Is it worth going to a smaller firm like Crowe, Baker Tilly, etc in order to break into FDD? Or should I keep looking at Big 4? I'm coming from risk advisory (current S1 CPA), so the switch seems very difficult.

My rotation opportunity here is on hold indefinitely due to covid, and from the firm's side, they prefer external hires from audit (good experience, steal them from other B4, no transfer politics).

I got first dose of covid vaccine and week later was tested positive for covid. :( My symptoms were very mild and haven’t been taking any medications after 5 days of diagnosis. Is it safe to take second dose of vaccine as schedule . Any suggestions

Do big 4/tier 2 firms tailor starting salary to the location? Or are their entry level salaries the same no matter what office you’re in?

Moving to NYC for work and looking for places. Deciding whether I should live with random roommates or shell out an extra couple hundred a month on a studio/1BR. With COVID getting worse and winter coming, I see it both ways: I may appreciate having other people to live/interact with but I also appreciate a space completely to myself where I'm completely comfortable considering I may have to spend a lot of time at home (I will be WFH most days). Anyone have a perspective? Has covid changed it?

My 7 month old and I both have Covid. I am continuing to breastfeed but also needing to pump some to keep supply up. If I freeze that extra milk (expressed while Covid positive), is it safe to give him later on? My ped wasn’t very helpful and directed me to CDC website which didn’t answer my question so wondering if any mommas here have been in a similar situation.

Traveling to Boston to help out a friend at the end of October. Are there any covid related restrictions or testing requirements in order to fly in?

I work in Georgia and am so concerned about a rise in covid cases since we're now "open". My colleagues and I look at the governor and think, where has he been? We are exhausted

Recently been reinfected with covid Seems to be rare just wondering if others are retesting positive....I was positive in April went into lungs had it bad...this run seems to be much milder thank goodness Gi upset and lost of taste.

Has anyone successfully had a score extended (not asking about COVID related extension just in general)?

Is there any way to know at what company one could make partner quicker? If you’re a Sr Manager and could do the same work at any of the Big 4, what factors would you consider?

Hey, anyone know how much a plyo box went for before COVID jacked up all the prices for gym stuff? I want to get one but I don't want to pay the up charge and I'm more than willing to wait.

Help! Our PTO is looking for Covid friendly ways to give back to teachers during teacher appreciation week in May. Any ideas ? What would make you happy? (besides an end to this crazy school year 😂🤣) GO...

B4 Folks - Do layoffs typically hit harder at the staff level or M+? I’ve heard people say we don’t make enough money to worry about it, but that doesn’t sound correct

Exploring a line… have some questions:
1) Coming from industry exec level, previous Big 4 , high tech, legal experience, top of my line. Possible to join at Principal level? Any tips?
2) Age limit to make principal (some do, you have to be in no older than 50)
3) What to know about the company culture?
4) Benefits - what are they, how are they? And approx% travel nowadays?

Hi everyone. Hope everyone is enjoying their audit/tax season. I’m going into my 4th year as an audit partner. Let’s say the firm is in the top 5-10 range. Comp is $365k (draw plus distributions). Haven’t had comp discussions this year, but historically, it’s been 50-60k increases YOY. I’m sure this is under Big 4 salary levels, but for any National accounting firm partners, wanted to get thoughts. Thanks!

In first year at Big 4 advisory firm and assignments are scarce; killing my utilization. Should I look for another job or are newbies given slack? Anyone laid off in first year or been through it?

Would leaving Big 4 for regional firms likely cause me to work fewer hours?

Restaurants to try in Lauterbrunnen and Zermatt? Need a few veggie options. No budgetary restrictions. Thanks!

How do some partners have hundreds of unread emails in their inboxes? Granted we are a small firm with a copy everyone on everything policy— but when our principal misses something, the excuse is always: I have 700+ unread emails. Umm… if everyone is copied on everything, I manage to have zero unread before I shut down for the day, boss. 🤷‍♂️

Ok Soo today I have an interview within public accounting, Wednesday is within wealth management firm and Thursday is within a PE firm. If the public accounting firm gives me an offer , how do I prolong it until Friday or next week?

Can some one please help me variable allowance at NTT, in offer letter it’s mentioned as 1 lac, what percentage normally we will get ? And is it monthly,quarterly or yearly?
What is yearly hike percentage at NTT DATA?
Kindly help

So now that comp is out, what’s everyone at for FAAS?

What is still safe to invest in? I’m not really an expert, but I know enough to know that our economy is headed in a dangerous direction. Are my investments safe?

