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What is the FDD PwC equivalent at the other big 4 called? Is it also FDD? Thinking of applying to all to compare offers.

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works at KPMG

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Mentor

Anyone ever think about Big Law after being in FDD?

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works at PwC

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Does anyone know if the excel skill assessment is the last part of the hiring process for Baker Tilly?

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works at Student

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So I just finished an interview with FTI Consulting for a Transactional Advisory Intern role and I believe it was the final rou… more

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works at Deloitte

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Have a case study coming up with CohnRezenick, anyone know what to expect for FDD/M&A case studies?

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a Manager

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Any firms doing mid-year salary adjustments? Seems to be quiet this year but inflation and costs keep rising faster than wage growth.

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an Associate

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What is the base salary for S1 at HL/Kroll in HCOL (NY or Bay)? Do you get a raise/adjustment during non-promotion years (e.g., S1-S2)?

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Hey all! If I have 1 YOE in AAS at B4 is it possible to transfer into FDD? Didn’t know what FDD was when applying to jobs out of college but I think I’d really like it. Would it be best to try and tra… more

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Do you ever feel like your databooks have way more analysis than needed? How do you judge what to analyse and not? And please dont say the boilerplate engagement letter.

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works at EY

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Community Builder

Which sub service line has better prospects in terms of working within the organisation and exist opportunity. VME, FDD or lead advisory (Government and public infrastructure)?

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works at KPMG

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Is PwC still hiring seniors?

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works at University of St. Thomas

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Hey guys! I was wondering if I could receive some input from you all as it would be extremely helpful. Are there any Big 4 companies that hire Transaction Advisory Associates directly out of college; … more

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Coach

What roles are similar to fdd but not client facing?
I hate being beholden to a client who gives us inaccurate information and waits till the last second.
But I don't mind the analysis… more

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Currently a top-performing A1 in B4 audit, with an offer to work in mid-sized M&A advisory. If I wish to pursue a career in finance, should I stay and try to get B4 M&A advisory or just make t… more

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a Transaction Advisory Services

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Anyone find a last minute mistake that could swing EBITDA down by up to $100k in a $20+ million EBITDA company? How did you deal with that? Thanks 🙏

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an Associate

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Can someone refer me to a senior valuation role at PwC and/or EY?

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a Senior Associate

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What type of advisory work has the best WLB?

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works at Deloitte

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Beyond excited to start at A&M soon in PEPI…got the guaranteed bonus for year 1….everyone about to finish their first year…did you actually blow past the guarantee like I was sold?

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an Associate

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MM FDD (excluding AM) vs Big 4 Audit, which has better chance of getting into big 4 FDD eventually?

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an Associate

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Does anyone know MCOL salary for an S1 at Plante Moran? And how does Plante compare to other firms B4 or Other MM.

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works at PwC

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Does anyone know Grant Thornton FDD/ Transaction Advisory salary range in MCOL for A1?

They want to connect me with… more

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works at RSM

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Anyone in corporate development roles willing to connect? Looking for corp Dev roles at MAANG

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a Senior

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Coach

Just had the worst interview I've ever had for my first chance to break into BB finance from accounting... 😮‍💨

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a Senior Associate, Deal Advisory

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Does having multiple referrals for the same role at a B4 help?

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a Senior Tax Accountant

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Pros and cons of FDD vs. Tax M&A??

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an Analyst

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Enthusiast

How many deals did you work on before you felt comfortable/confident in your role?

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works at Deloitte

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What is the thing that you most hate about working in FDD?

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a Tax Senior Manager

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Worked in KPMG Dallas for a while (on tax side) but had a lot of interaction with the FDD team there. Many of those gentlemen are now leaders/members at HL TAS. I have to ask, how do HL folks like the… more

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an Associate

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Lender Due Diligence thoughts compared to FDD and potential career path?

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a Senior Associate

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Hey fishes! I'm a new audit senior thinking of switching to advisory. I have my CPA and work fuy virtually currently. I would like to continue to work fully virtually. What advisory practice do yo… more

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Mark Boulavard

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Going on a global rotation as a director is positive or negative ?

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works at EY

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How much can I disclose on my resume regarding a deal I worked on? It is public knowledge now as it was announced during earnings season, so I feel I can include the details that were announced (parti… more

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works at KPMG

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Now that EY comps are out, what is the base salary for Staff 2 FAAS?

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What are the services provided in FAAS? I know AAS - technical accounting, buy side, sell side, and IPO readiness.

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works at EY

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Staff 2 in audit right now. What are my options for trying to break in to FDD?

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works at Deloitte

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If I reneged on EY audit, are my hopes for EY Parthenon done? LOL

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Hi All, looking to transfer to valuations as it fits with my career goals. Could someone share salary insights for a senior associate level role for any of the big 4’s? Also looking at Kroll… more

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works at KPMG

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As an industry can we just agree that we don’t need camera on for management calls and all others for that matter?

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a Senior Associate

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Coach

Best affordable program to follow to learn financial modeling?

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works at PwC

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Currently in M&A tax and looking to switch to deals advisory (either val or DDV). Has anyone done it? How realistic is this?

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