Those with accounting as a secondary career: what field did you come from and how is account better/worse?

Hi Fishes,
Can someone please share some best resources to learn data structures and algorithms in Java.
Thanks in advance.

I turned in my two weeks notice and my AD is giving me a hard time about leaving. Wants to sit down and talk about it and my career aspirations. Any advice ?

What are the best data privacy certs to aim for? 4 year exp in cyber risk consulting. Want to move to a privacy related role outside the big 4. Should I go for the CDPSE or CIPP or CIPM?

Need help, I have relevant experience and good reputation among team. I want promotion in this cycle to manager level but the thing is the seniors I have, managers and senior managers are with PwC SDC for long time, so they are not ready to promote me with 4.5 years of experience. Can you please guide me on how can make it work?

Best way to prepare for SHRM ?
Any tips or resources that helped you pass the exam?

Who’s a better paymaster - Deloitte or EY Consulting? Looking for YoY growth assuming business does equally well at both the firms. Thanks!! Looking fwd to your wisdom fellow 🐡

Hi, I'm working with the EY UK in finance transformation consulting. Wanted to ask, how feasible is it to get a gig with the US firm? Since consulting has many opportunities across the pond, wanted to gain US experience as well.

Anyone have book/podcast recommendations on creative leadership? Or on leadership/managing in general?

Hello Guys, I am program architect with Salesforce. my wife is a teacher and she want to switch her career to testing. Need some guidance or recommendations on how should she start, resources and certification she should start with or any other tip. I really appreciate any guidance in this.

For the people who went back to school to pursue a totally different career, what did you do for work? I don’t think I’d be able to do both my current job and school. I did retail in college and that probably isn’t so smart right now. Neither is working at a restaurant. I don’t think I can go back and live with my parents. I feel like I’m stuck.

Hi Guys,

I got the offer from JP Morgan in FRDC LOB.

please provide how will be the work life balance & professional growth.
YOE: 6
Tech stack: Java developer
Offered : 23 fixed
CCTC : 13.5

Please provide your valuable suggestions

Feel like I’ve come to a point in my consulting career where I’ve reached the end of what this job can provide me, career-wise and as an opportunity for personal/professional development. I’m planning to apply to a masters program, which would kick off next fall, but need to stay where I am between now and then to be able to pay for school. Any tips on staying motivated to get the work done, or on seeking out new opportunities for growth, when you feel like you’ve plateaued?

Has anyone exited or considered exiting to being a realtor? There’s decent income potential there, good WLB, and seems like consulting skill sets would absolutely crush the average entrant.

Hi
I am having around 3.6 yoe in mainframe.
I am looking forward to move to aws cloud.
Can anyone please suggest the starting steps?
Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi,
Is C1 level at Capgemini equivalent to Manager grade?

I'm seeking a transition from a high-growth Tech Scale-up to VC or PE. I'm armed with two years of Product Manager and, before that, 1 year in MBB; plus I've tackled extensive commercial due-diligence for targets anywhere from $50M - $500M - any idea to make this ambition a reality? Grateful for all advice.

I am a recent graduate in Information Systems, looking to start my career in cyber security. Any tips/suggestions/ideas where I could start. (No previous experience).

How much minimum and maximum % hike can we expect after a year's appraisal.
Also if they provide any kind of yearly bonus if yes than how much can we expect the min and max

Anyone trade stocks on the side? Not at a day trading level, but not buy-and-hold either...more like aim to hold 5-10 stocks at a time for 1-2 months and earn a decent short-term profit (10-15%).

Any recommendations on places to stay, visit in Dubai? Holiday family of 4 if that helps. Thank you!

Paris hotels… which would you prefer?
a) Four Seasons
b) Hôtel Plaza Athénée
c) Mandarin Oriental
d) Shangri-La Paris
e) Ritz Paris

Help! I told my SO I’d let them know before I go to bed tonight. And I have totally procrastinated.

I miss BNA 🥺

What is Op Transfer Pricing

Anyone in HNW 1040/trust/family office at Marcum? What’s culture like? Pros/cons?

