india kolkata location. Can anyone please let me what all welcome gift they send apart from laptop?
I have seen few posts where new joinee from PWC sdc getting lots of useful electronic items as welcome gifts.

Is this same for PWC india guy? 😊

like

Hello Everyone,

What will be my in hand salary in CTS for 20 LPA including and excluding tax?

Cognizant

Post Photo
like

ANZ Bank Hi, anyone working with ANZ bank? Need help with a referral. Please DM.

Hi all, currently a senior in undergrad at a target school who is looking for a referral to Oliver Wyman as I apply for FT positions, any help would be great! Happy to share resume or any helpful info as well

like

More Posts

Just joined Deloitte India. Worst on boarding ever. The people were like robots, reading scripted matter. Seriously it was a pathetic experience. Esp Mumbai Talent team people unable to take queries even gave false information about leave policy. Deloitte Deloitte India Deloitte USI

like

Hi Folks,

Senior Network Security Consultant with 5.5 YOE here!

I would like to switch to SDET role now and explore the same for some time and see if it excites me more than the Network Security World. Gradually looking to get into Full Java and Python Development. Based on the opportunity and interest I will either continue with the Development field or Network / Cyber Security Field in the Future. Please DM me if you could help me with an opportunity for Test Automation Engineer. Thanks!

How is Sr Technical consultant role in Salesforce ? Can someone share their reviews about working in Salesforce

like

Hi Fishes,

How are the mulesoft opportunities in salesforce ? What type of work is done in mulesoft role here .
Is it like working for clients and providing them business solutions using mule or solving tickets raised in mulesoft forum related to the product ?

TIA

Mac or HP or Dell: I prefer Mac notebooks. However it seems there might be limitations with the use of Skype or other applications based on materials I have seen. What do you all recommend is the best laptop for working at Deloitte?

like

All these weddings are blowing my mind and budget. I've had 5 weddings so far this year with several more to go by EoY. On top of that I've been asked to be in a lot of them which adds additional time commitment and cost. The cost of a bachelor party + shitty men's warehouse suit rental + travel and airbnb for the weekend + couple hundred bucks for wedding gift means I'm blowing tons of money for these weddings but I feel bad to say no.

like

When a company asks us to provide the offer letter we are already having , is it fine to provide it to them as it is confidential.

like

DM me, If interested for senior ABAP developer position with SAP

Post Photo
like

Hi..
I'm looking for job change.
YOE - 3 years.
Please help.

like

I left Cognizant within 6 months of joining. Would I be eligible for rehire OR is there any policy in place that will restrict rehiring since I left early? Please let me know

like

I feel like every company lies about “working your way up.” You’re never allowed to blatantly say that you don’t like your position and you’d like to transition to HR or Finance. It’s almost as if once you get in claims, you’re stuck.

If you’re a manager and you see an employee that wants to branch out into a different department, why would you keep them boxed in for 2+ years?

Are there some background mechanics that I’m missing?

like

If you absconded from a company but have the relieving letter and 2 UAN, do you show it in your experience in the CV?

like

Looking for some advice on a couple of offers I have.

The first offer is for an Account Executive position at a smaller company with a base of $50k and another $20k in OTE.

The second offer is for a BDR position at a larger and faster growing company with a base of $60k and another $20k in OTE. Also some stock options but they aren’t public yet.

I have 2 YOE as a BDR and think I could succeed in either position. Both have hybrid work set ups. Any thoughts or advice is appreciated! Thanks.

like

How true is it?

Post Photo
helpful

What are some feasible exits to the investment industry? PE seems to be too hard. Currently at Strategy& Deals Strategy and will leave at the 3YOE mark

like

Anyone getting blown up on LinkedIn by franchisee opportunities? I have never indicated interest but get a new message from someone trying to pitch me almost every day…

like

Service design seems a popular role in consulting in the past year or so, certainly seeing more grads go down this route. Is there much overlap with business analysis? When I’ve worked with service designers the output seems to be another version of a process map, are there other skills and experience needed? I’m wondering how easy a move would be from business analysis to service design...

like

I'm looking to improve my communication skills to navigate a very political environment better (i.e. I need to be more diplomatic). Any books recommendarions are appreciated 💁🏼‍♀️

like

Over the last couple of months I’ve interviewed for a number of jobs and made it to second and third round interviews but never got an offer. My last interview was on Monday and I got feedback that I did not get selected because it did not seem like I was a a team player. Ive got three interviews coming up and l am wondering how I can improve my chances of getting an offer. Any ideas are welcome. I need a new job like yesterday.

like

So I’m engaged in an interview process for a top FinTech company. It started the 1st week of August and just now I’ve gotten word from my recruiter that they didn’t update on any decisions made. I had my 3rd & final interview last Friday. My recruiter doesn’t communicate well nor does she let me communicate with the company direct. May I being led on? Am I still in the race for this role in your opinion with the details stated. Please message me if you would like to know more in detail.

Additional Posts in Accounting

2 weeks unassigned in may. Can I use PTO for those 2 weeks even if I haven’t accrued it yet? 1st year, and what are the cons of two weeks off? Like utilization. Etc

like

If interested in transferring in order to work abroad. What's the best way to go about it? I know there are the official pipelines but who is most important to talk to to get it moving for next year

like

Deloitte tax senior/manager peeps. I’m currently unhappy with the direction EY has gone in the last year plus fed up with the awful admin tech that ends up wasting time. There is a opening at Deloitte that interest me. Yes, I know generally all B4s are the same and a lot depends on your group/location but have a few questions: 1) are you generally happy with the tax leadership? 2) are you overall happy with the Deloitte’s leadership 3) is the admin tech, ie timesheet, scheduling tools, effic

like

Does everyone have a refrigerator from the mid 2000s in the garage that they use to store drinks? 

likefunny

I love PwC but I hate auditing. Any suggestions?

like

Utilization rate this time of year?

like

Just had a great interview. Hopefully it works out. The end is near!!

like

Don't be fooled. Recruiters never have your best interest in mind. Find your own dream job.

like

Any ideas for a funny/cute white elephant/secret Santa gift for my finance department xmas lunch party?? I have a cricut so I was thinking about making a funny sign you could hang on your desk or a coffee mug with a cute or funny saying about accounting ? Too lame ? Idk it’s my first Christmas at this company any ideas welcome

like

When can you take the CISSP exam? Also, is it 150 questions in 3 hours or 250 questions in 6 hours?

like

New A&A update - we now have to retain all WT rollforward documentation in our workspace?

like

Is Ninja CPA review worth it if I already have Becker?

like

I am sure it’s been asked 100 times but humor me please. Best office chair to add to the good I’m doing with a stand up desk? Lol.

Would love to stay in a reasonable range if possible (800 max)

likefunny

Manager wants to send me to Kansas for an inventory count

What should I negotiate for doing this for him and what should i do while I'm there

And how do I turn this into a vacation

funnylike

M3 salary NYC FSO ITAdvisory?

like

Any new seniors already regretting banking that bonus and committing to another 3 years?? 😬

likefunny

My current visa's work authorization is expiring and HR made me put in a month of unpaid leave untill it gets renewed (should be less than a month). Does it hurt if I get a month off during busy time

like

What’s the best day of the week to interview?

like

We stay until 8 or 9 everyday and then at the end of every week my manager tells me to book only 40 hours. It sucks ass and now I have to explain to my counselor why my utilization is so pedestrian...

like

LOS- Tax, retain shows no hours booked for the next few weeks. Asked my coach and he responded not enough work to give all associates 50-55 hours...I haven't received warnings- should I be concerned?

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal