The Big 4 refers to the largest accounting and professional services firms: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Anyone at KPMG willing to connect and provide a referral? I have 1.5 yoe in tech consulting at a big 4. Would like to explore new/other opportunities.
Thank you!

Love having an interview for a job you really want only to find out salary + bonus is 30% less than what you make in B4 consulting.

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Has anyone been doing individual tax returns on side as a side hustle while working at big 4 ? Are there any implications with your current employer for doing so? Do they allow?

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Has anyone been doing individual tax returns on side as a side hustle while working at big 4 ? Are there any implications with your current employer for doing so? Do they allow?

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Have been doing consulting for multiple years (think Accenture, Big 4) and am working through my Exec MBA (think NYU, Columbia).

Want to finally do some real strategy work. Anyone up for a chat and/or referral?

Tax manger in AWM (salt) at big 4. I want to do something different, what jobs would I be qualified for? Mainly looking for something with more WLB.

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How is the volume at RSM compared to the Big 4?

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I work in tech consulting at a big 4 firm but I keep getting financial recruiters reaching out to me. I don’t do anything related to finance - is there something I can change on my profile so more tech recruiters are contacting me?

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Is big 4 advisory manager/senior manager qualified for MBB EM?

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is big 4 advisory manager/senior manager qualified for MBB EM?

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Anyone can recommend a company who is sponsoring EB3 visa without the condition of me being in USA already ( besides the big 4 of course, as they have very high standards)? I am struggling to find a.job in US as I'm currently living in Switzerland. Thanks for the help in advance.

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Sitting at a little over 1 YOE in IT, non-consulting role at a Big 4. Having trouble breaking into consulting roles. No luck this fall cycle. Feels like I’m not being considered for campus hiring but not enough YOE for most experienced roles. Any advice?

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Anyone have any insights into Deloitte GPS’ culture in Austin, TX? Reading a lot of horror stories about Big 4 on this app, Deloitte specifically. Is that the norm or is that just what’s highlighted? I received an offer and am weighing the pros and cons.

Question 1:
Does a foreign bar admission equals an US bar admission for a big 4 US hiring process in TAX?
Question 2:
If I don't have one, but do have a foreign one and have the intention of doing a LLM, does it equals too?

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a referral for tech consulting, have 1 offer from another B4 and I’m in my last year of undergrad

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McKinsey & Company So much for being tougher to get in than Harvard and all the publicity of being the best b4?Deloitte EY Accenture PwC McKinsey & Company

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Has anyone left their big 4 firm to go to a smaller mid size firm within a few months of starting?

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Hello Fishes,

I have 3 years of experience in Software Asset Management and I am currently at Consultant position in EY India. I am looking for opportunities in same domain at Singapore in other big 4 as my partner is adamant and she is not allowing me to move internally

Let me know if you can refer me..

Got an offer for £68k base salary and 4k car allowance for a manager role in consulting at a big 4. I have 3 years industry experience and 3 years consulting experience already- does this seem a big low?

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Anyone able to refer me to any big 4 in Dubai - managerial positions only please

Currently working as a consultant (big 4 global services) at a compensation of about 19 LPA+bonus.

Have an offer for an FMCG company at an associate level in the EU for 62k Euro salary+ bonus.

Total 4.7 yoe

It makes sense to take up the offer?

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I am leaving big 4 due to underpay and joining one of product base company . Salary hike given 45 percent , is it right decision.

Serious question - how well are b4/MBB offshore consultants paid compared to the rest of their countries ? I genuinely feel guilty making the offshore team work odd hours and do tons of grunt work

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Big 4 (FDD) or A&M (TAG) as an entry level hire? Potential Pro/Cons and trade offs.

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Ok so I'm in the midst of a job search but am starting to run low on savings so I signed up for contract work with some of the Big 4. What happens if I get a job offer while I'm in the middle of a contract job? Will it irreparably burn a bridge if I leave a contract job early for a permanent job elsewhere?

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Where does Houlihan Lokey stand for comp/reputation in comparison to big 4 for FDD?

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Presenting to title 1 high school students on the beauty of careers in financial services and accounting. I want to explain that, even though we all complain, this is almost a guaranteed ticket to the upper middle class (assuming 2 {similar} income household)

How much are big 4 and national firms starting at these days? MCOL preferably (think Houston TX). Still working you 80hr weeks at staff level or did it get better with the whole great resignation and focus shift to mental health?

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Best answer to “Why you are leaving current organisation in one month?”

P.S. Recently joined(Oct’22) a small company and going to interview for a big 4 company and expecting this question. Please suggest 🙏

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What does B4 FDD look like? Better hours than audit? Travel? Is fully remote available?

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Is it worth leaving big 4 advisory sap implementation for a back office asset management role at a large bank?