I recently graduated college last year and am trying to pursue certifications to help build up my resume. I currently hold an AWS SAA certification and Azure AZ -900. I am looking to try and obtain the CISSP next. Is there something else I should start with before diving into CISSP or should I direct my studying and focus in that direction?

The most interesting research topic you've come across....?

It's been just about a year since Astroworld. Do you all feel safe at large events? Do event organizers and venues do enough to keep attendees safe?

Currently renting for ~ $1500/mo in a low COL city. My lease ends in Dec and am looking to purchase a property and get into rental game. I have $40K in bank, but I’m not sure what my max investment should be or will be approved for. Would it be feasible to keep renting and also try to rent out a purchased rental property given my liquid cash?

I’m student teaching and I’m completely stressed out. I’ve been in an elementary classroom as a TA, but this is way different.

What is the most memorable thing a client has ever said to you?

Thoughts on FrontGate?

Do you always need an MBA to get into MBB?

@Apple

Would love to work at Apple but no relevant role come up on official site where always getting sent to.

Any ideas how else to get foot in?
Connected with Apple recruiters on Linkedln and potential recruitment agencies but all dead ends.

London UK based Marketing Comms FTC/Perm roles with 12 years experience. Thanks in advance

I’ve been thinking about getting into real estate investing. Not right now but later down the road. I’ve been trying to save up for a down payment. What are some good resources for a beginner? Blogs, YouTube, books etc I’m not looking for paid courses because I will be learning at a slow pace. Any help will be appreciated.

Hi Folks,

After the HR discussion, how many days it will take to receive the offer letter please. As of now status is showing undee consideration in the portal.

How much does a first year tax senior make in the Silicon Valley area?

Currently work at a Big4. Been thinking about leaving and either go to a private company or a smaller public firm but feeling like I'm not good enough and/or don't have enough experience to leave. Any advice/thoughts?

CPA vs master, which one is more desirable in public accounting? wonder why some ppl got cpa also try to take master?

What salary can I expect as a Manager 1 in Accounting Advisory in NYC at a mid-tier firm (GT, BDO, RSM)?

Is anyone familiar with P2P (purchase to pay) role? The position will work on account monitoring , reconciliation and implementing processes. Not the transactional side of paying invoice. More of a reporting role. I’m just trying to get a better understanding of what the day to day would be like. Any insight ?

Would you rather work 4 10s or 6 7s?

Did any of you struggle with being ‘cooped up’ while studying for the exam? I’m ready to say f it to public and the CPA because I’m sick of having no life

Do you tell your manager if you’re going to work remotely from a different location for one day? We’re going to our friends lake house but have to arrive on Friday and we are all working there for the day. Do I need to mention it🤨

Unhappy with my job (Audit)-- what does everyone have their sights set on after putting a few years in? I don't know what I want to do, but also don't really know what's out there.

What is the average salary for a controller data analyst role in industry?

Stranger Things 2. OH MAN! It's SOOOOOO GOOD!

Anyone have their CFE? Just wondering what you have done or plan to do with it and what the test was like.

I pity those who revel in the "accomplishment" of have 100+ YTD utilization. Y'all got suckered by the firm.

Do partners cheat on their significant others while traveling? Stories please.

Utilization rate this time of year?

I’m a CPA and am weighing going back for my Masters, maybe an MBA?

Will I get any benefit from going back to get my masters?

I got a job offer as a Tax Associate at PwC. I want to negotiate the salary but the HR said he cant just increase my salary since that would be unfair to other associates. The only thing he can do is to ask to compensation team and if the team approve, every in-coming associates would get a salary increase. Is that true?

For those who have left PwC recently - how long did it take to receive information in the mail regarding your 401(k) and details on how to transfer? I’m starting in advisory at another Big 4 next week and am unsure on how I will report this in the onboarding process for independence related docs.

So my home office is in city A and I got assigned to a job in city B. Would EY reimburse the flight if I’m flying from city C to city B?