Does anyone have any links/articles on why KPMG is the laughing stock of Big 4?

Is it possible to apply to B4 consulting from an undergrad non-target school?

Old foagie here asking in behalf of a friend who can’t find a way to apply online

Thanks!!

Anyone moved to Canada from the UK? Would like to know how culture and pay compare (esp within the big 4) and whether it was overall worth it from your personal experience?

Hi Fishes,

Looking for SAP Basis referrals from any Big 4, I have 2 YOE in this domain.

Please let me know if anyone can help with the same.

Thanks 😊

My FB fam, need help/ advice: I have moved in to US to work with one of the Big 4. Could you guys please suggest me some website/blog/magazine to keep me updated. I am new in this part of our world.

B4 partners how do u split the spoils of won deal between the various partners and senior managers working on the pursuit ? What criteria do you follow ?

Quick: what are new associates starting at in chicago? B4 and mid-size. I really appreciate the info

To the big 4 folks. How bad does you portfolio suffer since you can’t hold securities for companies your firm audits?

With what % salary increase would you leave your current role for another role at a small/growing consulting firm? (currently at a big 4 making ~$193K/year)

Have an offer from a non-big 4 to do Accounting Advisory work, but I have my heart set on FDD. Thoughts on how to leverage the offer to get an internal xfer? Tried already, but not getting too far

Would you say you burn bridges leaving one Big 4 firm for another? Is it also true you don’t get to finish your two weeks once you give your notice?

Got connected with one of the recruiter from big 4. How serious is this kind of recruiting? Is it worth it to jump ship again as A1? 6 month experience in tax.

Anyone here been promoted to director at a big 4 firm while on maternity leave?

Unofficial poll - if you’ve ever left a Big 4 firm did you attend your exit interview and did you do all the items on your departure checklist?

Big 4 consulting friends: for those of you in the DC metro area, what exits would you target among the big firms in our region? Who do you consider the most desirable employers?

Current S1 in International tax (CPA, non-JD), making 84k, Midwest at big 4. I’m considering switching to a mid size firm. Would it be reasonable to ask for 95k?

I can't wait for the first zombie movie to go extra realistic and have a bunch of entry level hires at Big 4 firms complain that being eaten by a zombie is preferable to closing hair salons.

B4 people...what kind of hours are you working this time of year? I’m curious for both tax and audit. I work for a national firm and am considering jumping ship after busy season. I’m at 70 per week

How hard is it to go from Big 4 FDD to IB?

Any accountants with Intermediate Data Analytics backgrounds?

What positions did you get at big 4 or after.

How can you guys just be happy making no difference in this world at all. Oops, directed at accountants and auditors. The skill requires zero critical thinking. I am a living proof.

Raise your hand if you were half asleep when suddenly jarred by the slight adjustment to the safety briefing: "If you have a Galaxy Note 7, it MUST be turned completely off. OR ELSE."🔥 Love, FAA

Hey BCGers - how are "experts" viewed in your firm? Same level of respect or viewed as second-class citizens?

Any firms still offer the Aetna copay plan?

Professional opinion on piercings? I know of a few women around my age (22-27) that have piercings and are still treated professionally in their workplace. I work for a small company, I'm 22, I was thinking of getting a small stud piercing in my nose. I just feel like I might be perceived differently since it wasn't pierced when I was hired. Thoughts?

What do you do when you’re a mid-level team and your ECD constantly steals your ideas and produces them without your knowledge?

What are good tricks to be better at car/ plane work? I usually get way too dizzy. Amazon to the rescue ?

Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica fallout, through 1pm today:

7% stock plunge
$37bn of market value lost
$5.1bn drop in Zuckerberg’s net worth

Side note: Congrats to Amancio Ortega, who has replaced Zuck as #5 on the Forbes Richest list.

I’m in Joliet and have 4 hours before my flight. Should I head into downtown Chicago or is that not enough time? If so, what should I do? Thanks!

Has anybody ever been hired for a FT job through Working Not Working?

Has anyone quit consulting and boomeranged back in 2 years? I am exploring other options but the company I am looking at has notoriously difficult culture. Hence, if it doesn’t workout, need a backup.

Tell me what you know about partner pension for Big 4 and MBB.

I know there were previous posts about this, but why do senior people use "..."? Like

"ok.... thanks"

I’m interested in switching to diversity consulting or something tied to inclusion work. Any insight into what companies/types of roles I should be researching?

This is day #9341 of being alone. I feel so utterly unattractive and undesired. Nobody wants to date me. Nobody wants to sleep with me. Nobody wants to be with me.

When you overhear senior bankers telling incredibly racist jokes :( I'm losing faith in humanity more and more every day..

Is there a culture difference among the big 4 in NYC?

Were you asked for original degree and transcript for H1B visa interview? I don't have them with me but can take printouts of scans.

What exit ops are you currently pursuing? Interested to hear about the role and what made you go for it vs the company itself!