Related Posts
Hi fishes,
Any guess how many people are laid off from Publicis sapient in past few days? Really scared for my future as I'm also under probation period and deeply regret for my choice of joining this firm...I don't understand why were they recruiting peeps when they were short of projects. Publicis Sapient
More Posts
Need 11 likes for DM .
Thanks everyone.
Additional Posts in Consulting
What are your book recommendations?
Anyone has Manhattan GMAT prep PDF book?
Can introverts sustain in consulting??
New to Fishbowl?
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.



The definition of spousal equivalent at my firm is long term significant other you live with. At least at EY, managers and above are candidates for potential audits. I’ve never been through one myself, but during this they will ask for a lot of information, so if you and your boyfriend are linked in certain ways like joint filing tax returns, both signing a lease or purchasing a house, I could certainly see them finding this as a significant exclusion in reporting. I’m not sure if they would be able to find out otherwise, but I wouldn’t rule it out as addresses are somewhat public information. I don’t know how they’d prove “long term” and distinguish between cohabitation and a roommate situation assuming you are only renting together and not filing government documents as a couple, though. There are certainly financial and potentially employment risks to this kind of omission though, yes.
I just went through reporting with my BF after moving in, and even though he’s also a consultant and already doing independence, it was still painful enough - so I definitely sympathize.