Is it a viable option to make a move from big4 audit to big4 corporate finance division?

I just received an AP offer from McKinsey. Would like to know what worked for lateral AP hires to make partner within the window? Any tips or advice before I accept. Any former lateral McK AP 🐟 here?

I was wondering if the review course “CPE Self Study Course” for the CFF was enough preparation to study and pass the CFF exam. The CFE review course was enough and like if you get a question wrong it explains it well so that when it comes up in a different way in the real exam you can still get it. But when I saw the outline for the CFF material and there seems to be a lot of topics so I was wondering if the review course was sufficient considering this exam is also multiple choice. Thanks!

For 🐠 who got your CISSP, about how much study time did it take you? E.g. how many weeks/months did you study for, and how many hrs/week? It's a goal of mine to get certified, just trying to (cont.)

Should I transition to a tech sales job? Thoughts on risk vs reward? I am 34 yo, married with a baby incoming. I work at Google Cloud in solutions engineering (I help develop quantitative business cases with sales teams for customers). My cash base + bonus is $220k (going to ignore equity). I have an MBA from the University of Chicago, not that it matters much in sales. I have always been in a consulting role but I think I can make more in sales. I have a competitive personality and I am bored.

What books would you recommend for someone who is just starting out in security and wants to build strong fundamentals?

How to make a jump to cloud security when I just have SOC experience? Currently studying for Solutions Architect cert

Does anyone have the CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics) credential? Has it opened any doors?

What are some of your worst experiences working in the entertainment industry?

I'm an immigrant from Brazil and I'm evaluating my civil engineering degree and starting from scratch.
I did internship in civil engineering during the entire period of college and worked another year after graduating, which totaled 6 years of experience. I would like to know how the job market is like for immigrants in the field of civil engineering in the US and what advice would you give to someone who is starting over and improving in this area?

I really like finance, but I want to be a sole proprietor. Any ideas of what I can do besides making my own hedge book?

Hi folks, I am working with a few friends on a fintech idea. I opted to build the marketing roadmapping strategy for the soft launch/prototype phase as I want to learn about the field. Any guidance where should I start? Any guidance, books, topics will be helpful 😊

Feel like I missed the boat years back to get into Director of Product role. Back in the day there was only Senior in between a Director role, now there’s Lead and Group levels, so much hierarchy now.

Hello Fishes,

Could you enlighten me about which role has more demand in market AWS developer or AWS Solutions architect?

Jr. Associate at an AmLaw 100 firm in Central Florida. Good credentials; top 10% at T14, law review. Sick of private practice bc of hours and pressure. Also, not enjoying the work that Central Florida offers, but want to live here.

I want to one day have my own firm. Trying to think outside the box on how to get the experience w/o being in big law for ten years.

Thinking of applying to be an ASA and to the FL AGO. Would like trial experience or civil rights/con law work.

Thoughts appreciated!

Good evening Everyone, I have been a PSR for 10 years with the same company, but worked for 5 different practices. Was looking to move up in our company but from what I’m understanding, we have to have a degree in management. How would I go about trying to move up in and out of my position without a degree?

Post MBA: associate at McKinsey strategy or associate at Morgan Stanley IB? Please help. Really struggling with the decision and not sure what’s the right move

First year (ug level hire) and got email from apple recruiter. Would love to exit to FAANG but not sure I'm ready to leave BCG in my first year but maybe after 2-4. What is best practice?

Any aws infra guys in aws professional services? I want to know which role if I should apply for ? My skills are in gcp primarily but I know some aws along with devops, python etc.

Hi all,
Can someone guide me on how should a person start learning for transition into a data engineering role at a beginner level. Currently I have known Python and SQL in my job. Not able to figure how to go forward?
Any advice would be great!!

Hey sharks,
How to get into freshers data science role as a non-tech professional?

So I am currently working as a journalist for a National TV channel with 3 years experience and looking for a better options. All suggestion or referrals invited

Let go from PwC Energy/Commodity Advisory after being there for many years. Looking for opportunities. Like to chat with firms.

