Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal what are expense policy (meals, travel, accom, etc.) like in A&M especially for APAC?

I know it shouldn't matter, but every bit of information would help me decide if I want to make a switch to A&M. TIA

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I feel like if you are asking these minor questions your gut is telling you no and you are just looking for reasons to say yes

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BCG is right. You’re really missing the point if this is why you would or wouldn’t make a switch.

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This question is about as useful as asking which make and model of laptop they'll issue you upon joining.

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It should not matter

Just get the darn plasma TV 🤞

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