Big 4 Gossip

Anyone at Deloitte want to comment on the AI comp statement fiasco? Not sure I understand why AI was even being used. Just writing the letters or was it actually calculating things?

Hello everyone,

Has anyone experienced or know someone that has received a bad / negative reference specifically from a Big 4 firm that resulted in them losing a job offer?

I was wondering if sometimes Big 4 Firms … more

The thing that is going on social media that Indian IT workers are not exceptional and that they are brought to the US by Indian managers to work as slaves is actually true. I don’t know how many of y… more

Which big4 business tax team has better culture and less budget hour? Is it all 1850 for senior? Is it mandatory to meet it because I know some top 20 firm don’t care, they just give u lower bonus, which is fine.
more

Is anyone truly fully remote anymore? I was hired by PwC as a fully remote employee and within the first week I found out my “team” had decided to RTO. If you are remote, please list firm and what ar… more

I did an interview with Deloitte for audit associate start date in January 2025, I think the interviews went great. How long will it take for them to get back to me? I did the interview August 6th. Is… more

Is it possible to move from compliance tax (GCR) to m&a tax (ITTS) after 6 years without getting pigeonholed

Abuse, Exploitation, Excuse and Denial.. remember these words when you work at KPMG. Even if you are good at what you do, mediocrity will come and override it

Anyone know how much the 2024 audit Staff 1’s salary will be in the Dallas/Houston/Fort Worth area?

Is there anyone who works in PwC IFS - partnership tax on this bowl? How’s the team? Working hours?

I am an employee of EY US. Does the firm’s independence inspection check whether I have investment in non-US securities via non-US accounts? Thanks.

Why do big 4 in the UK pay so poorly? Some salaries are as low as £22,000 per year, around £1,500 after tax.

How do people manage to survive on this? Whats is wrong with the UK companies or economy?

Wh… more

After getting a review after my first engagement. I had went from progressing towards level to below level. Being a first year, how bad does that look?

I heard that a Boston based Mobility practice form hired from a couple of competitors and then the principal there ‘questioned’ them about their former employer clients, fees, etc. trying to get intel … Wha… more

Where do big 4 employees go to do their own personal income taxes? Do they go to their firm and ask to do their personal taxes?

KPMG undersells every service. Be it audit, advisory or Tax.

Anyone in the International Tax sector of a big 4 firm in the U.S.? I’m considering a role in that sector but haven’t worked for a big 4 yet and not sure what to expect for travel. Position says up to… more

Considering a move to Chicago. Should I consider the Deloitte GES team? Any good / not so good feedback?
What about any KPMG colleagues? What’s life like at the Mobility services group of KPMG in Chica… more

Do any of the Big Four have a large partnership tax presence in Seattle or Denver? Or is it mainly Corp Tax?

Damn they kick you out of the fish bowls real quick once you leave lol

Is EYP working capital in a hiring freeze currently?

What are my career options if I have an accounting degree but don’t have my CPA? (I’ve tried for years but can’t pass 😭)

I work at a big 4 and was up for manager last year. I stayed hoping I would pass the CPA an… more

I’ve heard rumblings of EY making moves to convert to a C Corp, in the same way that BDO did in 2023. Is there any truth to this? Theresa a bunch of internal reorgs happening, but they won’t tell us … more

Anyone up for manager this year but won’t have your license in time for promotion? What’s your plan?
Worried that with the longer cpa score releases, it could take another year for me to have my licens… more

Former pwc guy here with a question for my auditors. Why is the pentagon allowed to fail audits 6 years in a row, with $2.3 trillion in tax payer dollars unaccounted for, and no one talks about it?

Choosing Between Audit Graduate role from KPMG and EY in Leeds？

I’m finding it challenging to decide between the two. What factors should I consider when making this decision?

Additionally, if anyone h… more

Whats the salary for a Wealth asset management assurance manager in NYC?

Anyone can advise how is the audit hierarchy looks like in EY UK and PWC UK?

EY UK: 2 years Audit Associate -> 2 years Audit Senior -> 1 year Audit Assistant Manager -> 1 year Manager -> Senior Manager

more

Hello! New Auditor coming into big 4
As far as industry’s for auditing, which is a good.
Energy/ natural resources
Financial services -Asset
Management- public investments
-Asset management- Real estate
-Banking and finance
-Government… more

A senior manager has two favorites in my team as they're very good at their jobs. However, they've been telling the PM half-truths (most likely due to not knowing the full story). One of them … more