Partner One

How different is making $1m as a W2 vs as an equity partner considering self insurance payment, taxes and other items?

Are the partner pension obligations at most public accounting firms held off-balance sheet?

Do other big firms allow you to use your personal card for expenses? I was at the big 4 about 15 years ago and they didn’t really care if I did as a staff. My current firm is very strict about it and … more

How many of you in the partner ranks live in a dual-PPMD household where you and your spouse are both partner or MD? How do you like it? What are some things you do that make it work?

Is it worth it to pursue partnership for someone who is older? There is a mandatory retirement age, and full vesting of retirement benefits is not likely to happen before then. Also the whole structur… more

What percent of making partner is a factor of inheriting a book of business from a senior partner vs driving new innovative solutions?

What are the different incentive structures for partners and what are pros and cons to both? I’ve heard of Lockstep (tenure) and Merit based, any others?

Best and worst part of being a partner?

That poll about dead weight at the partner level got me thinking: What has to happen for a partner to get booted out? And why doesn't it happen more often if so many of them drag everyone else dow… more

Anyone know what 1Y Partner compensation looks like at Simon-Kucher?

Also, any insights into culture, reputation, work variety, WLB, quality of people etc? I have only heard of them as a niche firm in Pricing.
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Curious to hear this group’s thoughts on FIRE (financial independence / retire early) goals and Big 4 partner expectations. Let’s say 1-2 years out from partner but only ~5 years out from being in a … more

Do you notice when there is toxicity (and the bad apples that cause it) among your teams?

A partner who said he’d look out for me and invest in my growth hasn’t been as invested recently (e.g. ignores emails about touching base). Any advice on developing this relationship?

If you could go into any industry in tax right now for major upside in a future career, where would it be?

Do you get to pick MD or Partner/Principle route?

Partners - how have you combated the delay in development of junior employees since offshoring has become so popular. Not hating on offshore but I feel like it’s killing associate development.

MBB Principals or New Partners, how do you find mentors, outside of your firm that can guide you through the partnership journey..

In what industries does marketing research/consumer insights drive revenue (and isn’t seen as a cost center)?

Currently at MBB in a senior expert role with 1-2 year's time to partner promotion (non equity), and got an offer as equity partner in a smaller consulting firm for my field of specialisation. Wou… more

How to deal with a partner who is a bully? She belittles people on calls; sometimes talks to me like I am a child. I work with other partners, male or female, with no issues at all - I don’t mind hi… more

For PA advisory partners, what’s your biggest complaint about your firms/service lines/etc?

I recently “followed” a partner on LinkedIn, opting not to send a connection request initially since we hadn't met. To my surprise, he responded by sending me a connection request.

I’m finishing my master’s soon, and I'm interes… more

What can I expect as a started comp for a Direct admit partner position at RSM US? Currently a senior leader at Amazon and was approached by RSM. Things are shaky here so looking for opportunities out… more

When getting close to partnership, what are key success factors to making it other than bringing in business?

How are partners spending this lovely Sunday?

How much, if at all, are you expected to work during the weekends? Do you?

For FDD PPMDs - how did you get started building relationships that would bring in business? Idk a lot of PE/IB folks (outside of already won deals) so curious how you were able to target those types … more

I’ve tried to reach out over email to a Partner at another firm I’d like to work in. Had a hook, clear ask, succinct note, something easy for them to say yes to (a connect with their EA to set up a time). But hav… more

What are some problems/inconveniences that you can actually pay to go away, with enough money?

What's the hardest part of being a partner?

How does PMD comp vary across firms? Deloitte vs KPMG?