What's the path to becoming a CFO from public accounting? Is it as simple as going somewhere as a controller and eventually making the jump to CFO or is there more to it?

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In general, my opinion is that the industry is looking for a more strategic finance backgrounds in its CFOs - so a better route may be CAO / Corp Controller. Otherwise, attractive skill sets will include IR, treasury, tax, transformation, M&A, ISC, FP&A etc. I would try to find a role in this area and grow. Or transition to controllership of a company and make internal moves from there.

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The dark side of the force is a pathway to many abilities

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I am new to EY. How to check one's exact designation in the system (I am a senior, but want to know whether it's SCon1/2/3?

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Any shops to avoid as a Strategy Director? A female strategy director at that.

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Dreaming of switching from account management to film directing. Any advice?

Hi fishes,I have around 5.2 yrs of hands on exp in data engg. and able to clear service based companies interviews easily.Now I want to switch to product based companies as I am looking for some good work,good salary but I am not really strong in dsa as it's not part of my daily work.I don't really use trees and graphs as part of my daily work.
How shall I switch to product based companies considering DSA is their 1st round itself.what level of DSA can I expect from companies for data engineer position?

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Hi Fish,

I am currently working in non tech as an analyst. I have learnt SQL AND Data warehousing concepts. I am thinking of switching to any data related role Data Analyst/Data engineer. Appreciate your views/thoughts on this.
Should I have to learn some more to switch or should take up any real time projects to start a career in the above mentioned fields.
Overall experience: 3y
CCTC: 4.2 LPA

THANK YOU

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Has anyone transitioned from PA to a PhD in Accounting? What is the PhD like? And how did you know it was the right decision/time?

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Best exit opp out of the following three with pay being equal: Senior Financial Reporting Analyst, Internal Audit Senior, or Senior Accountant?

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Is it fair to say once you’re an LS consultant you can always fall back to a tier 2,3 firm? For context I’m looking to go from consulting to a hospital implementation role.

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I need everyone’s help😭 Money aside, how did you finalize which idea to pursue? I’m struggling to narrow it down from 4. Focusing is not an issue for me once I’m locked in, but I’m struggling to get there because I haven’t finalized which idea to focus on. Open to any recommendations please (books, personal stories, etc).

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I am in need of some advice I have a bachelors in healthcare administration. My long term goal would be a CEO of a hospital. I am looking at masters programs and need some advice as what to get my masters in. I could get my masters in healthcare administration but would like to look at something a little different maybe healthcare leadership or something. Anyone have some advice?

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How's the ethics exam for VA licensure ?

Any product managers who wouldn’t mind me DM’ing to ask a few questions? Currently a tech consultant looking to leave consulting and considering PM

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Hello all, I work full time as an RN at the VA. I’ve been looking for a side hustle to do on my own time. I would love to review cases such as prior authorization, records for 2nd opinions, etc. The positions that I come across generally require a commitment of at least 24 hrs which is not feasible. Anyone know of any opportunities?

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22- Asked to upload document in ibegin
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How is the Business Operations (BO) team at ZS?
Particularly at AC level.

I have couple of more questions:
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2. Salary range for the AC role? (I have 3+ years of experience post MBA, before MBA 0 years, transitioning from big 4)
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4. How are other perks at the organisation? (Apart from fixed pay)

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Any IPS Advisory folks here ?

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Sr Associate - Product Management

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If anyone is currently in this role, please dm

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You people are the problem... good lord

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FRM is has narrow focus, demands depth, quick to complete

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Anyone feeling quite unmotivated with work? Unsure if this is due to the job or because I haven’t seen my team in 11 months / lockdown fatigue

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Looking for guidance. I’ve been passively applying to Director roles since January, and actively for 2 weeks now. I’ve gotten one call for a position I didn’t apply to and no other response. Is there something I should be doing to get more traction?

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Hi fishes,

Can anyone refer me for a role in the bank of america chennai location. Job id: 22093697
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Hello all,
Anyone who had been recently interviewed for Salesforce technical support engineer profile, please share what sort of questions were asked in interviews and how many rounds were there?

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