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

Were the B4 considered prestigious at your undergrad schools?

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Hi folks,

I am into Python Development with relevant experience of 4.5 years and total experience of 6.5 years:
I have offer from
Barclays B4 band CTC 17 LPA
Dassault systems Senior R & D Eng 20 LPA
Scry Analytics Technical Lead 28 LPA.

Is there any idea if Dassault or Barclays will consider negotiation to 28 LPA?
Or should I stick to Scry Analytics?

Exit opportunities for Consultant @ Big 4 specialising in defence/public sector consulting?

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Is it True that out of the Big 4 Deloitte is the best to work for?? 👀 what do you think PwC EY KPMG

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Can anybody please guide me if I should choose Grant Thornton or any big 4 (not Deloitte) for tax in my first year after graduating college? all recommendations appreciated!

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What are some non-CPA required positions at Big 4? I’ve accepted an internship (The service line technically falls under consulting, but it’s actually risk advisory work.) at a Big 4 next summer but I’ve been having second thoughts about going into accounting/advisory/etc. What types of positions are available at a Big 4 outside of these (I am more interested in getting an MBA or another Master’s degree.) and what would be the best way for me to ask to switch service lines? Thank you!

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Offered supply chain SC at a big 4 165k offer but I’m concerned about recession. Industry matched and offered promotion. Thoughts? Expected hours? Enjoy industry a lot and WLB (still in office though) but intrigued by consulting and long-term upside.

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Whats the quickest way to $200k TC? I started out of undergrad to B4 and am 3 years in

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Does anybody know the comp (base, bonus) for Managing Director at FORVIS? I am currently a director at big 4 in consulting. Thanks. FORVIS

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Leaving b4 for another B4. Do I have to tell my boss and hr that I’m leaving for the competitor?

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Hi ppl,
I have 4Yr exp post qualification. What roles can I expect in assurance in gds/usi and pay range?

My initial 2.5yrs was with big 4 india practice and now I am in industry. Planning to return to big 4 environment (preferably, gds/usi) for compensation and work exposure reasons, is it a good move?

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Hello All,

I received an offer from PWC India with CTC 9.5L my current is 5.5L. I have another offer in pipeline from concentrix with 11L. Will PWC match my counter offer? I want to join big 4 but salary is my primary reason to switch. My yoe is 4.4 and skills are BI and SQL. And I am also worried about future recession and potential layoff because of high salary.

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4 yoe, finally found my exit! 135k base, analytics consulting at another B4. Don’t let anyone tell you senior accountant/fund accounting/IA are your only exits.

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If your looking to be a part of the BIG 4 Accounting , send me a message . I can get you in the door asap !

We need people desperately !

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Which firms do CDDs? I’m sure there’s lot more than I’m aware of but I’m only aware of the Big 4, MBB, OW, and LEK. Seems like a lot more firms do FDD and ODD and don’t touch CDD

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Does working at Apple look better than Big 4 on a resume?

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Big 4 Finance Transformation exit ops?

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Big 4 Audit Senior, looking to move to Mid Tier Advisory (BDO/RSM/etc). Is this move worth it if my goal is being a technical accounting expert? FAAS/CMAAS are all fully staffed and not looking so good in terms of hiring

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What is the average audit S1salary at big 4 in Philadelphia.

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I’m currently at a “Big 4” employment law firm. I’m looking to lateral to a big full service law firm so I can get paid more. Any suggestions for a law firm with a good employment law practice group and good work life balance?

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What is big 4 audit S1 salary in Houston

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Senior manager in Big 4 Tech Consulting, Applications Director in mid size industry company, or Individual Contributor in FAANG? Assuming compensation is comparable

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I’m working in consultancy (not big 4) for 2 years. I’m thinking at which could be the best possible way to find the next role in a consulting company that works with blockchain.
I know that EY and BCG are active on the blockchain side (don’t know if the others are)

What would you do if you were in me? Any suggestions?

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MBB partners, i hear that unlike B4, MBB partners still have strict up or out so there aren’t that many long-time partners at the firm (which is different from B4, there are tons who retire here). For MBB partners who leave, which opportunity do they typically move to? There are not that many roles out there paying similar comp?

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I’ve accepted an offer to work for a big 4 accounting firm. However, I’m deciding that I want to go to law school. My LSAT score is good but not great by any means. Parents said I’d have to pay for law school on my own. Should I work for a few years then go to law school, or go straight out of undergrad?

