Is FDD a viable route to becoming a CFO one day?

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Gives you a better framework for understanding operational trends in businesses and what matters to PE owners / lenders. I know 5/6 people from my start class that have a CFO / VP of finance title, all are FDD people. Staying in audit sets you up better for technical accounting roles, which are increasingly something CFOs are delegating down

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If you want to do that it’s not a hard transition. Don’t expect to land at bulge bracket, but many people make the jump to middle markets and boutiques. In the last 2 days I’ve had three opportunities come in from recruiters.

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Was thinking about getting an MBA to possibly go bulge bracket. Is it true FDD looks good on MBA applications and helps place in top 20 programs?

Definitely, know a few people that have done that

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Yes

But so is audit. So why go to FDD?

Will I be able to become an investment banker in FDD?

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Hello Folks,

My Current co offered me a salary below the market range and I have got it to their notice but finding tough luck in asking them to give me the industry standard range..

I am exploring new roles and when I tell new co abt my expected salary (as per current market standards) they find excuses to not consider the bump and say “ Oh we can give from your current sal “ any tips on how to negotiate and match my pay (as per industry standards) as I don’t want to be underpaid..

Thanks!

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Is it possible to do a secondment within the firm in the future if i wanted to do that?

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