PwC CMAAS or KPMG FDD? I have no idea what to pick, just sick of audit.

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Very different jobs. Pick based on what you want to do

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FDD

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I’ve done both and cmaas is a lot more audit assistance and FDD is no audit whatsoever unless you’re like reviewing some audit workpaper to factor it into your QOE analysis

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Are you still an active user PwC3? I’m joining CMAAS and had some questions but can’t DM you.

FDD imo

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Yes they are super different. If you want to do financial analysis then do FDD. If you like technical accounting and research then do CMAAS. CMAAS may have better hours but imo the work is less interesting and you learn less bc you aren’t working in as fast paced environment.

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To me converting a bond hedge sounds like hell so to each their own

I would probably go with FDD (what I am doing right now), because I think it gives you some financial experience in addition to your accounting audit experience. However, FDD is still more accounting focused than what you might consider a typical finance role, but it will not be as in depth as CMAAS.

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The hours thing is a lie. No matter what you’re going to work a lot lol go based on what exit ops you want

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FYI - you will have a very tough time in interviews if they are able to determine that you are just looking for a switch from audit. This is the #1 reason for which auditors are rejected to these groups

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People can have totally different views about CMAAS because the work they varies so much...hours are not guaranteed but lifestyle in CMAAS is more predictable. In FDD you can get notice to travel next morning or getting data room open on Friday afternoon and then your whole weekend is ruined

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Have heard the hours are better in CMAAS/the equivalent. Is that true?

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