Big 4 Advisory: how many of you feel like your work is really just staff augmentation?

I’m curious has anyone switched career from city planning to a consulting firm(big 4) before? A”What’s the path look like? And how big four’s consultants business different from those major city planning consultants (AECOM,Jacobs.etc.,) ? Thank you!

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.

Does anyone have experience/knowledge regarding whether the different B4 deal analytics teams 1) work remote 2) still travel? Looking to potentially make a switch but have heard different things across the board, including seeing that most of the job postings for senior roles in these groups are tagged to offices and don’t say remote.

I have 7 years experience in personal US tax and have Enrolled agent licence . Can I be hired as a manager in big 4 ?

Just joined from B4 without a referral. Any questions?

has anyone had any luck leveraging an offer from another Big 4 to have your current firm match/transfer the new offer? specifically switching service lines

Thinking of making the switch to Siegfried but the comments I see on here and Reddit are not great. Can anyone share some insight? Is it a good move to make the switch from big 4 audit senior associate? Biggest concern is upward career progression and potential exit opportunities.

I'm a PhD student (graduating next year) looking to pursue consulting (ideally at MBB or Big 4). I would love to learn about full-time opportunities in New York starting 2023

I interviewed at KPMG on 11/14 and got a verbal offer the next day but since then waiting to hear from them. Been following up continuously but the partners are not replying it seems. In the meanwhile i have an offer from BT offering 90k for 4 yrs of experience which seems to be fair. I am just unsure whether to accept the offer as I was waiting for kpmg reply as I want B4 on my resume which apparently is a big deal. Is BT also good on resume for future employers ??

Planning a switch from big 4 to dr. Reddy. Strategy role. This is for a mid senior level position. Is this a good decision?

Any advice on how to switch from big 4 to tier 1 consulting firms like BCG and MCK?

I am financially secure (husband now has a high earning job) and looking at what options for "moon shots" at chances of real wealth generation with my years in Big 4 (10+). Month to month cash flow isn't a concern anymore so i can focus on opportunities for bigger pay days. Ideas from the hive mind?

Anyone switched from B4 audit to advisory (ex. management consulting, deal advisory)? How did you start networking / get the opportunity? Any advice?

HCOL audit SM looking to leave big 4. What should be my comp expectation?

Comp question - what should a B4 Senior with a CPA, CFF, CFE, and a MBA with 4 years forensic exp (D&T) and 6+ years non-forensic exp (industry) in NYC and DC markets expect in this current climate?

Anyone looking for opportunities in US taxation profile for Big 4 (Experience 2years+)

Pls DM me.

Got an offer from pwc in the data privacy role.
With 13.5 Lpa currently i’m at 12 and made switch on march.
Though my current company is an mnc but not that big and no work pressure is there, amazing work life balance. However, there is little to no learning and its very slow, the project is just starting and the client itself is not clear what they want. Do you think I should switch just because its a big 4. Please help me decide. Yoe -3.5

Just been offered a manager position (people & org consulting) at a big 4 in Qatar for 24k (QAR). Based on previous threads this seems low for the region. Especially as 9k goes towards accommodation (max unfurnished 1br) ....Have I been low balled? Or is this normal?

How does base compensation vary across the accounting advisory roles in big 4? PWC CMAAS, EY FAAS, KPMG AAS, DT advisory. Specifically for senior managers.

How many of y'all have trust funds? What'd you do with the $$$?

Is it wise to switch from testing background to Salesforce after 10 years of IT experience? If so should I start as an admin?

I need help figuring out if I’m being underpaid. I’m working in real estate private equity and I focus on fund models and property valuations. I’m currently at base $80k and 20% bonus. On top of that I have 5 years experience and a masters in finance. I’m good at my job and receive positive reviews from everyone. I feel like I should be compensated better but the company says that’s what they think I’m worth. Any help or insights would be great!

I’m having a really hard time with my changing body. 13 weeks, I don’t have too many bad side effects of pregnancy or anything so I consider myself lucky (no nausea ever etc) but I’m depressed at work, my skin is completely broken out and showing new broken face capillaries, and I’m not showing a bump yet so I just feel fat and big. I don’t know where this “glow” is but I look in the mirror and literally am grappling with not recognizing myself :( it’s been impossible to find any clothes too.

