Partners in Accounting

Has anyone known Partners who essentially retired in their mid-40’s? Are they happy? What kind of nest eggs did they target?

Do big four partners and directors in private client service groups make much less than core tax or specialty groups?

Anyone consider a client facing tax advisory role with one of the big banks (GS, MS, JP Morgan, UBS etc.)?

What are the partnership buy ins at each of the Big4?

So am up for Partner promotion this year at a Big 4 and also have a non-big 4 Partner offer on hand..which one is better? Clearly big4 has advantages, but worried that first year Partner comp for an e… more

We are essentially an outsourced controller for our largest client. The owner is taking MASSIVE amounts of distributions over and above income. He’s essentially financed $1M in distributions from his … more

Is every firm up 10-20% over plan for the year?

Firm recently paid out 4% bonus to every employee at end of fiscal year as a profit share bonus. This was after raises given in early Fall of 3%-8% range. A tax senior’s response to me was that after… more

Curious...has anyone signed up for the AICPA life insurance? I recently did, and they are sending a doctor to my home for the health check. It seems weird that I wouldn’t go to a doctors office. Let m… more

What are thoughts on EY. They have called me and want to chat with me about taking over a service line in my city. I am at a top 10 firm now and is my second stop as a partner in PA. I don’t want to b… more

What are the ledger growth expectations (dollars or %) at your firm this year?
I’m finishing the first year as a new tax partner (not B4). Started with 1.9million ledger and grew to 2.7million with pi… more

Big4 MD vs a non Big 4 (GT/RSM) or Boutique (CFGI/A&M) Partner. Any thoughts on which is a better path for longer term compensation and leadership opportunities. For context, am a high performing … more

Any thoughts on what the next year brings. Seems like we have to do something soon for fear of more people leaving.

PWC doing mid year raises?

Over 4,000 members and no dialogue?

Guys - can anyone share earnings at BDO and RSM at 1-5 years of partner experience. Trying to negotiate with one of these firm and will be helpful to know.

What's the best way to find potential tax partner positions in B4? I'm willing to change firms (currently at a B4) and I have a list of about 10 markets I'm willing to move to for a partn… more

About to retire and planing to downsize. My home is now worth ~4m and its outrageous to think that realtors would charge me 6% in fees ~$240k. Should I list by owner? Can I negotiate down realtor fees… more

I’m a late 40’s, 3rd year Partner in Big4 who joined as a DEMD after 2 decades in industry. I’m weighing an offer to join another Firm - it’s a straight comp play for 30% higher Comp for a similar rol… more

For top 25 firms only. Do your partners have charge hour goals? If so how many?