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Glassdoor big 4 salary information outdated for FY2022 salary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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would you make a switch from a big 4 to Simplus? expecting to get an offer from them and any info about them would be appreciated. I've seen a bunch of reviews on Glassdoor etc. - pretty decent

What's the paygrade in Big 4 in London at manager level in Tax - Transfer Pricing

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I hold 8 years experience in Wealth management, financial advisory in Banking. My current salary is fixed 9 lpa and variable 10 lap. Currently I am negotiating salary with one of the Big 4 firms. Can anyone tell me how much hike should I quote as fixed and variable ??

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Is the CPA required at non-Big 4 for FDD/TAG? If it's required, what level is it needed at?

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Biggest cringe for me has got to be when people include “ex-<company name>” in their title… see it for loads of the big 4 firms and I’m thinking wow you must love slave drivers that underappreciate you 🤣

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

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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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Hi guys :) Glad to join fishbowl and this community. Guys I have an offer of 14.41 ctc from a big 4 (11 is fixed).
Technology-Microsoft Dynamics 365(I am a functional consultant in SCM and HR; Relevant exp: 3 yrs & Total exp: 4 yrs).
My interviews in
IBM are done and I am waiting for the salary discussion with HR.
What is the likely offer that I am going to get? Any idea? (My expectation is 16.5 lpa ctc). I will adjust my expectations as per replies here.
Any response is highly appreciated :)

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Will we be blacklisted if we accept an offer and later decide to not join in big 4?

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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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I currently do planning system implementation at SC level. Quite technical stuff and less PMO. What are my future career possibilities from here onwards? Can I keep progressing in the standard ladder and keep doing implementations, or is it automatically going to end up becoming more are more sales oriented and less actual implementation work? Especially interested in the SM level and above. I’d prefer staying at Big 4 and avoid the supplier side.

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Desperately looking to leave big 4.. want to get into PM, business analyst or scrum roles. Where do I start ? Who wants to help look at my resume ?

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Hello!
I was wondering what kind of contractual or other barriers I might face if I apply for one of the big 4 while working on a project with them in my current company.
I am not too involved in the project but I was in a few meetings and went on a field trip with them as well.
The position that I am applying for is in a different team and city.
Will this considered “poaching” if the consulting firm hires me? Would they need to talk to my current employer?

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Tech stack - python(pandas,numpy),sql,excel
What job role can i apply in big 4,,,,,i have experience of 3.2 years in infosys as test analyst,,,please do provide feedback,,,TIA

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What is the salary base for Internal IT Audit Manager within 8 YOE in NYC? Looking for both Big 4 & industry for comparison. TIA

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Anybody moved to BDO from Big 4? How does it compare? Any significant differences? Other than name

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Been here several years. Only just clicked to me how predatory Big 4 are.

Business model is to use cheap, underpaid labor from college grads who can't go elsewhere or pay debts. Churn em and burn em.

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Hello fishes,

I have 2.5+ years of exp in Firewall, Proxy, Endpoint Security and SOC operations environment.
Currently I am working in a Datacenter, and am looking for a switch in same domain.
Kindly help me with referrals.

My Notice period is 90 days.

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I’m really discouraged. My after tax / after 401k contributions etc. take home pay is $6,500 monthly. I have $60,000 in savings / stocks for a down payment but even looking at a $550,000 home, my monthly payment would be about $3,400 from the calculators I’ve been using. Is that too high?

So discouraged that houses where I live are about 50% higher than what they were 2 years ago, and now interest rates are around 5.25% for my credit score. This is like a 1750 sq foot home

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Anyone just had the title changed at work without so much of as discussion? And changed in a way that is not a good way?

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Is it a nice idea to be close to your employees?

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Missed cc payment. Amex posted 60 day missing payment to credit bureau. This is first time i missed payment. How this impact my credit score. How to rectify. Applying for mortgage now. Any tips

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Drucker is the OG! The Effective Executive 🔥🔥🔥

So many recent other recent business books are highly derivative

What are the other classics?

What's the difference between Senior Associate Technology L2 and Senior Associate Platform L2?

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"The campus seen through the eyes of a US conservative." Feels some truth as far as ideologues on talk radio speak of it.

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I’m looking to go from EY to a big4/MBB/ or related in the south Florida area, is anyone willing to share experiences and tips?

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Can we refer someone in Optum if they are unknown to us and reach out to us on linked in ?
Mostly are freshers who are reaching.
Also is there any limit for number of referrals which we can make

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Hi, I am looking to add a lateral practice group, got burned by a recruiter recently. What should I be looking for

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Any tips on final round airport test fit interviews? Anythings I should / shouldn’t mention (eg gaming hobbies) and anything I should be wary of? Thanks in advance fellow fish!

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Praying no one brings up the election in our team meeting today.

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How to ask a company for counter offer (means how to sentence it correctly)?

I do have multiple offers and want to match the maximum amount with the company that I want to join.

Please share your valuable inputs.

Does IHS or S&P Global HR revise up the offer, if we go back to them with a counter offer?

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What is senior consultant salary in Accenture with 10yrs experience??

Hi all, is it completely work from office for Tiger Analytics, or WFH is also allowed? I'm in NCR and don't wish to shift anywhere else.

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Single 27M thinking of moving to either Dallas or Austin. Been to both, but what are the biggest differences between these two?

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