Partners Only

Anyone worked at both KPMG and Accenture? How do they compare?

Have the opportunity to lead the P&L of a large Account ($100M+) or lead a large service offering across Accounts without P&L responsibilities. What is the better position for experience / res… more

Currently at aboutique focused on PE -CDDs, sell side, value creation strategy etc. I’m at the Principal level but comp is much lower vs market (210k total comp last year) but work life balance is pretty great an… more

Considering moving from a boutique to Big4 as equity partner in the UK. This is my fist move as an equity partner from one firm to another. Advice on what to push for (and any other points) in terms o… more

Thoughts on transferring from KPMG to Accenture as a MD? Pros and cons? TIA

Anyone here used Life Insurance Retirement plan for tax efficiency? Would you be willing to share your experience?

Anybody knows the comp structure for a BCG Partner in UK? Interested in the non-equity role, split between base and bonus. You can also DM me.

Have you dealt with a situation where another partner shows up to a client conversation drunk ? Like still making sense but noticeably drunk.

How are Partners who are US tax persons (whether citizens or GCs) handling US tax liability when moving abroad for highly compensated positions above the FEIE threshold?

1. Bite the bullet and pay Uncle Sam?
2. Get your compan… more

Very random, but I am in the process of getting a novel published and expect to keep writing. My genre is speculative horror and has gore, sex, dark religious/magical realism and other adult themes woven througho… more

What percentage of your investment portfolios are non US equities and in particular, emerging markets? I’ve currently got 23% in non U.S. equities (a big chunk in VWO, which is emerging markets) and m… more

How are partners thinking about life insurance as part of their investment portfolio? I'm not referring to term life insurance, but rather whole or universal life insurance products? One considera… more

I’m currently at a boutique consulting firm and relatively happy/comfortable but a bit stagnant in my Change Management and Transformation role. Currently in late stage interviews for a Partner role at Wipro whic… more

Moving to a new shop from MBB after a few months off. Hoping to “work” 3 months notice and then have 3 more months off. First time off the treadmill since uni - didn’t have gap years etc - can’t wait.… more

Any suggestions for Virginia CPA firms (DC-area also ok)? I’m tired of how difficult my current tax firm is and want to pick one who understands working with professional services partners.

Hoping for an offer soon from another firm

How would you handle the combo of

1 Sign on bonus
2 foregone unvested equity that vests in 18 months
3 base premium for moving
4 standard equity in new firm@

My curren… more

How would you mentor an academically brilliant technology manager who has a penchant for learning new things, great process mind but not aggressive into sales or capturing new opportunities. Vague qu… more

I have had a couple of recruiters reach out about a T2/3 industry practice lead role focused on a combination of business and technology consulting. I am probably chatting with them next week. What is… more

B4 experienced partner here looking to move to a smaller firm (top 25) - Have a number of connections but not at all my target firms. What’s worked for others making this move? Cold outreach to practi… more

T2 to MBB?
Considering a move from T2 to MBB. Trying to weigh options. I know all of the warnings in making this jump, but please poke holes in this logic: I think I will succeed (have a niche), but do… more

So I have worked for Tier 2/3 tech consultancies in 2-3, building strategy & performance improvement practices. I needed surgeries 1.5 years ago and had good success as an independent consultant i… more

Any advice on where and how to get smarter on private credit as a potential investment vehicle?

Started writing a book a few months ago on my industry - just as an outlet for me/no expectation of anyone reading it.

But am now wondering if it’s possible to get a publishing house to take it on, and wondering … more

What are you doing to stay current with AI? Executive courses, training, experimentation, all of the above?

Anyone have any advice for dating apps…early 50 female….hcol

I’m thinking about finally buying a vacation home. Looking for something that we can use for holidays and in a few years grown kids and use with their friends, eventually we can host multigenerational… more

How much time after end of fiscal year is your bonus paid? Almost four months here.

Out of curiosity, how many of you have gotten into a situationship with someone more junior at your firm?

Thoughts on Guidehouse as part of Bain now?

Im in talks with another public accounting firm for a lateral Partner move. The firm is smaller but I feel like its a sweet spot where I can thrive. First time going through this process. I was hoping to chat wit… more

Does anyone have insights on A&M comp structure

I’m exploring chasing a part time doctorate just to say I have one. I’m a US citizen and US based. I have a bachelors from a T10 university and never got a masters/MBA. I have a global practice so I’m… more

What’s going on at Teneo? They reached out, asked me to connect with their CEO, then asked for 5 times to reschedule at the last minute. Of course, I told them I’m no longer interested in the discussi… more

At Accenture, how is the sales model for SMDs who are specialized? Do the CALs help get you to the clients and help you sell or is it all pretty much n your own?

Of course I am thankful for my family, my friends, and my health, but this holiday, I am also pretty damn thankful for a career that enables me to care for the people I love. Money doesn’t buy happine… more

I am up for partnership in a Big 4. I have worked my ass off to get to the final stage (to the Patner Admission s Committee).

My business case, partner feedbacks, curent yr sales n revenue and future … more

How do you all think of personal learning and growth as partners ? Is there a difference between when you were junior partners vs. senior partners? I ask because I don’t know how much I’m learning on … more