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

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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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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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 got offer as Associate Manager in one of b4. I want to know how is the job profile. Is it managerial job or it involves hands-on as well ?

My profile : Overall IT Exp ( 9 Yrs ) , Data Science Exp ( 4 Yrs )

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 $$$$

Hi everyone. I’m trying to see how the background check process works for PWC and Deloitte. How far back does the search go? I have a crime from 16 years ago and wondering if it would prevent me from joining Big 4.

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I'm aiming for a specific niche consulting career, and I have some experience in that area but only within academia (postdoc now). Do I keep trying to get a job in that area (so far interviews, but no offers), or do I go for the Big 4 first to get industry experience and then switch to my preferred area? I am kinda old (38), so not much time to move around...

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B4 consultants - do you all even work? Spoken to friends across all companies and they say the average is 15-30 hours a week…

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Hello, I have an interview this next week with PwC for a Financial Due Diligence internship.

This is my first time interviewing for a B4. Can anybody give me some advice on how to better prepare for the case study portion (or interview overall)? It’s a position I really want. Thank you.

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Any idea what directors earn in big 4?

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Will big 4 offers be rescinded given the economic outlook of the U.K.? Have an offer for gov/defence consulting

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Hi fishes,

Anyone who switched from Big 4 global services audit career to other career like accounts/financial analyst.

Please let me know.

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Anyone willing to refer to Accenture strategic plan and analysis associate manager

Background: Columbia engineering undergrad 2018, 2 years in industry, 2 at a big 4

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Working in industry for 6.5 years (was in consulting for 8 years before that (Accenture strategy and B4). Just received an offer for A S Dir. role (corporate transformation), +600k TC (and a 4.5 day week). Also in the process with a T2 consultancy which, if successful, likely to be around 300k TC. Should I move back to consultancy for better long term prospects or jump to the SD role? Welcome all thoughts.

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do any consulting firms in the US (MBB, Big 4) sponsor MBA programs outside of the country (e.g. London Business School, HEC Paris, INSEAD)

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Looking for a referral for a financial valuation position. I’m a recent finance graduate with big 4 experience and really want to go valuations.

I was on a partner/manager call today and they were discussing the “high” turnover at the senior and experienced associate level. What was shocking is that while ours is about double normal, evidently we are 3 out of 4 in turnover meaning 2 of the Big 4 are even higher.

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Which would you rather? Internal at MBB or client-facing at Big 4/ACN?

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Hi fishes,

I received an offer from big 4 with 60% hike. My managers wants to retain and I asked them to match if you want me to be retained.
Now I got a call from GPM yesterday. He used harsh words like "being greedy" "selfish" etc and offered me 30% in the end.
I politely declined but he asked me to reconsider as he said "it would be unfair for the org for you to leave so soon."

Let me know a proper response.

Also what do you think of this behavior by GPM?

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Anyone here looking for an accounting manager in industry? I have five years of experience including regional firm, Big 4, and industry. Recently, I moved into consulting but it’s a bit uncertain with trying to get clients, plus I’m ready for management. Looking mainly for a small private or public company in retail, media, advertising, publishing. Thank you! I’m in Dallas, but open for remote work!

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Do you think getting SQL/Python experience is worth the extra time for financial analyst roles coming from Big 4 tax consulting? I would love to hear any advice for shifting towards the financial modeling path from accounting. Thanks!

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Does MBB provide breaks around the Christmas/NY time frame similar to B4?

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Hey all, I’ve recently joined EY consulting from another Big 4 and have noticed there’s no discipline (at least in my team) around codes and charging time. People either charge a standard 7 hrs or some will charge time spent on internal activities to their client code.

I was told that “the last person to charge their actual hours worked was promptly booted off the project”.
Just wondering:
1) Is this a general cultural point accross all Consulting teams? Will challengin this get me in trouble?

