Modeling test on company laptop or personal Macbook?

Dumb question and the search function is not helpful.

Should you do PE modeling tests on company laptops or personal macbooks? I'm at a boutique for reference - compliance department barely exists. Do I ask the HH to send the modeling test to my work email?

I would be doing these on my personal macbook pro if they send to my personal email. Obviously, I would have time issues for a 1 hr modeling tests on a macbook.

Also, if I send things to and from my personal email, I am worried about them catching it.

EDIT: Ignore this thread.

https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/have-to-se…

Better answers on this thread.

 

I downloaded Parallels onto my MacBook and signed up for a trial of the Windows version of O365. Used usb-c/lightning cord from docking station to MacBook so I could use my external keyboard, etc. Worked great. Theoretically could have some latency issues w/ excel in parallels if it’s an older machine, but should have enough horsepower to crank if it’s a newer MacBook.

 

I have had issues with excel latency with parallels/bootcamp in the past. Even worse, it causes some hefty graphical errors.

Do I suck it up and buy a windows laptop for the sole reason of PE recruiting?

 

Buy a laptop from best buy and return that shit after you take your test 

 
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