What’s the CFA studying time commitment per CFA exam? Recs on services/companies/booklets/study methods?

Purpose: Targeting CFO/Controller in fintech

Reference points:
1. S1 in financial services audit pivoting to FP&A senior accountant in fintech. Worked a decent amount with estimates/key business processes (aka loans, securities, CECL, tax not payroll etc)
2. I studied for CPA in grad school. Carved out about an 1-2hrs a day for <7 months less midterms, finals, vacation

Hello 🎏🐠,

Off topic!

I want to learn SQL / Excel (functions etc) for companies like Amazon, which sites or resources I should go through?

PS: I have beginner level knowledge for both.

Any suggestions or guidelines are welcome.

TIA😊

Is the CVA exam worth pursuing?

What is the difference between a Technical Writer and UX writer?

Hi Fishes,

I have got offers from SAPIENS and NETCRACKER for the Position of Java developer. Both are giving almost same CTC of 26 LPA.
Kindly help me with your suggestions for the organization to join in terms of better opportunities and growth.

Tech Stack: Java, Springboot, Hibernate, SQL
YOE: 5 years

Recently switched from audit to advisory. Not loving it, want to disconnect and switch careers/take a role outside of accounting. Thinking about putting two weeks in before the break without anything lined up. Thoughts?

Where/ how can I learn Azure?

I'm a Tech Risk SC, but have an accounting/finance background. I'm doing the FRM now for broader cert experience, is it worth doing CA long term in my area?

healthcare promotion from EM to SM in your firm? trying to calibrate expectations....

What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

Hi Folks,
Can someone help me out which WMS is better for making a career in supply chain domain SAP EWM OR BY WMS?

Hi IBMers
What is role of a senior advisory consultant. Is it similar to solution architect

What corporate practice has better longevity if your goal is to stay in big law for as long as possible: M&A or Capital Markets?

Has anyone successfully made the career move from an HR specialization to an HRBP role? If so, how? I have been working for 7 years in a very niche HR specialization and while I wear many hats on the HR team, I feel like this is hard to express to recruiters or even get an interview for an HRBP role. My niche area has really burnt me out, as it’s very political and I want to expand my horizons. I am already working on completing my GPHR certification. Any other tips?

If you’ve just turned SA2 in audit but you have an option to do PwC CF in SE Asia, would you take it ? Or try and stick it out in London Audit for another year or two to try and eventually make the move?

Pre-MBA at MBB — Have worked on a few DDs but have not touched the model workstream yet. Any advice on how I can best discuss my “deal” experience in PE interviews despite that? Thanks in advance!

Do you always need an MBA to get into MBB?

Entire fucking Ritz Carlton smells like cigarette smoke... how many points

Is there a role for a CPA that wants to get into data analytics? Senior audit associate now that wants to exit to get experience with SQL, Python etc. but don’t want to start all over. What roles can I look at where I could leverage my CPA experience but still learn about analytics?

Guys.. just a headup.. dnt join epam anywhere .. they dnt have projects.. they are re-evaluating people again .. same technical interview of 1.5 hours ... Not sure wat is the outcome of the technical interview after geeting offer letter n joining epam.

Hi Fishes,

Does anyone know what is GCM level-5 designation corresponds to in Atos. Is this appropriate designation for a 6 yrs experienced dba professional?

Me and my wife will be moving to Pune in January
I have permanent work from home and my wife needs to visit office 2 Days in a week
office location : Phoenix Mall

Which Areas Should i Narrow down to for my Search of Renting a 2bhk Apartment.

Preference:

a) Not looking to spend more than 20k
b) Preferred nice vatavaran ( atmosphere) As i am moving from Noida
so a bit of views/greenery would be nice.
c) where i can play weekend leather ball cricket matches.
If hav any lead plz do tell

Any dermatology research opportunities?

IS there any instance you know of in which LTI revoked or took back its offer after giving offer letter. If so what circumstances

Is it possible to get a convenient location transfer in LTIMindtree? Or it can be decided only after the project allocation?

Any suggestions for books to read about any guide for buying house in Canada or on real estate in Canada ?

Thanks

Hello folks, can someone please tell me about the laptop policy in JPMC... I heard they ask you to connect to remote desktop via your personal machine

What is Pinnacle award ? And How will that benefit me ??

Hi Everyone,
I’m looking for account manager or account manager referrals.
I have 4 years of insurance underwriting experience.
If you know of anyone that I could pass my resume to, Please let me know!!!!

I had an interview with DIAGEO last week and the interviewer looked pretty convinced. He told me I will be having my 2nd round next week but havn't got any update since then. Not sure if they didn't select me or the process is slow.. Anyone here having interview experience with the company??

Any fishes here born in 2000’s ? How do you adjust yourself to the generation gap in your team?

How much package should a data engineer get for 3 year exp?

Hi everyone! I have a interview for BIE role. Could anyone tell me their interview experience. What were the questions asked in the technical interview and also the on-site one.
Any help Will be appreciated.

Thank you

Check your band for year 2020-21

Looking for referrals to major Life Sciences consulting positions for strategy/analytics in Toronto/ Canada.

Please and thank you!

Master’s in biotech from McGill. Tons of research experience, pretty solid resume, 3+ years of translational research, 1+ year of consulting experience. And rich profile.

Best paid CPE subscriptions? I know there are free courses on various sites, but my new company is willing to pay for a yearly subscription. Wondering if any paid ones have good courses. Only heard of becker and illumeo so far.

Looking for financial modeling/analysis and data analytics type stuff since I work in finance operations (within FP&A) now.

I am sure it’s been asked 100 times but humor me please. Best office chair to add to the good I’m doing with a stand up desk? Lol.

Would love to stay in a reasonable range if possible (800 max)

I got a new job about a month and a half ago. I have a head hunter I did not accept a job with ask me how my new job is going. Anyone know why they are following up with me?

EY FSO NYC S1 Salaries - Go

Someone should warn students and experienced hires about risk advisory service lines AKA SOX. It just ain’t fair for them

I don't wanna be a manager, I don't want to do economics. I want to do testing, review, coach. I don't want to always learn something new, I value trying improve the plan of things I know.

Where can I do for the long term

Advice for studying for CISA? I’ve purchased the CRM, QAE, and Hemang Doshi’s book. So far I’m having trouble reading through the CRM because it’s so detailed that everything seems important and difficult to retain. I’m an incoming new hire so I think I should read the book even though I know people who have passed with only QAE (they were previous b4 interns)

So finally i found a sweet girl. She was my uber driver from airport. I felt a sudden "💙2💘" connection the first time we had an eye contact. Is it just me after busy season or what?#trollswelcome2💩

Do you ever wish you get fired?

It's my first day at a different big 4 than my tag and the only thing I have to do is an hour zoom call, then the next two days are 3 hr zoom calls. Is this normal? PwC had me doing 9 hrs of training the first day lol

Anyone working towards early retirement? Whats your target $, age and location?

Does employee level of internal referral matter at B4?

E.g. if I see a job requirement I fit, then does having a senior associate refer me carry more weight than a staff? How about manager versus Sr?

Does Big4 file H1Bs as premium?

Does PwC have any free access to learning sites such as Udacity, Coursera or Udemy to complete courses with certificate? I know EY has free access to many courses on Udemy!

For anyone that resigned without an offer lined up and took time off, what did you tell your team as a reason for leaving? I’m just not happy with my company but don’t want to jump into something new yet.

I wonder if we’ll still have minimum billable hours if WWIII breaks out

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

Does everything always work when verify inventory ?

Any TAS or FAAS roles actively hiring? I only have audit experience looking to break into advisory