Anyone use a lawyer to get increased disability? If so, any recommendations?

When selling a home have been able to negotiate lower commission with your broker if the buyer is not represented by a realtor (eg, 3% in this situation versus still paying the full 6%)?

Hi, my CTC is 32 lakhs. Immediate joiner. Cleared client interview MICROSOFT. how much should I quote as a salary from PERSISTENT. YOE - 11.5. HR is not ready to give more than 35 including variable. Please help me ..

Had my interview on 12th Feb evening. The same day late night I got an email asking to upload the Application form( Completed the same on 13th Feb). Can I understand only HR discussion pending for me? If yes how much time will it take for me to get the HR call.
Thanks in advance.

Does anyone ever feel like they need a hug after a long day of working?

So... who is starting the IFS compensation spreadsheet? 😉

Hi sharks..
Does mindtree asking employees to return to office for all the days in a week after July end??

Is it just me or have you also noticed that during the endless back to back zoom/teams meetings, people drift away and not take down action points?

Hi, Can someone pls share my referral in wipro, capgemini, hcl or other mnc company for pune or mumbai location . Skill set: Microsoft exchange, O365, Azure AD. Yoe: 3.8yrs. current company infosys and Serving notice period with last date 14march2022.
Holding highest offer of 12 lakhs from cognizant for pune location.
WiproCapgeminiHCL Technologies Accenture

TIA

8/26 check in

Active rest day today. Need to hit 10147 dynamic step goal on garmin to maintain my streak - 6 days done, earlier best was 21 days, todays day 7

thinking about making the move to Havas, I’ve heard they’re making a lot of changes and restructuring. Trying not to base my decision off of all the rumours. Any thoughts from current employees?

Anyone else sitting on the tarmac at IAD because LGA sucks?

How do I check my actual utilization (not the effective one). Mybusiness only tells me the effective utilization

Are any top consulting firms hiring for experienced analysts currently? I know ACN and some others are cyclical for resources 2-3 years out of college, but I’m looking to make a move sooner than fall

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

Can anyone shed some light on the comp for an SC at FTI in the corporate finance / restructuring group? Recruiter reached out, but I'm at 125 base seems unclear if they can match

I’ve been in contact with an external candidate for ~2 months (job is 100% travel). I finally extend him an offer today. He calls and says “my travel is limited - i am planning to buy a dog” ... 😐

Attending a full day meeting remotely from the other side of the world.. any tips to stay awake and engaged in a meeting in the middle of the night?? Especially for someone that goes to bed early

Still struggling to figure out how to easily use a budget app like YNAB with expenses/reimbursements. I thought about dedicating a checking acct and CC to expenses - any best practices?

Finally on the bench this week but still woke up at 5am with the fly day panic attacks. Whyyyyyy???!!

What is a typical exit for consulting big4 manager or director levels, in tech? It’s it like a director at a faang?

Feeling lost in my career (10 yoe, 9 in consulting). Anyone feel this before and how did you get through it (career coach, books, etc)?

Has anyone received 100% sponsorship for an Executive MBA? How did you pitch it to your Partner?

Tax filing for first time in the US. Any suggestions on CPAs, New York based

We had a team dinner planned to Brazilian Steakhouse. P/D cheaped out and changed it to Thai 🙄

Recommendations for jumping between firms as a C?

Any tips from moving out of advisory and into consulting? I've helped with SAP implementation and have my AWS CCP. Really desperate to get out of risk compliance world tbh

Any Freemasons lurking around here!? Thinking about making a Bowl for my Traveling Brothers. Maybe to talk about how we view this unique Labor (consulting) in a Masonic context, post some inspirational messages, recommend good books, idk stuff like that...

One of very few things I am passionate about is high fashion. But the opportunities (e.g. corp dev) in high fashion seem so limited. Can anyone advise how to break into high fashion? I am a strategy

Recommendations for books and podcasts on business, strategy, management, etc. that have helped your career?

If your role is being closed/being laid off (not due to performance issues) just firm downsizing, do you tell the companies you are interviewing? How to phrase it?