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Hi! I'm a Project Manager for a top 10 construction and development firm. I have managed $40M+ of work in 4 different market sectors in 4 years. I climbed expeditiously in my career and finally determined rising in ranks will not help me accomplish my career goals. I'm hoping to do so through management consulting - I believe many of my skills are transferrable. I would be tremendously grateful for any guidance/referrals. 4 years of experience... should I be "Associate/Consultant"? (MBB, Big 4)

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i need a some perspective about the big 4 and mbb. i’m a senior undergrad recruiting for consulting and this cycle didn’t go as well as planned. i had an interview w mckinsey (no offer) and never heard back from rest of big 4/mbb. got an offer from UHG which is not bad at all but can’t help but feel hopeless that i didn’t get where i wanna be. i feel like i’m obsessing over the name/prestige of these firms even though ik there’s so much more out there than the name of your company and i’m young

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As a current consultant working at a Big 4 who has experience in risk management and business process improvement. What would be the best role to apply for at Google and Microsoft (that also wouldn’t have me making a bunch of slide decks lol. Get me away from that life)

Big 4 hiring freeze?

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How did you know it was time to move firms? There are things I like and things I currently dislike about my firm and considering a move to a smaller, but, still national firm to see if there truly is greater WLB. Did anyone make the move from Big 4 to a national firm and regret it? Does big 4 “prestige” ultimately matter in the long run if I ever decided public accounting isn’t right for me long term?

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Help with PwC compensation:
If my understanding is correct:PwC’s cohort system & raise structure means your “raise” is primarily from performance bonus. The actual base raise will be at a lower % (compared with bonus %). The base is also gonna be the same across peer/location.
In that case, assuming another B4 offers the same package but the raise structure is primarily on the base, rather than bonus, wouldn’t that mean better salary growth from a financial standpoint?PwC Deloitte EY KPMG

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FDD Campus hire a big 4 firm. What’s the best path to make 200-300k within 5-10 years? Ignoring wlb.

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Currently accepted an internship at a firm for the winter and also just accepted a separate internship over the summer with a B4 firm. Should I inform the other firm that I already accepted a later internship with a B4 firm or keep it to myself until the internship is over? They are totally different positions and I wanted to have some experience with both but worry they will take it wrong.

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I’m a 3rd year at one of the Big 4 (2020 grad) and have been debating whether it would be wise to lateral to Littler. I want to ultimately be at a v100 law firm with market salary at some point; however, I haven’t had much success with lateraling directly from Big 4 to v100 (Paul Hastings, Morgan Lewis, etc.). Any thoughts on sticking it out until an opportunity arises or lateral to Littler in the interim.

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How to deal with being rejected from a consulting job you want?

We've all been there (not just me I hope). It's so frustrating when the consulting one is a tough hill to climb. Has joining a smaller management consulting firm ever worked out for anyone?

I'd like to hope one day I could get into big 4 or even MBB.

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I’ve seen a lot of recruiters recently trying to hire for advisory consulting firms that claim they do the work that Big 4 can’t because of independence issues. Does anyone think these types of firms are sustainable or will big 4 find a way around the independence restrictions and take this work back?

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I'm a PhD student (graduating next year) looking to pursue consulting (ideally at MBB or Big 4). I would love to learn about full-time opportunities in New York starting 2023

What's a median salary (considering all US employees) for big 4, Accenture, MBB and FAANG? Is 200k for big 4/ACN, 300K for MBB, 400k for FAANG a good ball park estimate?

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Tax senior with CPA at small firm. Best way to get to Big 4 audit? (LA or OC) Went to non-target so little to no alumni at B4. I don’t mind the switch to a lower title since audit was always my preference and was never a fan of tax (stayed local for family).

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Any good tech/faang type business jobs in Chicago hiring? At B4 now

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Got approached by PwC recruiter and heard you can choose to go fully remote even in Audit. Seems like first among B4 going that route.

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Anyone willing to give me an EY-P referral? Im a junior w/ non-strat b4 consulting gig on my resume from this summer & am interested in making the switch for next summer.

How do you motivate yourself to stay in public accounting (B4)?

Hi all,

I'm currently working at Infosys as MSBI developer and looking for opportunity in any of Big 4. I noticed there is a job vacancy for the role I fit in PWC in Linkedin and here to check if anyone could help me with referral.

TIA.

Hi, does anyone know the salary of a manager in IT Audit (or regular audit) in the big 4 in Singapore? Also, do you know what the working hours are like in normal and busy season. Thanks in advance

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Any one who's worked at Big 4 and ZS. How has your experience been ? Could you give a sort of comparison on it ?

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Can someone offer some advice on how to potentially join finance transformation at the Big 4?

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Salaams!

Anyone hiring Program Managers (Technical or Non-Technical) or Engagement Managers? Currently with Big 4. Please let me know!

YOE: 6-7
Location: Washington DC area

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Any big 4 recruiters out there? Looking for a staff/senior level FDD role. Have 3 months of deals experience currently and 2 years audit/aas.

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Is there a difference in the general range for annual bonus %s across the Big 4? Or are all 4 consistent?

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Again posting since my last post did not got attention. Wanted to ask whether it's good to switch to big 4 India advisory role from a mid tier organization dealing in tech and ops. Additionally, they offered just very low percentage on current CTC saying that I am coming to a big brand.
Plus my current financial situation is stressful and I accepted the offer on certain conditions but now hr or the firm but saying we can't committ you. Any suggestions.

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Is senior manager level in an investment bank(RBC ) lower than manager level in big 4? If yes , which title will be same to manager level in a big 4?

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My boss just quit!After over 15 years in the job..... He just quit! I'm lost on how I react let alone what to do!

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Does anyone know about TCS Digitate? Can you share some reviews about it?

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