Transaction Services, M&A, Deal Advisory

175k base, 10k bonus - MM TAS nyc. M3. How underpaid?

Management 10+ addbacks make no sense bunch of hardcoded numbers - and bankers want a draft qoe report by end of week LOL

A big dilemma
How many people have chosen to step out of a Product oriented role to a consulting like Big4? My current role seems easy with complete WFH and international travel benefits while my new r… more

How’s FDD in the wake of AI? How’s the outlook compared to audit? We are only at the cusp of AI in audit procedures.

Hey guy, I wanted to ask how do you get into m&a tax? I have a couple of years of tax experience within public accounting but i just got let go due to RIF.
I’ve been trying to learn more about M&a… more

I'm a new associate doing SOC audit, but would like to transition to FDD & TAS in 1-2 years at either a Big 4 or any mid-tier PA firm or consulting firm, while also wanna move to a HCOL city. … more

Given the ridiculous amount of personal expenses owners run through their businesses for tax write offs, how come the dont get audited? Are they just riding their lucks?

What is Deloitte starting pay for a SA1 in NYC for FDD?

What’s Director / Senior manager base and salary looking like these days?

what companies use Upslide for reports within FDD (other than EY)

What are the hours like in TAS at Portage point compared to b4? Are they comparable to regular TAS hours?

How hard is it to get into FDD or TAS as a audit senior at top 10 firm? Have 2.5 YOE with CPA.

Has anyone here transitioned from FDD to RX Consulting? Would love to hear your experiences. I’ve done FDD for almost a decade and I’m over it. I have an opportunity to move to RX consulting at my fir… more

Has anyone transitioned from Valuations to VAS (valuation audit support)?
Looks like it might be a steadier year round pace but curious to see if anyone has done both and can help compare the hours, cl… more

Has anyone pivoted from fdd to consulting (MBB)? How did you enjoy the work and hours? Better or worse hours?

Im currently s1 at 128k. If i have an opportunity to join MBB at 110k, would that be silly… more

Hi! Considering interviewing for KPMG FDD S1 118K in California (Is this lower compared to EY, PWC, Deloitte?). Currently at EY audit (About to be S1). Would appreciate insights on the KPMG FDD group,… more

PwC must have the most annoying WP review process lol

Have been seeing a lot about value creation but dont fully understand what it exactly is and how diff it is from fdd?

Probably a silly question, but are there multiple types of investment banking? M&a, fixed income etc? Or are all of them generally the same?

Anyone have insight into comp. structure for a director role at FTI in their MICO group? Looking for base comp. / annual bonus / sign-on bonus…

A&M - what’s the remote vs hybrid policy? Hard to find uniform answer

After a year of FDD experience as a first year senior at a top 20 and no CPA, is it still possible to switch to big 4 in NYC?

For M&A tax - what are you guys seeing as as roles outside of public for an M&A Tax SM with 4 years within the role. Currently on partner track but just wondering if there are more lucrative o… more

Does anyone know if Baker Tilly allows you to be remote?

How common is it to make the move to Investment Banking as a senior associate around 25-27 years old?

I feel like most people that make the switch are associates moving over to analyst positions. Im wo… more

what is the market like for a big 4 accounting advisory manager rn? CPA, 6.5 yoe, NYC. if i take a 4-6 month break after leaving my job and before hopping back into interviews, is that going to be fro… more

How strict is a&m with cpa requirement for associate/senior associate?

Anyone have success recently going from fdd to fp&a? Tired of deals and trying to get more wlb.

Can you own a sector ETF at EY-P? What if it’s a sector that’s prevalent in your work city?

Anyone in corp dev mind sharing average hours of work per week and what time you log off? Are there any busy periods? Wondering if its worth it to take a small paycut?

Also is there a certain industry… more

Is anyone out there still traveling for TAS? If so what firm? Or is every firm even the big 4 pretty much remote at this point?

How does it work if I accept a competitor offer before notifying my current employer and giving my two weeks. I’m open to the idea of a counteroffer. Would it be a massive faux pas to accept an offer,… more

Anyone have a datapoint for RX total comp at Portage Point? Can be for any level, just trying to get an idea.

Saw a PwC M&A Tax opening and not sure whether I should make the jump. How are the people, culture, and stress level? Any regrets or things you wish you knew before joining?

Can someone explain the KKR investment at Crowe? Are they on the same trajectory as CohnReznick?

How is GT TAS these days? I see a couple adverts out there for various levels.

Do you operate a regional or national practice? What are the billable hour requirements by level?

Should I come back to FDD?
SA1 at B4 FDD currently. I have to leave for a few months due to visa reasons. Practice lead wants me to rejoin after I can work again
My considerations:
Come back: I have a track record and go… more

Anyone have insight into Kroll?