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What kind of services does the FSO Advisory group (specifically banking & capital markets) at EY offer? How do the working hours compare to audit?

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Anyone joined big 4 because of the culture and benefits, but not necessarily wanting to make partner one day? Not being unambitious, but want to focus on your own well being and connect to other thing… more

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Anyone traveling while working remotely? If so, what are you using for internet on the road? I've tried hotels but their internet isnt compatible.

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If you had to pay the firm back for a sign-on bonus, or something of that nature, because you left the firm voluntarily. Did you pay it back?

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I remember being at PwC, I was a high performer. Asked my relationship partner to meet to discuss a path to early promotion. His/Her response was "why does everyone want an early promotion around… more

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Should incoming personnel drug screens still look for marijuana usage?

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Sooooo.....if somehow the unfathomable and ridiculous occurs and DC becomes the 51st state, we’ll have two Washington’s. Can’t have that, so one will need a new name. Care to share any possibilitie… more

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Which Big 4 firms still give partners lifetime pensions? I know EY and KPMG stopped lifetime pensions.

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What’s base salary for a FAAS Senior Consultant at EY in offices like Atlanta, and what’s the pay difference between a 2nd year and Senior in that role.

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What was your new Senior Manager salary? Internal Audit non-HCOL

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I am currently a PwC senior associate working in IFS (L&D) and am interviewing for a senior advisory learning services role at KPMG. If I were offered the job, I assume there would be a significan… more

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New Senior manager salary?

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There are so many applicants apply to big 4 every year. Why are they still understaffed and have their employees work till 9pm + weekends ?

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New Senior Manager salary - internal audit non HCOL?

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Which big4 still provides sponsorship for tech roles? I am working as software developer . I passed all the CPA exams. I want to find a job in tax technology. It’s very very d… more

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I dislike powerpoint. Is too freeform. Anyone using an alternative at your firm?

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Hows life at EY? I need honest feedback. Looking to jump ship.

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Does anyone know what a first year senior in international tax with a JD’s salary range would be in the Midwest?

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Just hearing EY doing raises for all staff levels!
Sounds at least as good as what PWC had announced - particularly when you factor in some of the other things like increasing the wellness allowance,… more

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Anyone here from Deloitte who works remotely before the pandemic.

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EY interview tips needed.please help.

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Debate: who is the B1 of the B4?? 🤔 I have respect for all as I work with them all but would love to hear opinions

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Any firms de-vesting physical office spaces? Heard rumor Deloitte is doing so... true/false? Any others?

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JD/LLM from top two tax programs (NYU and Georgetown Law), what did your compensation offer look like for a tax associate position? With what firm? I’m confident that I will receive an offer soon and … more

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I’m waiting for my internal transfer to Netherlands and I was communicated the immigration process will take approximately 3 months. Given the current environment and situation where I’m sitting on th… more

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Would it be fair to say that Big 4 new seniors are underpaid in this market? I ask because I was planning my exit and thinking 80k (expected senior salary) to an ideally 95-100k jump to industry was possibl… more

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I work at KPMG and was told that I will not be promoted (from senior associate 2 to 3), but received pay rise as someone who was promoted. I am so proud person that immediately after knowing that I wi… more

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I heard KPMG is laying off people.. Deloitte started, EY, now KPMG.. I wonder if PwC will do the same

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Is that true EY just laid of people that are on visa and called it “performance” related?

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How’s your firms’s audit technology? Your base audit software? Your visualization and automation software?

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I work in Audit Quality in a Big 4. I spend most of my time telling teams about guidance and/or policy issued the last 6 months. Does anyone pay attention when new guidance is issued?

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EY layoffs...

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What’s the base salary at other B4’s (NYC, tax staff 2)?

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Do you think Big 4 will change their policies regarding meal expensing and allow us to expense meals from home next busy season? It gets charged to the client anyway... my client has a huge expense bu… more

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How would everyone rank the Big Four? Provide the list and on what criteria you ranked (perception of firm, pay, tax services, anything!).

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Any firms care to share gossip about the layoff situation?

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Looking to return to Big 4 as a consultant now that I have some experience; however, I’m not sure if the reason I’m not hearing back is because of covid or what’s on my resume/lack thereof. Anyone els… more

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Anyone know how PWC Grand Cayman is culture/work-life is?

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