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

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Vialto Partners - Just heard that one of the leadership team suddenly quit Vialto! What is going on? He’s ended up at a competitor of sorts. Is everything ok? Anyone know the scoop? Vialto Partners

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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

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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

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Anyone in New York or Boston Vialto Partners care to comment on the leadership in your office, culture, growth, market opportunities?
What’s it like being in the ‘new’ setup? Is it worth considering a … more

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How are you feeling? How is work going?
I’ve been approached about a possible role at Vialto … but not hearing positive vibes and clowns have also given interesting feedback (not knowing I’m being appr… more

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

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

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Is EYP working capital in a hiring freeze currently?

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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

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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
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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

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Possibly looking to jump to Deloitte within their business development group (sales). Anyone have experience in that group? How's the work/life balance? Work environment? Etc. Any changes in the h… more

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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

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Is there a recruiter or HR in here that could give me an honest opinion if I’d be PA material? I’ve been in Industry for my entire career, and I feel like I’ve missed on opportunities for doing so.

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What is PwC Chicago Assurance Manager starting salary?

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I am starting as a new hire with PwC in September, and I was wondering what training looks like now? I know they started going to Orlando again, but are the weeks following virtual or in the office?

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What do you think is the biggest disconnect between partners and the rest of the staff?

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Looking at remote roles (SALT) on LinkedIn today and they’re ALL PWC. Are y’all alright?

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What would expect for comp (base, bonus, equity) at a F500 company in a director of IA role?

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I still work at PwC but can't see/join the PwC US bowl :( anyone knows why?

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My overall GPA fell to a 3.12 (was a 3.5) but after this spring it’s projected to increase a little above a 3.3. Last fall i ended w a 2.6 after finding out my mom had breast cancer. I hope the big 4 … more

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Hey what's the typical bonus percentage for a senior position? 10%?

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what's the tea on Deloitte's layoffs?

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Has anyone ever regretted switching from public to industry?

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What is NY BIG 4 entry level salary for tax and audit?
Fall of 2023.

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I got a job offer with Cooper Parry UK. I’m looking for WLB and also a better tittle. Im current an Assistant manager and the offer is manager. What do you think? Not too worried with the money aspect… more

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What are tax/ audit interns and new associates being offered in the Texas markets currently (2023/ 2024) Looking to get some market data.

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Which firm is going to be the first to realize that cutting back partner comp is the way we need to move forward in order to pay staff their value? Partner comp % increases over the last couple of dec… more

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