Do big 4 positions really close/get filled that quickly? The past 4 EY positions I applied to has led to a generic email of the positions getting filled/closed. Cant tell if it’s a generic rejection or if the positions I applied to are filled bc of an internal hire. Thoughts?

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I am an incoming intern at EY deciding between sectors in FSO. The options are BCM, WAM and Insurance. I feel that I would not like insurance as much as the others, but I am open to look into it. Is one sector better than another? Does one sector lead to better promotions? Does one sector give better opportunities if I wanted to leave the Big 4?
There a a thousand questions I could ask but I’m looking for any input from professionals in the industry. Any and all advice is welcome.

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Does big 4 gives any diwali gift or bonus??

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Hi everyone,

I have got the ey hr mail stating i should provide him with aadhar card, information sheet and latest resume for a audit and assurance contract for 6 months as iam a semi qualified CA.

Here my question is should i take this opportunity. Cause since this is only for 6 months. After that, what i can do, where should I try to get the job?

In mid size firms, people won't pay as much as big 4 pays.

Should I take it or am I making a mistake by taking this.

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Why people make fun of KPMG? What’s wrong with it? They also have partners, managers, and seniors who really make decent living and been there for 20 years and also have clients like other other big 4. I am trying to understand. I have offers from EY, PwC and KPMG. They are about the same $$$$

Interviewing for PwC Audit Manager (currently another Big 4 Audit S3) sometime next week. 2 video interviews back-to-back.

Anyone have any insider info on what to expect? Haven’t interviewed since college. Just not sure what to expect? Typical behavioral questions? Or more conversational? Or dependent on the interviewer?

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I thought that too of some of the middle eastern and Caribbean island managers I worked with on a job once, but they turned out to be the most supportive and inquisitive. But I feel ya, sometimes you can sense if they'll be hostile toward you. But I don't give af at this point. In the end, they're still professionals working for Big 4 and probably won't dare say anything to you about it, even if it does bother them. Way I see it, ignorant people like that don't go very far working in our industry.

Was contacted by a sourcer for a big 4 firm. Five minutes into the conversation about my background she says we can’t move forward because it would be a conflict of interest since I sub for that company. Is there a way to get around this or perhaps a cooling off period? Thanks in advance.

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Could anyone kindly tell me about the Investment Management and Private Equity Audit Group at Deloitte? 1. Work Life Balance (Is it worst than the ordinary Big 4 WLB?) 2. Is it an entirely different audit from commercial/retail audits (think account balances etc.) 3. Difficult to learn how to audit clients in this industry without prior experience in the industry?(been doing commercial audits for 3 years) 4. Are there relatively good exit opportunities for this audit group? Deloitte PwC EY

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Anyone here broken into real estate private equity from big 4 consulting? What steps did you take to jump into RE PE? What gaps in knowledge did you have and how did you fill them? Outside of the knowledge gaps what other things do you think you needed in order to get into RE PE?

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Folks - What would an Audit senior manager in US migrating to Canada can expect as compensation from a big 4?

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Why do Big 4 firms interview you for a specific position level and then try to make you come in below that level...

That would be a lateral move for me in terms of level which be okay if at least it was a good pay increase but Their quoted pay range for the lower level would make it almost a lateral move financially too..

Beyond frustrating

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Finance Transformation - how do big 4 + Accenture stack up against each other?

Would you recommend leaving for a role at Oliver Wyman? Thanks

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Have interviewed big 4 company and got a offer around 25% bump and expecting better assignments than current firm. The partner in my practice reached out and is doing everything he can to make me stay

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Expected salary for a first year JD Tax Associate (KJD so no legit work experience besides summer internships) at an accounting firm in a large expensive city (NY, LA, SF, Chicago)? Big 4 or BDO/RSM/Baker Tilly etc.

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Do all B4 firms match only 25% on our 401k contributions up to 6%?

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Anyone else scroll through LinkedIn and constantly feel behind in their career? Everyone I know is exiting from MBB to VC/PE and I’m still making peanuts at Big 4. How do you deal with knowing you’re mediocre/less sharp?

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Bain & Company What consulting firm would you pick if given offers from every single MBB/Tier 2/Big 4 firm and WHY?

PwC Deloitte Accenture EY EY-Parthenon Strategy& L.E.K. Consulting Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal Oliver Wyman McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group

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What kind of offers are risk assurance professionals getting with 6 YOE in big 4?

