What are the SM salaries at BDO for core tax group? Please specify your location and if you are first year SM or been SM for few years.

Moved to the city about 6 months ago and I’ve been disappointed in my experience. I know the pandemic is playing a factor but I didn’t expect the winter days as gloomy as they’ve been. For those who have lived here for a while, is this normally what the winters are like? What do you do to keep things interesting when you can’t go outside? Last two months have made me consider moving but part of me feels like I won’t have given the city a fair shot

Is american express odc in phase 3 pune?

How is it like worki g at EY GDS Bangalore? How is the training period? How os the onboarding? I am joining in two weeks

Almost a week with On-site interview and it’s been a radio silence from my recruiter. Should I reach back to them or is it normal? Not at all impatient, just trying to know what’s the norm.

Hello, have the case study coming up soon. Any guidance/clues the group can provide?

Can someone tell me , How many days Barclays will take to respond to any job applications.


@Barclays #barclays

What are the best security consulting firms with a focus on the federal sector?

Been selling covered calls or puts on F. Seems almost too easy. What can go wrong, outside of it actually hitting ITM?

I have Oracle financials implemented experience but I have been on the IT audit side for several years. I would now like to brush up on my implementation skills. I would like to do this outside of my company. Any advice on where to find formal training?

Wipro 8.5LPA
TiBCO 12.5 LPA

Which one is better in terms of job security and WLB ?

EY, PwC, KPMG : which of the three is the most prestigious, good for building resume and career?

I am done trying to pretend everything is fine at work. The higher ups on the team kept asking if I’m doing anything fun for the weekend during video calls. I felt the pressure to make something up but I just can’t. I’ve been struggling with depression, loneliness, anxiety with immigration and the fact that I might be out of work soon cuz my visa is expiring. I’m thousands of miles away from my family and I just want everything to stop. But when my manager kept asking in front of everyone am I

Does google flights increase the price on repeat searches if you don’t book the flight right away?

New Yorkers, need advice.


I have a student checking account with HSBC and it is now transferring its operations to Citizen bank.

I need to open a new bank account asap and am travelling for next 45 days. Would you recommend any bank and account type that can be opened up remotely? Have all the documents ready for upload.

Help needed asap!

I’m looking for a classic Rolex, so thinking of a DJ or OP (lighter dial so white/silver). I have an Omega AT (navy dial) and second guessing since the styling looks very similar. Any thoughts?

Looking to get an Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti sometime this year. Brand new the MSRP is about 45K and despite the reputation of the old Alfa Romeo’s from the 90’s these seem to be night and day more reliable. Would you recommend buying new, leasing new, or buying used? If I bought used it would be anywhere from 2019-2021

How to avoid returning to office on 1st week of June ? Without straining the relationship with my manager ? Any creative ideas !?

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?

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

What’s the dress code at BDO? Jeans eveyday?

Just wondering what percentage of associates don't get promoted to senior? Anyone has the stats?

What are my exit opportunities as a tax senior in partnership tax? I cant take it anymore, I need to leave after this busy season. S2.

Struggling to feel fulfilled in this job. Thinking of making a career move to skilled trades. Torn though since I put so much effort into a master’s degree/CPA exam already. Thoughts?

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

How bad is it if someone misses 3 time sheets and is up for senior promo?

Is CMA worth getting after getting the CPA? Or is it better to get the CFA. Also don’t have much finance background so I don’t know if I can pass the CFA will require a lot of hard work. Interesting in hearing people’s thoughts.

I have no plans in leaving PA anytime soon but I figure maybe I should look into another certification that holds value and makes me more marketable compared to my peers. Appreciate any thoughts and advice.

- Also considering going to a t14 MBA in future.

Best tips to manage another person that's on the same level as you, but knows everything about the client and you don't - since you are the new guy.

Considering obtaining a CFE certification. Can anyone share their experience vs experience obtaining CPA? I’m already a CPA. I just want a comparison of study time requirement and difficulty of exam.

Currently in IT audit, want to get into consulting. Worth it to wait until senior? Biased since I want to get out, but I feel the skills aren’t transferable and don’t want to be pigeonholed into risk

Is there any options if you dont get your cpa at PwC In audit? I heard of one guy that went into basically business dev (helping partners get new clients) is there anything else besides recruiting

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

I keep seeing people say this is the new normal. But it really isn't, this is a temporary normal.

So excited to be putting in my notice next week!

What’s the best answer/action when a partner asks you for a deliverable but it’s been sitting for manager review for a couple days?

Is there a range of time in which it is appropriate to begin wishing Eid Mubarak?

I just advanced to S2 in Audit and am getting kind of bored/disinterested in the job. Interested in in getting into the Advisory/M&A field. Should I try and switch to another service line internally or switch to another firm? Any thoughts or suggestions?