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

Ever notice how employees at different companies respond to referral requests?
MBB - ignore
FAANG- ignore
Boutique- mostly ignore
Big 4 - PICK ME! No I’ll do it! Oh no, I’m happy to help, DM!!!, I’ll Refer you NOW! ~slurp, snarl, hand rub, slime drip~

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Are all of the Big 4 at least hybrid? Looking to leave KPMG but I def don’t want to be in the office all week

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Would anyone in the big 4 mind sending a referral my way? I’m looking to transfer from EY due to location. I’m a staff 2/experienced associate in audit. I can get into more detail in private messages

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Glassdoor big 4 salary information outdated for FY2022 salary

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Anyone from Amazon willing to refer for a Senior accountant or Senior Financial Analyst? Live in Central Florida. 3 yrs Big 4 experience. Half of experience is in Audit as a staff and other half is as a Senior in FDD. It’s just always been a dream of mine to work for Amazon. Also I support it’s revenue via my wife’s 10+ daily Amazon purchases 😅 Amazon

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Anyone from Amazon willing to refer for a Senior accountant or Senior Financial Analyst? Live in Central Florida. 3 yrs Big 4 experience. Half of experience is in Audit as a staff and other half is as a Senior in FDD. It’s just always been a dream of mine to work for Amazon. Also I support it’s revenue via my wife’s 10+ daily Amazon purchases 😅

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Thoughts on Protiviti tech audit & advisory? Is Wlb better than Big 4 FAIT work? How's the work?

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Looks like the recruitment cycle is over for MBB and big 4 and I was rejected after first round interviews. i have nothing on the table right now. Any recs on where I can still apply to? I’m looking to go into hc consulting.

Looks like the recruitment cycle is over for MBB and big 4 and I was rejected after first round interviews. i have nothing on the table right now. Any recs on where I can still apply to? I’m looking to go into hc consulting.

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What are the tiers of consulting firms and does that match pay? I’m assume top tier is MBB, then Big 4 + Accenture, then what? For pay (entry level to 2 YOE) does MBB have the highest pay, then Big 4 + A then everything else?

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Hi Fish, anyone from Bain Dubai willing to refer to digital transformation team? Happy to share cv in advance, 8 YOE in big 4 & boutique DT teams

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What are your side hustles?

Wanting some extra side income and building something side by side, working in a big 4,going to a new country "Canada" in January!

Help would be appreciated. City is Vancouver!

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Minimum length of time I absolutely should stay at Big 4 firm before leaving?

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McKinsey & Company I got an offer for business development at a big 4 firm. My dream career is pursuing software sales, what are some good companies to check out as I approach graduation in may of 2023. Oracle McKinsey & Company Amazon

Thoughts on moving from big 4 to fund administrators?

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Do MMB/T2/Big 4 firms send out rejection emails? Or do they just ghost you

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Should I start my career in Big 4 Audit to TAS/ valuation or start at TAS @ Ankura?? Haven’t heard much about ankura regarding tas, seems like They’re not well known for TAS only RX. I want to recruit IB eventually. While Big 4 had brand, I hear it takes 2-3 years to move to TAS Any thoughts?

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I just graduated with my BBA in Accounting and I have received two offers from the B4. They’re both in the Audit field, one is for Deloitte, the other is KPMG. The most important factor to me is their work culture and after researching a bit, it goes back and forth between one being more attractive than the other so I genuinely don’t know which to go with.

Should I exit from B4 into Fed
Base $140

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Hi, I have a interview for an internship tomorrow with PwC. It is Financial Due Diligence. I was wondering how I can better prepare for the case study and interview overall? I’ve never interviewed with a B4 before. Thank you so much, any help means a lot.

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how much do you need to put in initially to make partner? also does this vary by firm - mbb vs t2 vs b4?

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What’s the comp for a B4 FDD Senior Associate in LCOL/MCOL?

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How much do Big 4 CEO’s make? Always wondered if these guys are bringing in what fortune 50 CEO’s make

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In what world are not sign-on bonuses given in the consulting industry? Isn’t the lowest generally 10% of base? This is Big 4.

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What accounts do you work on between a 2nd year audit associate and someone who’s senior associate in big 4? Do you get to work on more complex workpapers? Just trying to gage the difference between someone’s who’s Big 4 and someone who’s worked as a senior at a regional firm?

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Does PwC charge more fee compared to other B4 for deals? I know they pay the highest among B4 so I am wondering.

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For those of you who are currently working at or have worked in the past in Deloitte, McKinsey, etc - What is it like working at the big 4 consultancy as a UX designer? Do you think you are able to get strong portfolios out of the work? Do you think it would help you career? Asking as someone considering to move from in-house to a consultancy.

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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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Were the B4 considered prestigious at your undergrad schools?

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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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Looking for a Deloitte recruiter (or referral for bonus) in the Memphis area. Currently work for another Big 4 but am moving soon to that area. Only have two years experience. Thanks.

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So fed up with my practice and not looking to stick around for typical below-market compensation in October.

Which big 4 firms or MM have the best FDD comp. so far? Excl. A&M (I know their comp., over half our practice has quit to go there lol)

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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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Boutique or big 4?

I'm currently an ops manager at a big 4 in London and received an offer from a small boutique firm with 25-30% pay rise.

I'm also in the process with Accenture but I feel like I'm not sure if I'd jump just for the money but also change in environment.
What type of things would you be asking yourself if you were in my shoes and debating to jump ship?