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Big 4 alum - was looking at SAP on Aws opportunity in AWS - do I need to do AWS cert to qualify ? Also, for program manager do I need a specific certificate too? Have 10 yrs of sol arch exp in data and analytics as well as PN experience in Big 4.. please help

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Are there any RPA UiPath openings in any of the big 4? Is lateral recruitment happening for these roles? Thanks in Advance

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Hey folks, I am interested in sustainability and the entire finance aspect of it. However my exp in th area is woefully inadequate. I'm trying to read up. Currently in the finance transformation team at EY (not related at all to sustainability). And no background studies wise.
Is there any chance B4 hire ppl who are interested. Have been with the firm 5 years, but haven't asked yet if they can internally move me.

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Anyone know how long you typically have to wait to re-apply for a job at Big 4? Friend got auto rejected last month but wants to apply with a referral from me and new resume format

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How easy is it to make manager in 4 years in a large metro B4 tax group? How does an early promo manager salary compare to a non early promo manager?

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Partners, At IBM we have Band 8, 9, 10 (AP). If the three banded people were to apply for an opportunity in BIG 4, what levels will they typically be slotted?

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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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Do CGI Renegotiates on Offer letter.

I am interviewing @ Stripe for PM role and they have a written assignment. Do any of you insiders have any tips to share?? I have heard they use Basecamp's shaping method. Are there any examples of what they expect? Appreciate your help!

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Hi Fishes, I l'm about to get offer of 10 LPA from Yash Technologies as an SAP ABAP Consultant, YoE - 3.7. any feedback on Yash Technologies in terms of Learning and work ?? and how much can I expect take home Salary?

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Do any of the MBB’s do DD for VC clients?

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What’s best dog insurance company and policy? Looking for best monthly price to value ratio. I have been pretty happy with Nationwide but their 135$ monthly price started feeling a little excessive. Thanks 🐟

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Why is learning how race has impacted, and continues to impact, America scary to a lot of people?

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Hi All, I am planning to move to a rival firm but have a notice period of 2-3 months in my current month. Has someone done something similar ?

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Anyone here taken the LSAT and the CPA? Which one is harder?

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How is PWC SDC external audit practice? I am Chartered Accountant with 2.5 YOE. Currently working with EY GDS as Senior and have offer letter from PWC SDC of 17.75 and offering Senior Associate 2. Any folks here from PWC SDC who can help me to decide please.

What salary to expect at a Director level at PwC in Saudi Arabia? I am a brit with over 15 years experience in transformation consulting, and never worked in the ME!

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YOE: 11.5 Tech: QA Automation with Selenium-Java, BDD, API automation, Mobile Automation - Perfecto cloud, Appium. All the 11 years I am with automation only. Is it possible for me to learn new technology and switch. Recently acquired AWS cloud practitioner certification which is of no use to me now as they are asking for exp. I wanted to move to devops role. But without experience no one is giving opportunity and they are considering my profile as QA only 😒

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Hard to focus on work because I keep opening Blockfolio and am more interested in the crypto space happenings of the day..

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I’m hoping someone might have some ideas about this- I’m currently five years out of law school with a clerkship, a tax LLM, 3 years of experience doing transactional tax work and a few months of EC/VC experience (which I recently switched to from tax). I like the EC/VC work, but I don’t know how long I want to stay in biglaw. Can anyone weigh in on how employers for in-house roles might look at my experience in a year or two?

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Hi, I am looking for opportunities.

Experience
4 years
ZS Associates left
1 year DRG.
Market Research primary, secondary quantitative, qualitative

If anyone has leads let me know

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I have a little over a year of experience as a Partner Success Manager at a Tech company. My company is looking to do salary negotiations this year. When I started out, my base was 70k plus commission of 10k minimum extra. Curious to know what others are making as a PSM and also looking for other opportunities!

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Just got word that my position is bring eliminated, would love to get some leads in the L&D space if possible! Thank you in advance!

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EY Deloitte PwC people - would you leave your current employer for a 15%-25% total comp difference? This translates to a 25-45k difference per annum, largely driven by bonus at the new firm (20-40%), much smaller than my current employer. Doesn’t feel like a great exit opportunity - currently at big 4 this would be moving to a niche consulting company

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Anyone applying to Tuck? Did you get a personalized email from the admissions director a week or two after the deadline? Trying not to get too hyped about nothing...

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