studied for my CPA and didnt focus on much else. Passed when the pandemic hit. Now have been struggling to meet people in my city. Any tips?

I have Cognizant offer 25 LPA & EY 29 LPA
YOE 9
Does cognizant match the counter offer?

Also while negotiate counter offer it requires share complete offer latter? Instead of screen sort of CTC break up

Do bankers usually send over LBO models to the data room if they’re brokering PE deals? Or is it rarely the case where they’re modeling out LBO’s?

A new analyst has joined our team and we often give them models/ slides but don’t always ask them if they know all of the accounting principles to be able to make minute adjustments to EBITDA or free cash flow. We are a FIG platform, so the knowledge required is relatively unique as well and not as easy to google as corporate transactions. Is there a better way to coach the analyst short of just throwing them in the deep end to figure it out or should we wait for them to ask us for help?

Any openings for cloudera databricks ?

Best bars to hit downtown for a bday?

ACN 🐠: how many hours do you average per week and how does that vary by grade? Also, has travel to Riyadh resumed? TIA

What are the life sciences opportunities in UAE? I know there’s is a lot of public sector (from KSA) or finance work but is there other life sciences opportunities? Similar to what LEK, ZS, Putnam, Clearview etc all do?

Hello all!

Any thoughts on interview process, compensation, culture etc. at ADQ in Abu Dhabi?

All feedback would be helpful!

Thanks :)

Hello Fishes,

Plz refer me to @gartner

Military Veteran, 11 YOE

Any of my good friends at Deloitte or EY have any security positions open? Extremely interested

Recommendations for local meal delivery services?

Anyone here worked on the Microsoft account at carat? What’s your opinion?

Current ctc - 11

offered ctc - 16.5
yoe - 4y
level - C4

Is it a good? and how much in-hand it will be?

hi fishes

I had applied for the role of business analyst and have cleared one on-line assessment WHT could be the next stages any idea

I got into marketing because I thought it would be an opportunity to make good money in a field where I could still exercise my creativity, but I’ve found it to be extremely stifling and bogged down by bureaucracy. Does it ever get better?

Hi. I am interviewing for a manager role at EY in FSO Advisory NYC office. Can anyone give me an idea about the compensation structure at the EY?
I have 10-years of industry experience.

Is there not a "lock aspect ratio default " option in Microsoft word?

Is there a particular Excel formula/feature that you guys found helpful or cool? Trying to broaden my Excel skills

Is it possible to make SM after being MGR only 2 years? Was 5 star rated as MGR 1 and gold standard as MGR 2.

What’s the difference between ED and partners? How does one become an ED vs partner?

I left Big 4 after 2 internships and 1 year as a staff for reasons I’ll describe below. I was highly rated and they didn’t want me to leave. I want to go back but only if I can be a senior. Realistic?

So how late have y’all been working til? 8/9 pm? My team has been doing 11 pm for weeks 💀

Is it possible to get promoted twice in one year in PA? Someone at work said it happens sometimes but I haven’t heard of it. Ever heard of this occurring?

For those that work for Amazon in there accounting and tax department, what has your experience been like and how did you land your job?

What nuggets of wisdom do you fishes have for someone who is thinking of getting a CPA/CFA or CFP deep into my career (have a different qualification). What is the most straightforward way (self-financed, since I have another qualification)? These would compliment my work as an actuary.

Gotta love leadership emails saying remember to take care of yourself! And teams are working 12+ hour days

What are some good personal finance books?

About to put in my 2 weeks next Monday, what should I be aware of?

If my recon doesn't add up, can I blame Russia?

I often wonder why I did accounting because the services I provide to my clients mean nothing to them. At the wake of my friend's dad tonight, he asked for my help during dealing with his family

Anyone take this mandatory tax E&P training? Dying

Company pays for certifications. CISA, CIA, CDFM, PMP. Currently have CPA and CGFM. Which has the most value? Not sure what career route but they pay completion bonus. CISA has a higher bonus rate, 2k

Any advice for a 3rd year risk assurance associate looking to break into a consulting role? I feel like I don’t quite have the tech experience (knowledge of SQL, Java, etc. ) and i don’t quite have the accounting knowledge being that we’re in IT. . Anyone make the switch ? What advice would you give ? Anything I should try to learn now or any transferable skills you leveraged? Anything would help!

Anyone here in TRS at PWC? How do you like it? What do you do? Thanks!

Is anyone familiar with Morgan Franklin vs Ankura vs Connor Group? Any particular distinguishing qualities that set one apart from the rest? Looking for more strategy and operational consulting opportunities and considering those 3.

Did someone get fired in the new manager training in Orlando after getting drunk?