What is the possibility on jumping from a mid-tier firm to a big 4 for a senior role (consulting or audit) but without public client experience? (I am a audit senior with 4.5 YOE, just the title here never got updated.)

Hi all,

Any openings in Bristlecone for consultant role in Delhi NCR region? Can someone from Bristlecone please help?

TIA

Thoughts?
I’ve been working at my current company for 11 years, for the past year I have been waiting for a promised promotion. I have been fully remote for 7 years pretty much good work life. Busy. In April they said I have the job still waiting. I am a project accountant III to a finance business manager.Could be long nights &stress. Still unknown pay maybe 20k increase.. Last week I was offered a govt job at NGA (Budget analyst) 40k increase not guaranteed remote. 45 min drive +retirement

Earlier this year I was making $75k as an FA and now $90k as an SFA in OC which is pretty much market value (4yrs exp - 2 in B4). I wanted that raise to $90k for a while and now that I have it, I catch myself thinking about wanting more & more money, even though I have more than enough to live out my means. Anyone else think about this often? And how can I stop?

What are the exit opportunities in industry for big 4 ITS by level? (i.e. Senior, Manager, Sr. Manager, Director?)

Dear Sharks,

I want to shift my career to UI/UX designer as an entry level designer. I have good hands-on experience. I work on Figma.

I have an experience of 2 years. Need help with referral for the same.

Thanks and Regards!

Hi @AIRBUS fishes, Can someone throw some light on the the different grades/designations ? I see E4 , Technology Lead mentioned in my offer letter.

Hi friends,

Please suggest which offer to choose

1) Fidelity Investment on PLSql (25 LPA)
2) Virtusa on Data Engineer role (not yet confirmed)

Having 9 years of total experience and I was basically a PLSQL developer.

Hello ,
What is technology and Utility BU In LTI? If anyone can help me on to understand what kind of project they have, hows the working environment, does WFO or WFH is still there.
Thanks,

I have an offer for Business Analyst Role from DBS DBS Bank DBS So I am curious to know more about the the work life, culture and employee perks

Please comment/DM

How is SAP Fieldglass project in SAP labs? Can anyone tell me?

I moved from CA to WA, do I transfer my CPA through interstate reciprocity or another method? Which state will I submit CPE to in the future?

Does anyone have experience going from a large corporate environment to a smaller company reporting directly to the CEO? Not start up level, but the next level up.I have some serious questions and would love to talk to someone. It’s wholesale/retail for reference. Thank you!!!!

What’s the promotion timeline like at meta? Is it YOE based on work based? I’d be coming in a lead counsel

Hello Fishes, I needed a suggestion on below:
I have been working on AWS cloud services from ~2 years. Recently joined new org. where the work is on Azure Cloud and more into Azure Databricks, Synapse Analytics, CosmosDb etc.
I'm not exactly sure at this point If this is a good move to switch technologies.

Can you fishes pls guide or help me if this Azure Cloud related services stated above are good in terms of current tech stack in market demand or did i made a wrong move? Pls help.. 🙏

If we are billable on project in nagarro do we need to worry about recession for now .
One more question:
What is nagarro planning how to handle recession:
Lay offs or salary cut or stop increment.

Please anyone from leadership reply

What are your favourite free SEO (technical and/onpage) courses or certificates?

Any audit senior 3 and 1st year managers here? What positions are audit senior 3 and 1st year managers leaving big4 for?

Does anyone know what this means?
"Can anyone, other than you, claim a homestead interest in the property that will secure repayment of the loan?"
My spouse and I are applying for the loan and would like to be on the title.

“The shaft is not always welcome, but but hole always is.”

If you wold like some assistance with classroom management or even managing your owe children, check this out this resource.

Hi fishes

Need a reality check-
Profile-
Btech (mech) + MBA (non-IIM top 15)
4 years enterprise account management- US based personal computing OEM
1 year Management Consulting- Sales transformation

Input required on-
1. What is my profile fit for account executive role like?
2. What is the salary I can target? (Current- 19.6 fix+ 3.5 JB+ 4 variable) I am gunning for at least 30% jump on fixed.

