starting at pwc fdd. leaving ey fso audit. any tips? feel like my technicals kinda lack, basically have three years of SALY lmao

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FDD is one of the most challenging parts of the M&A lifecycle, but it is also where you learn the most. Build strong relationships and don’t hesitate to lean on your network when you get stuck. That approach was one of the most valuable tools for me as I progressed from Senior Associate to Senior Manager.

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For the love of everything learn to use excel for your managers sake

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The accounting technicals you can learn over time, deal exposure will give you experience on a variety of issues. We often also use folks AAS to tackle more complex accounting issues

Like the person above me said, have good excel skills, a good base of knowledge and the ability to work a lot and you’re good

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Same. Read the engagement scope and ask ChatGPT everything you don’t understand.

Otherwise there will be a learning curve but get as many reps as possible. Best to find a platform and hammer out bolt ons

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It will be like drinking from a fire hose for the first 6 months. Then you get the hang of the pace and see patterns

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Okay not going to lie — doing this rotation remote has been/is tough and I’m only a month in. I can’t keep up with the excel skills of you FDD people and pretty sure the director hates me 😭

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