Differences between Big 4 FDD versus mid tier PA firms or HL/A&M/D&P? Big 4 typically gets the largest deals, Mid tier PA and HL/A&M/D&P doesn’t have offshore help, would these statements be accurate?
What else? Anyone have any specific insights that wouldn’t be found via the search button?

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I would say A&M is the best but outside of that B4 is the best for experience and name brand. Decent gap between B4 and mid tier

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There is no guaranteed promotion cycle @mid-tier, but far greater ability to get promoted faster if you bring in revenue and bust your ass

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Yeah the bonuses are larger at mid tiers.

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D&P has offshore teams. Agree with HL1 in terms of promotions.

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Also interested in same question but from M&A tax perspective, about big 4 vs those for comp, WLB etc

HL has offshore help

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