Does anyone have a discount code for West Elm that I could use? I’m looking at a couch that costs more than my mortgage payment. 😬

Does anybody here work in Global Finance? Trying to figure out a little more about the practice area and types of transactions involved.

H1B1 for NY - visa verbally approved, only to receive an email an hour later asking for my history from the last 15 years. Been put on processing for 6 weeks now with no end in sight - anyone else?

I learned the biggest lesson of my professional life, never let your employers/manager know your exact age. Especially when you are 23 (looking like 27) they always compare it with their life whenever you ask for a salary raise and you end up receiving a nominal increment.
P.S. - I left that job and am making 1.75x than what I was there!
Blessed.

I'm a reporter for a small station and I go on-air 2-3 times a week. Does anyone else have problems with being harassed by passersby while on air? It seems like there is always someone popping up in the background acting a fool and then yesterday, while live, someone came up and grabbed my behind...and I have to smile the whole way through

I handle the lease admin functions at my company, a large operator of QSRs. I’ve been at my company for 3 years and was previously at a property management company for 1+ years. We recently hired a new director and are building out our portfolio management team. My supervisor has said a promotion is on the horizon. What is the industry progression from an administration role? Is a coordinator considered a promotion? I want be sure I’m staying marketable and developing as I’m early in my career

Anyone else notice a really big difference between brand name Adderall and the generic??

Looking to lateral from a partner position (non equity without a significant book of business) at a large insurance defense firm in Miami. I bill 160-200 hours a month but have seniority and flexibility to drop off kids and be in office by 8:15 and be home around 6 each night. What firms are hiring in litigation in Miami? Comp ranges are appreciated too!

Getting CTC offer for 18lpa with deduction of epf 42000 included. My expectation given was 18-20 lpa but how can I negotiate for more ? It's a service based company and they donot have any max compensation band for the role they are open to negotiate.( I am getting almost 38% hike on my last CTC which was around 13lpa. Plus i have to give back a retention bonus of 2lpa to my current company.) On what reason can i negotiate for more?

Any moms here go part time for a few years when you had babies/toddlers at home? If so, better to go hourly? Also did it affect your career in the long run?

Coming up on my annual review and I'm curious about salary ranges for those who work with 401(k)+ plans. I'm a CPFA, series 65, and previously held 6&63. I advise plans on investment selection, plan design, IPS creation, and meet with participants individually as well.

Hey fishes.
Need your opinion for the scenario below :
I want to go abroad(UK/Ireland) for Higher Studies (Msc in Data Analytics). Most of the good universities offer this 1 year program.
How much will this make sense at this point of career.
YOE- 3 years.
Currently working as Cloud Consultant at Oracle.

I've my eb3 priority date of April'19. In how many years could I possibly expect to get my GC realistically?

What would be valid reasons for not starting my career at A&M? Trying to make a pros and cons list

How hard is it to get into IB from FDD? Does it take a lot of leg work?

Is 105k considered on the low end for S1 FDD for HCOL or VHCOL?

Houlihan Lokey is hiring at all levels with a focus on Associates and in our LA office. Please reach out to me directly if you or others you know may be interested.

Any middle market firms hiring for FDD still? (Philly/NYC)

What would be some common NWC adjustments when asked during an interview?

Does MM IB or A&M FDD pay more? Talking to a MM IB right now and ultimately want to maximize my income long term, I’m not scared of hours.

Anyone gone through the CFI’s FMVA certification program? Is it worth it for FDD?

Did FAAS in NY travel a lot pre pandemic?

Currently a staff in audit - 6 months in. Glad to be learning a lot, and have had a generally positive experience at the firm other than a few interactions, some tough busy season nights. Really been intrigued by TAS/M&A, however, and had a few convos with a senior in TAS i know at the firm. It’s closer to what I studied, but don’t know how to make the jump as it seems an internal transfer could take 6+months/senior rank and a lot of convincing. Is it better to jump firms/has anyone done this?

Does anyone have insight on the promotion structure at Deloitte? If you come in with 3 years audit experience would it be 2 more years to make manager? Or is it basically 3 years to make manager no matter what

What's the difference between Kroll Val vs Portfolio Val

Do you ever feel like your databooks have way more analysis than needed? How do you judge what to analyse and not? And please dont say the boilerplate engagement letter.

AAS exit opps? Not sure if I want to go there but seems chill wlb

When do you know if you like the job or not?
I'm still relatively new to the role, 7 months of experience, and this is my first job.
I'm not sure if my dislike of the work is the role or it's just working in general.
At what point is it okay to think this job isn't what I want to do? Is this healthy?

Looking at PWC M&A and have a question. What is the difference between M&A and TAS?