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Anyone has any idea what would level 6 may look like in Amazon India for Analytics. Is it equivalent to Sr manager in big 4 or VP in bank

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25lpa in big 4 or 22k aed per month salary in sharjah with 4.5 days working in govt company which one is better ?
Have wife and kid with no emi and loan and living in own house in India.

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How much should a procurement analyst make in New York City?

MBA
2 years at a big 4

Earlier this year I was making $75k as an FA and now $90k as an SFA in OC which is pretty much market value (4yrs exp - 2 in B4). I wanted that raise to $90k for a while and now that I have it, I catch myself thinking about wanting more & more money, even though I have more than enough to live out my means. Anyone else think about this often? And how can I stop?

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Experienced hires who have recently joined Big 4, how rough has the transition been?

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Guys,

Curious to know what's the salary range for Junior Engagement Manager in Workday consulting for overall 9 year of experience in India at big 4?

Any info on Big 4 Salaries for Senior Recruiters?

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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Working as Consultant at Cognizant Business Consulting now, I am being offered a role of Senior Business Analyst as a contractor for 1yr, initially for 6 months in Deloitte india. I am a bit skeptical with this Contractor thing. Can someone guide me please? They say I don't have prior Big 4 consulting experience and hence this role.

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Hey fishes...

With around 10 years of experience I have offers from VMWARE and CISCO (AppDynamics product).

Cisco is giving me 4L lesser in total CTC.

Which one should i choose?

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SEA Consultants, where are you from?

 I heard a commercial on the radio for Verizon that said something to the effect that parents are now learning how to lesson plan. Are any of you off the hook for lesson planning? Just wondering because I’m over here busting my butt!

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Without warning it looks like we'll be switching from consultant teaching to inclusion...what do I need to know. Never co-taught or done inclusion except for years and years ago and it was very informal. Best ways to build a solid relationship with the classroom teacher you're paired with? Pitfalls to watch out for? Thanks!

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Does the concept of local and high value role exist is Deloitte, Accenture or PWC?... been consulting for 13 yrs

At Accenture, I feel that 9/ 10 MDs I see are solid business operators/ relationship developers in contrast to true value creation/ thought leadership. I enjoy creating. Ctd...

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Updating my resume from the classic college student format. Thinking I should add a professional summary and scrub college extracurriculars. Have experience in the tech industry and hoping to find a good template for tech companies. Any pointers?

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I applied for a role a few days ago and found the relevant hiring manager today via LinkedIn. Should I send a follow up mail/introduce myself to this person. Would it leave a good impression or come across as desperate?

Btw, the person is in a “Talent Acquisition” position at the company.

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My probation has been increased by 3 months. Honestly, idk the reason because I have worked so well in these months. Like seriously 🙄 Are there chances of firing after those 3 months?

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Favorite light to medium coverage foundation with spf?

Hi Everyone,

Anyone coming tomorrow for Independence day celebrations at Pune Netcracker office?

Does anyone else feel like instead of reviewing all the increased work we’ve been doing and releveling accordingly, the firm is just rewriting our current job scope to include the increased work?

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Why? On any social network for that matter🙄🙄🙄

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The post bragging about personal finance achievements are getting me more irritated than the career achievement brags

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$1000 says this didn’t happen. 🤣 😂

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Can anyone recommend a reputable legal recruiter for the Washington DC market? Drowning in LinkedIn message spam, but looking for a new job and would love to reach out to a pro to help me connect with opportunities.

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What would you wear to an industry networking event on the beach? It advertises “this beach front celebration is shore casual” dress code and says “flip flops and shorts are in, ties and heels are out.” How would you strike a balance between over and under dressed?

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Giving a CLE on practical tips for young lawyers, which focuses on practical tips such as looking for leadership opportunities and client development. We want to give a hand out of resources we’d recommend, like books, podcast, etc. Any recommendations for resources we should include?

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How much do overnight security/night auditor at hotels make in Atlanta?

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