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Is there such things as FP&A positions in Big 4? If so, are there better times to make the change than others (I.e. at senior vs manager)? I’m currently in FP&A and looking to work at a Big 4, or another company that offers the ability to move abroad. My current company and many others I know about do not offer the mobility to do so until much later, which is not what I want. Thank you.

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Wondering if anyone can provide rough comp estimates (base + bonus) for corp dev roles at the senior analyst / manager level in a HCOL city). My background is Manager with 6 YoE in B4 across FDD, turnaround / restructuring, and valuation.

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Anybody ever regret moving from B4 to a start up? Just because there’s so many less perks (lots of PTO, fun events, etc)?

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I’ve spent 4 years in Big 4, with about half that time in FDD. I feel like Corp Dev is what I ultimately want, but am wondering if a stint in banking could be worth it. If I’m not interested in PE or other buyside alternatives, is the pit stop in IB worth it?
Mainly wonder if IB is a must have box to check, or if you can work your way up the ladder without.

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Of the big 4 L&E, is it true Fisher Phillips pays the best?

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Anyone work in the OGC of the Big 4? What was your experience?

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Folks recently joined P in the tech consulting practice. One one of the calls I realized that we are not really selling solutions but mostly staff aug for clients. Is that really how P does business? Coming in from big 4 this was a surprise to me. Given that most D and MDs are homegrown, probably used to this way of business, however we are not selling solutions is a concern in my opinion. Thoughts?

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Hi everyone,
I’m currently looking to build a career within the ESG consulting and strategy space. I am in a career transition phase and have a tax consultancy background from a Big 4 for 5+ years. However, I believe I have gained some skills that are transferable to ace at ESG consulting as well. While I am still in the process of upskilling myself and gaining the required knowledge, could you help me with referring my CV or with some leads? 

Hey, work at Big 4 in San Diego office doing fin services - want to move into something techish related in San Diego. Any thoughts?

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Interviewing with a small (50 people) boutique firm in a management position. They are in an industry I have 10 years of experience plus I have 5 years management consulting experience in B4 firm. Assuming the pay and potential bonus are reasonable what kind of challenges would I be in for? I already understand this would be a risk to join and help them grow but if I were successful I think it could be very rewarding.

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I am a consultant working in one of the big 4. I have got a call from DE Shaw HR for a role in their Project Finance and Investment Research team focusing on Energy sector? Being an MBA in Finance graduate, I am in a dilemna on which path might be better I the long run -consulting (where I am more of a generalist, taking up random asks from clients and onshore stakeholders) or Project Finance & M&A where role might be more specific.

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I know EY early promotes had their comp discussions and was curious what other big 4’s are seeing in terms of raises this year due to covid

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Looking to move to London. What’s the salary range for a manager in Transfer Pricing in the Big 4 / mid tier firms?

Newly promoted manager last year if that helps.
Please can you include your gender, YOE as manager, and firm? Thanks!

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What a typical % base bump from M to SM at Big 4 FS consulting?

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We assess fraud risk factors at our clients, but are Big 4 auditors not the most susceptible to committing fraud? Pressure = Get work done better and faster than last year. Continued...

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Thoughts on ARK innovation ETF

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Does your job offer a pension? Care to share? I’m wondering if ours is competitive and also wondering whether to stay or leave for greener pastures?
Population: around 35K; 5 years to vest; retirement age 65; pension calc based on average of last 5 years’ salary times years in service times multiplier; multiplier is 1.25%. TIA!

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How many of you are involved in share trading/Derivatives Trading apart from your current job? And how are you managing it? What return are you generating?

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What are all the ways to save income tax?
CTC 9.8L

Hi Fishes,

I want to know tax saving options as I am new to it so please let me know in what all options I can invest and save more money. Please help.

Salary : 14 lpa

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Sign me up for one!! 😂😂😂

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Joined Capgemini engineering in February,Its been 4 months since i am on bench ,till now got opportunity to get interviewed by one client only and they too were not able to take me in due to their internal issue. I m bit worried about the project now.could anyone please tell me how is the bench policy in Capgemini engineering?

Any tennis players out in East Valley 4.5 and above?

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Urgent : i am a .net dev in one of the small service based organisation working for their client @globalPayments, today i got to know that globalpayment drop us…60% of the employees were on 3rd party payroll… my organisation is going to release them soon… what should i do…wait or look for other opportunities…

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Hello Guys ,
I have interview KPMG in few days
For SAP AUDIT role
Could you please give tipes?🙏
Thanks in advance .

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Salaries for senior associate through senior manager at national tax office?

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Hearing all this industry options and jobs moving to cities like b'lore, HYD, and Pune...what's your reason to stick to Bombay?!

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What is sales engineering? And how does one get into it?

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If my company is deducting tax on reimbursements for example relocation, flight travel, mobile usage, etc. Then how to show in tax filing? bcoz as per my understanding it should not be taxable as I am using my money and company is refunding and no extra income. It's like I have already paid once and while refunding company again deducting. Please guide on this issue.

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Do we know who the new BBDO recruiter is? Thanks Chicago fish!

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I have info on a current opening for OCM with HHS, it’s a contract. If your interested reply here or DM me and I can get your resume to the hiring manager. Must have OCM experience, it will be a fun challenge for your skill set

Hi Everyone,

Could you please refer me in Infosys.
I have an experience of 2.9 years in Mindtree as Devops Engineer.
Currently serving my notice period.
Thanks in Advance.

Regards,
Sravani

German Pancake for weekend brunch

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