Anyone heard any chatter as to when big 4 might be making some sort of move back to the office? Particularly in audit/deal advisory, but all input is welcome. I’ve seen PwC generating an all-virtual audit line (ECS). Would be curious if there’s any more insight out there for those who prefer to stay remote.

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Rumor is that KPMG is not going back in 2021, although not officially announced. They’ve also surveyed employees about interest in 100% remote opportunities.

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If I had a crystal ball (and I don’t), I would like to see the firms designate certain teams/industries for fully remote opportunities. Don’t want to be compared to a team of in-person employees, even if I’m outperforming all of them virtually. Based on calls with a PwC recruiter recently, I know their new ECS line is fully remote up to manager, and it sounds like they are also carving out some space inside core audit for virtual teams. Haven’t heard anything from Deloitte, and I’m interested to see some Advisory input, from people who typically were traveling around

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Heard unofficially from a B4 partner that an OMP was pushing for a July return but who knows

I would imagine it’s highly based on location. Northeast/PNW probably are much slower to get back than South.

EY is already in Phase 1 (10% capacity) and is slowly moving to Phase 2 (25%) with the expectation to have all offices in Phase 2 by the end of April (NYC not included).

The expectation is still wfh, with the office as an option based on need. No word on client sites but obviously that will vary wildly and take much longer.

RSM Canada seemed to hint not until after Labour Day

KPMG bay area is about to be in phase 1 of coming back.

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