Transaction Services, M&A, Deal Advisory

I’m a second year senior associate who has an opportunity to move to an investment bank at the associate level for similar compensation. Do you think it’s worth the career move?

Anyone know when Baker Tilly comp discussions are held?

Anyone know what first year SM’s make at EY? Base or Bonus

I’ve seen a number of Directors / SMs from Big 4 firms move to similar roles at smaller shops, or, to MD roles at smaller firms. Realistically, what sort of comp adjustment would they be facing? And w… more

How many months did it take y’all to eventually transfer into FDD after your rotation? I’m 7 months out from my rotation and the partner recently said offers likely won’t come soon. The wait just simp… more

Is anyone familiar with PwC’s Contracts & Closing Mechanisms FDD? How does it different from the regular FDD practice from day to day work and exit option perspective?

Hey everyone, I’ve had a nontraditional path into PMI and wasn’t sure where this post belongs.

I recently took a role focused on post-merger integration. Most of my background is on the buy-side and sell-side of t… more

Anyone heard of Redpath or have any info on them? They reached out to me regarding a Senior TAS role so just curious

At Big 4 like PwC or EY, what’s the difference in pay for A1 vs A2. After taking into account a 5-10K signing bonus does that make TC actually higher for A1’s or do you usually get a 5-10K raise in ba… more

Does transaction tax typically make more than FDD? I knew that was the case in audit.

Does anyone have insight into Exbo group transaction services team? In NYC. Was offered an interview but they seem like a small shop so haven’t heard much about them or their culture, wondering if it … more

Can anyone give insight on Warren Averett or Sikich for TAS? Both have approached me with fully remote TAS roles. Salaries for senior/manager, wlb, etc?

For those who moved from MM to Big 4, what are some changes you experience on a day-to-day? Would there be a big learning curve or something major change? Hours? Work style?

I’m assuming there would be… more

how many years into FDD do things feel pretty routine / easy? sure some adjustments are hard but for the most part , when does it become pretty doable / comfortable ?

Recently just transferred into FDD from assurance as a senior associate. Is it normal to feel like an intern (not knowing a lot) and making mistakes? I was a high performer in audit and it’s really ha… more

Anyone work in Accordion restructuring willing to answer a few questions?

What is A&M pay frequency? (Bi weekly vs semi monthly etc)

When do new joiners get their first paycheck and bonus?

Are there any fully remote roles at A&M?

Has anyone here ever worked for an accounting firms FP&A group? Basically doing outsourced FP&A for clients? If so, how was it (WLB, etc)? I want out of FDD.

Applied to an Associate CFO services position at A&M and jobvite has shown “new” for two months now. Also it looks like they have taken down the job posting I applied to and posted a newer one. Do… more

Need help; got “booked” 8 hours on my schedule and definitely work 10+ hours a day, but manager + is worrisome about the budget and says to only bill 6 hours a day? Wtf why even schedule me for so many and make m… more

At one point do you flag to a teammate/staffer/counselor that you have no capacity? I’m a high performer who is burning out big time and need to find a solution to this preferably without quitting.

PwC Assurance A3 -> RSM S1 TAS

Worth the move? I think it’d be a decent pay bump (82 -> 105-110k range?) but also curious on if I should just stay till senior at PwC & try to force the move … more

If there are any SA’s at A&M’s Corporate Transactions group here, are bonuses the same as TAG with TC being like 170-220? Also do you feel like you have a little more focus or operational work or … more

Who has a guess as how much Preston Parker (CTG) or Paul Aversano (TAG) are pulling in each year at A&M? More than 4M you think?

Has anybody done FDD work as an independent contractor? Thinking about going back to school and using contractor work to make some $$. Thoughts?

Does market seem good enough for Big 4 FDD interns to all get return offers?

What does compensation at the Managing Director level look like at the big 4?

A lot of teams I’m seeing are literally D and M and India. Is this model not sustainable in the long run? You basically obliterate your pipeline of Associates to Seniors who need the experience to become your nex… more

If you come across a small private company that only does tax accounting instead of GAAP for monthly reporting, but only does annual journal entries at December for year end GAAP reporting purposes, i… more

Anyone leave FDD for a start-up / small-business? What kind of role did you go into, how many years of experience in FDD, and what are your thoughts since you've left on how it prepared you / what… more

What’s the current rate for SF MM Senior 3? (5 yoe, CPA, 2 yrs in FDD, top performer)

How’s the deal market for yall? Busy? Slow? Picking up?

Are any big 4 hiring FDD seniors from audit? Want to make the jump as soon as possible as I’m interested in getting deals-based experience.

Is fdd really a high paid service line?
- I am a senior 1 getting 112k in HCOL. My friend at forvis is getting 105k as a tax S1
-Audit a1s are starting at 90k and higher in hcol well fdd s1 are still at 90k … more

What salary expectation should I have transferring into Big 4 FDD in HCOl as an S1?

Does PEPI or CTG pay more at A&M? Recognize base salaries might be similar but bonus structure can vary?

RSM is hiring for a manager on the west coast. Buyer beware!

I’m at a mm TAS firm and I would like to understand the career opportunities available to me. wlb isn’t a high priority for me right now so I want to maximize earning potential. From what I’ve read i… more

Thoughts on the movie “A Different Man” ?