For those trying to leave, how do you sneak interviews in?

Are there any search firms that specialize in placing tax associates?

Have zero data experience. Best way to start self learning?

Anyone at The Clios and want to hire a junior AD? I’m here and hungry.

PWC AC Kolkata UK team is the worst team.

They put a status call at 10 in the morning and expect to work throughout the day till 9PM with all the calls at night

If someone logs off at 8ish also. It is considered as early off. One the worst work life balance ever in UK supporting organisation.

There is no concept of 9 hours work schedule. I want to name few people but doing it

We are 2 males and looking for a third person in pune with whom we can hunt a 3bkh.

Budget per person:15-20k
DM if interested.

Hi Sharks,
Got promotion from staff to senior with LEAD Category as strategic impact what hike and bonus to expect??

Probation is extended in Socgen for 3 months, does it mean they will fire or it happens to many people?

What internet speed do u pay for to be confident you can work at home properly?

Anyone here have any insight on lateraling to Rawle & Henderson? 10 years exp.

Anyone read Quit Like a Women, by Holly Whitaker? Reading now and it’s making me consider extending dry January to 6 months, maybe a yr, or ever again...curious to hear if anyone else has read.

“Isn’t meth, like, so early 2000’s? Does anyone do that anymore?”

Hi frds,

My CTC is 9.15
How much I will get per month ?

Does AWS Professional Services take location (HCOL vs LCOL) into account for comp for remote roles?

Anyone working for AstraZeneca or Pfizer within oncology?

So, I'm sure this has been discussed. What would be a cut off for when to leave without necessarily burning bridges? End of October? End of November?

Since starting in January I have:

Spilled water on my laptop and backed into a parked car less than an hour apart.

Got a ticket for a rolling stop vs. full stop.

Can I start January over?

Torn between two offers-
Citi IA (MRA Validation - Risk) or Morgan Stanley IA

If base comp is equal, which one would you choose?

Email on your phone. Why do you or why don’t you have it? Pros and cons?

Anybody else feel unnecessarily guilty when emailing your manager that you are taking a sick day? Idk why but I always feel like even though it’s completely normal, that it is being judged negatively.

Anyone have advice for a first year about to start? Things you wish you did, things you wish you didn’t do?

Got an interview lined up with CFGI.. not sure hows the company so thought I had request CFGI folks to share their experience here ?

I think I’m ready to leave public accounting. Where do I even begin? (See more in comments)

What are some key differences between US GAAP audit and IFRS audit?

I have a question for associates, what would help you the most in your job right now? It could be technical, communication, training, mental health. What are you biggest problems and struggles?

Does anyone have any insight into partners retiring early? I am at a point where I need to consider leaving if I am not aiming for partner. I don’t see myself working past my 40s. My partner and I are not big spenders and anticipate have enough to retire comfortably in 40s (obviously a lot can change). I have been assured I will become SM in next year (currently 31 years old).

For the NY CPAs out there- how long did it take to receive your license? I submitted my application in late October (incl. transcript, work experience form, etc.) but haven’t heard anything. Is this normal?

What do senior associates in Chicago make?

What are Auditors making at start ups/unicorns? Obviously the Software Engineers are the ones making small fortunes, but what about Auditors? Are they granted a good chunk of equity as well?

Does industry have billable hours? At the big 4, we are required to work a certain number of hours each week and if we spend too much time on anything we are questioned on why it took so long. Is that a thing when you go in industry?

Just got a rousing pep talk from my partner about how being a partner in public accounting is the “greatest career anyone could ever dream of”. Feel like he’s still trying to talk himself into it, too.

All loyalty I felt to RSM is gone. Who wants a referral bonus?

Anyone have any good audit jokes or one liners?

Any Financial Services or Construction Seniors out there looking for a change or better pay? Crowe has a ton of positions open, and competitive pay, can probably negotiate a sign on bonus. Willing to split the referral bonus as well! Really just need the help! DM me if interested!

What’s the best sign off party/event for a big-ish team with a large budget (about $150-$200 per person limit)?