So I got an offer to join FDD team for competitor, but having doubts and thinking about staying in audit. Doubts are unpredictable schedule and up to 50% travel. Can't figure out what is the best move

Has anyone traveling to Canada recently? I am planning to go for four days and part of the documentation is to use the ArriveCAN app which has you complete a questionnaire. One of the questions on there is whether or not you have a suitable quarantine plan, in the event that border control requires you too. I guess I would just extend my stay at the hotel if required, does anyone know if that's an acceptable answer if asked by border control?

Why’re all FSO practices hiring data and analytics people when FSO already have a DNA practice? Is DNA only a higher cost Cognizant or Tata?

How does one share a Delta drink voucher? Can you just take a screenshot?

Is it just me or Marriott is actively trying to kill the SPG brand. Have been trying to reach SPG platinum customer service line - 3 attempts so far, each lasting 30 mins, no success yet.

Might have to leave the “all things points” bowl soon if these creepy ant/roach/bug posts continue. Making me so paranoid to stay in a hotel now smh

Which big4 has best deals practice? FDD, M&A tax, etc

I have an extra hotel room in Athens Friday and Saturday next weekend for the Georgia game. Message me if you're interested: all hotels are sold out at this point

Anyone have visibility into Publicis’ programmatic practice? Where they hide their extra fees, etc even though they claim to be transparent?

I am currently practicing insurance litigation but am looking to transition into corporate law (M&A, private equity). I have heard horror stories about this practice area though. I am looking for input from those who practice in this area. Do you like it? Is it interesting? What are the hours like? It seems a lot of people in this area are looking to get out...am I making a mistake by looking to get in?

Deloitte business tax services ? What is the best sub group@to join in terms of hours etc.

In the UK what rewards credit card is best for relatively frequent travelers? Amex platinum / BA premium / something else?

Those in FDD, why do you like it?

I have a question for those of you that are in small internal audit groups (5 people) of public companies or audit small public companies with small internal audit shops. If the internal audit group is responsible for SOX testing, how much operational audit work is the internal audit group able to do in addition to the SOX testing?

How long does it takes for you to feel confident on what you are doing at FDD? Essentially I am not trying to stay at FDD forever but want to make sure that I learn all the necessary skills before I go.

Hey EY / EYP Fishes 🐠 I’m considering joining the EYP team (transfer from Toronto) in Transaction Strategy & Execution - does anybody have any insight into the growth prospects for this group / split of work they are doing (e.g., DD vs. True Strategy)

What does the Tax Reporting & Strategy Deals team at PwC do? Do they have busy seasons or all year round busy? What’s the pay like compared to other tax specialties such as general compliance or M&A? Thanks in advance.

Does anyone have any insight to the FDD group at Stout?

I got relieving letter from EY. Will I get experience letter also or relieving letter itself is experience letter?

Anyone have visibility into Publicis’ programmatic practice? Where they hide their extra fees, etc even though they claim to be transparent?

Hi, What is the leave policy at Deloitte India?.. is it similar to Deloitte USI?

How is KVp corp in terms of work culture, can anyone please suggest.
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For those that lateraled private practice to gov’t, what was the lag time between referral of your application to interview process?

Private equity industry is one of the most powerful and least understood influences on the contemporary American economy.

Does anybody here do any side work for extra income using their data expertise? I would love ideas that I could do from ~5-15 hours a week. Tutoring is the only thing that comes to mind immediately. Thanks in advance!

I am currently practicing insurance litigation but am looking to transition into corporate law (M&A, private equity). I have heard horror stories about this practice area though. I am looking for input from those who practice in this area. Do you like it? Is it interesting? What are the hours like? It seems a lot of people in this area are looking to get out...am I making a mistake by looking to get in?

What are your favorite personal finance books? I just read Rich Habits and really liked it. I am also reading the Psychology of Money. Looking to read some more!

Remember how you didn’t buy the dip when Covid started in March 2020 and always regretted it?

Well… chances are that you won’t buy into this dip either. I guess that’s just how we are…

Sort of houseplant related... but does anyone actually have experience with large fake plants, specifically the best places to get them? I have a large collection of live houseplants but I wanted a large (5’) fake plant for a place in my house that gets little to no sunlight. A lot of the ones I’ve seen look super cheap for how much they cost and I figured someone here might have some good advice :) TIA

As an analyst, can I expect to see a salary raise in a couple of weeks? Or an AIP? And if so how much of each?

I have 9 years of overall experience and past 2 years with Oracle, I am in SAAS based apps, Recently I got 5 rating in the appraisal and Manager asked what is the number you are expecting ?
Any idea what to quote either percentage / LPA ?

Currently 601 in CCB with 19LPA TC, expecting promotion this year. What amount of total compensation I can expect for 602 level?

I've 7+ years of experience.

How is the scope for ODI(ELT/ETL- Oracle Data Integrator) in market right now..

I knew it's pretty old tool.. but not sure about the market level of it.

Do we get good package for it?
Right I've 15.5 LPA with 8yrs. How much i can ask for?
is it good to switch using ODI OR better to learn someother technology like Snowflake and move with that? HCL Technologies Tata Consultancy Infosys Accenture IBM Cognizant Deloitte EY

Few days I have given resign but now last month I have cleared some onsite opportunity evaluation from client end. so infosys is going to send me U.K, London after july.. should I need to take back resignation ? As out of infosys am holding 15LPA package right now..
Onsite will be good for me or not .. pls suggest

How do you know if you’re considered a value employee?

I’m in real estate tax group and looking for good books about RE fund/investments/accounting during non busy season. Any recommendations? Thanks!

At what point do you folks just give up on working through an excel problem? I swear I could have saved time adding everything individually, but it would be a blow to my excel ego.

Last year I lied about having Valentine’s Day plans so I could go home at 7....and this year I’m proud to say I will be doing the exact same thing

Tax senior with CPA at small firm. Best way to get to Big 4 audit? (LA or OC) Went to non-target so little to no alumni at B4. I don’t mind the switch to a lower title since audit was always my preference and was never a fan of tax (stayed local for family).

PwC just announced there will be 5 required staff levels before promotion to partner across all line of services. Associate, Senior, Manager, Senior Manager, Director, Partner. Thoughts?

Is $170k as M3 FSO Advisory NYC EY at par with other Big 4 firms?

How do I actually go about giving 2 weeks notice?

Happy Pride, all y’all 🌈🐠🐟🌈 out here!

Putting in notice next week - should I give a written notice? How formal does it have to be?

Why does a partner never look me in the eyes during long or short conversation? However, I observe that the partner looks at other people’s eyes. Not sure what I’ve done or something wrong with me.

NOT accounting related question... but Hoping others might be able to help. I’m ready to leave PA to become a teacher (I’m a mom of 3 young kids and really need work-life balance, plus I love teaching

Best books for time management / business skills / inspiration?

Is voluntary vision insurance is eyemed?

Yesterday #AltonSterling, today #FalconHeightsShooting.. Needs to stop 😔

Has anyone else had both markers dry out during a CPA exam? It's happened to me both times I've taken it.

Been having so many issues with our most recently class of new associates this year - like no class before. Laziness, entitlement, and no pride in their work. Anyone else experiencing this?

Senate just past their tax bill. I am starting to think that tax reform is actually going to happen.

Is there anyone out there working a job related to Accounting that you’re actually passionate about? Something that you enjoy and feel like you’re making a difference?

I literally almost threw my laptop. Didn't know I could be capable of such anger