Girlfriend of 3 years cheated on me right before we were supposed to leave the state and move in together. We broke up about 4 months ago. I couldn’t demonize her, so I’m still struggling with processing it and idk what to do. I’ve been looking into therapy, but I can only do online which leaves me hesitant. Any advice would be appreciated.

Can we take resignation back in ADP after serving NP for 45 days ?

I joined one company can I abscond within 1 day. Please suggest flock.

Just started Zoloft. Can I drink? I know it’s I’ll advised, but will it destroy my liver or just add to the depression?

I just started taking mirtazapine again b/c depression has completely taken over my life.

Not looking forward to the weight gain 😕

Are any Consulting firms hiring H1Bs in US? Came across job postings from OW, Alix but they all mention they don't want any H1Bs. Want to move from Deloitte.

What's the variable component in s&p global , HR is saying only fixed component will be mentioned in offer. Pls guide...

I am looking for openings in Singapore as a project manager. Any leads will be highly appreciated

I don't know if it was only me, but I felt I couldn't truly trust any of my mates on deployment. Am I the only one?

Thoughts on Transfix? Anyone invested?

If the Omicron variant starts another lockdown, I'm just going to become a hermit. No point getting excited about the real world if I'm just going to be forced back into the digital world over and over. Might as well just make my digital experience good.

Product manager at Splunk or Program manager at Amazon? What would you pick?

How is Deloitte USI Finance Strategy and Transformation profile in terms of exposure and work life balance?

Hey Dolphins!
Need some inputs and if possible referrals.
I have a current offer from Accenture S&C CN Role L9 under CFO EV practice and have 30 more days left in notice period. Wanted to know where all I can apply and get competitive offers both in terms of comp and brand name?

Btech MBA
Yoe 6.7(3.5 yrs after MBA)
Work Areas FP&A (EPM)

I have a parent that I questioning the accommodations we are providing to her daughter. Accommodations can be amended but the student does not do any work at home. Help!

Moss adams fdd s1 salary for mcol California?

M&A tax manager 1 salary in NYC ?

When applying for jobs do you think it’s best to apply straight from the website or on LinkedIn?

For anyone who was able to make the move from FDD to IB, outside of Compensation, what have you enjoyed more about IB?

What is a typical exit opportunity for a Director in FDD? I’m over the stress, but I feel like the monotony of industry will equally stress me out. I have only done FDD my whole career so the PE exit route is likely not going to happen (I’m realistic 🙂)

I’m moving to a new state and know absolutely no one there. How do I go about finding a roommate?

Lender Due Diligence thoughts compared to FDD and potential career path?

Valuation people, how long until you got good at your job? Im 5 months in and can still barely follow..

Does FDD vary by firm or do they pretty much compete and do the same work? Like which one has the best practice in NYC from the big4?

So do higher ups (managers/directors/etc) in FFD talk to each other about the progress of seniors and associates in a similar manner to how the staff are ranked during audit roundtables??

Why does PwC CMAAS make so much more than the other AAS groups?

How much does m1 at pwc /ey/Deloitte in m&a tax make in nyc? Let’s break out salary and bonus separately

I think KPMG has a pretty good training and onboarding process for new FDD hires (Lakehouse bootcamp, reading and training materials for review, and the shadow program). How’s onboarding and training looking like for PwC / EY / Deloitte?

how much harder is banking then valuation?

Has anyone found groups in FDD that have better hours than others? If so, what group, how did you do it, and how do you stay? I’ve heard that there are groups that do IPOs in FDD that work less, although I’ve never seen an IPO group.

Actively applying now to TAS/FDD senior roles and want to put myself in the best position possible to get an offer. Any advice on how to best prepare for interviews? Reviewed a few case studies and have taken financial modeling courses but am looking to see if anyone can point me to any resources outside of that.

When will it end?

Is anyone feeling especially burnt out lately? I’ve had to work weekends for the last month. I know deals are sporadic but it feels like they have consistently ended up this way where I’m forced to work weekends. Getting frustrated because pay has also slowed down.

What are some of the best M&A conferences attended?

Who wants out of FDD? If so, what’s your ideal exit in 2021?

1- grad school (mba/law)
2- IB
3- other finance role (e.g. FP&A)
4- other consulting line
5- turn your hobby into a side business
6- nah, FDD forevs