Alvarez & Marsal Would Alvarez & Marsal hire someone with 2 B4 audit busy seasons under their belt and a senior title as an associate for TAG? Contemplating if it’s even worth trying to recruit for A&M vs going for a B4 FDD pivot first

How do you choose location when buying a home when a consulting future is uncertain? Proximity to airport/ office? Ignore it and suck up the commute?

So I know Consulting isn't for me long term. 2 years and done. My coworkers are working Sat/Sun and 12 hours a day typically. (They want a promotion). Is it okay to just put in 85%?...cont..

What is a comfortable salary level for a couple in NYC?

My male boss recommended the book “The Confidence Code” which is a self help book for women. It was recommended to all the females that work under him. I feel like that's a little inappropriate?

How correct is the term “African American"?
What about black people from Haiti, Caribbean, etc.

Is it about where people are indigenous to?

Not all Black Americans are African American,
right?

Pic thread! Pic thread!! Pic thread damn it!!! Come on everyone!!!!!

Ladies, what has your experience been in the field?

$BABA got murdered today. Buy, hold, or sell?

Having one of the worst weeks of my life but my bosses would flip if I used a personal day. Meanwhile in the office I’m getting bitchy emails and attitude per usual. How does one deal / stay sane?

What’s a good, practical tax book to read for someone who knows nothing about taxes? I feel like I should familiarize myself with them but don’t know where to start/find the topic very overwhelming and dense even as a finance attorney. Welcome to other beginning finance book suggestions too! (Already read Kiyosaki and Ramsey)

I low key miss fridays in the office because I don’t know how to make new friends as a 26 year old

What are some myths you all have heard to figure out if you’re having a boy or girl?

I was giving my kid the advice that the path you sometimes believe you are on is not necessarily where you will land, in a good way, and to stay open to those paths.

Help me make my point.

What did you THINK you were going to do when you started college, and what do you do today?

Inflation report out today. Question- Does this report comes out every month?
is there some fed announcement or meeting schedule for the year?

Can someone please refer me for a marketing position at Flipkart?

Decent pea coat for men that I can wear on suit. Looking to buy one. Budget ~$250

Can someone help with the base salary range for a 6+ years experienced finance professional with FRM and CFA certifications in Big 6 firms in Advisory practice?

Also, what should be the expectations for joining bonus during the current times?

Any McK fuel people in here? Kinda curious about this segment in reference to deal structure. Is it all commercial debt?

What is a look back analysis?

How long were you a senior in FDD before things started to click? Really enjoying everything so far but feel like I am behind my peers. Been about 7 months now.

Any good resources to prepare for FDD interview for associate/experienced position?

EY TARAS or EY GCR??? Between these 2 service lines which has better pay and opportunities??

Any KPMG FDD associates willing to chat?

Job recommendations for someone enjoying TAS (FDD) work, but doesn't want to be as into the weeds/details on the Company's accounting?

Is it as hard to take PTO as people say? I have a couple of long weekend trips planned (covid willing) in May and June, which is right after I start, but have heard that it’s normal to have to cancel plans due to last minute deals coming in. Any tips??

Best books for U.S. Corporate Tax similar to Logic of Subchapter K for partnerships? I’ve historically worked extensively with partnerships and starting to branch out into more “Core” corporate M&A Tax and looking for a helpful resource to get up to speed.

Got promoted to Senior Associate but imposter syndrome is kicking in. Any advice for gaining the competency to perform at the level required?

Anyone else here have terrible utilization because their deals die and a code never opens? /can’t find another code to book hours? I’m sitting on over 200 billable hours at this point

Why does everyone say the work in FDD is so much better than audit? I’ve been in the group for a few months now, and it seems to be just as bad if not worse.

Any M&A tax practices out there that will allow remote/mostly remote work in the future? Where?

So do higher ups (managers/directors/etc) in FFD talk to each other about the progress of seniors and associates in a similar manner to how the staff are ranked during audit roundtables??

Lender Due Diligence thoughts compared to FDD and potential career path?

Are global sabbaticals possible in TAS (from US to UK)

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice with regards to my next career step. Currently in audit and I have opportunities to go for a Valuations role or an FDD role (both big 4). What are the pros and cons of each? (hours and learning opps, not concerned about salary) Not looking to work long term in both and would likely want to transition into an FP&A role in the future. Hoping to jump directly but require modelling experience.

Leave B4 FDD (145k TC) for micro boutique IB (230k TC). Worth it? Pros cons? Have been doing FDD for 2 years.

Any significant differences in comp between the Big 4 FDD groups (specifically at senior level)? I’m hearing PWC pays the highest bonuses but not sure if there is any truth to that.

Valuation people, how long until you got good at your job? Im 5 months in and can still barely follow..