Guys, help understand something. I keep hearing that regional/small PA firms pay better than Big4, but I don’t understand how it’s possible if the clients are smaller and fees are lower?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Also, they don’t waste time with Mercury which allows each person to be more productive and produce more income the the firm.

likefunnyhelpful

I think it’s because the big4 is a sweat shop and they know people will work for the big 4 because of the experience.

like

Partners make le$$.

like

Because it evens out at senior then big 4 pays better from there. Average partner draw at regional is significantly lower

like

I can’t refute your personal experience there of course. However, from the folks I have talked to, the general consensus is that during the senior years that pay gap evens out. I’m not gonna die on this hill though as I am by no means an expert on B4 vs regional comp lol

like

Less overhead and internal costs

like

Can speak from experience I make nowhere close to what B4 partner makes

like

Supply and demand. Smaller firms need to pay more to attract talent.

likefunny

As a S3 and M1 in audit I made more than my midsize firm friends.

like

EY 1, not true. My friend at DHG makes 7k more than me, and I’m a senior. Lol.

like

Big 4 usually breaks away at the M1 level, but I wouldn't say its significantly more. Probably a big diff at the SM and PPMD levels

like

I would find on a diligence project, at B4, we’d have an associate, a SA, a manager, a SM, and a partner, all of whom would join the calls and all of whom would edit the report (after the associate drafted it), so often people would justify their time by rewording paragraphs but not saying anything new. At smaller firms it’s an associate OR SA, a manager OR SM, and a partner, and there is less duplication of work.

like

? Lol.

like

Those firms need to pay more to compete with big 4 in hiring people.

like

They spend less in tech, training and marketing so they can pay their employees better. Just think about how much they spend on making all the nice training videos. Plus the partners may make less.

Overhead and partner comp.

Related Posts

So, I haven't received an offer yet but they have already run a background check and sent me both a conditional U5 approval and a FINRA info request. Can I assume that an offer will be soon to follow?

like

Take a look at Lessontrader.com. An online marketplace for teachers to buy and sell resources. All of your hard earned work for virtual learning can be posted on lessontrader and make you some extra money! FREE membership with discount code “vipfree”. Once you upload a lesson there is nothing else needed. Just wait and collect once someone buys your stuff.

Post Photo
like

Hi All, I am looking for a job change. I have 4 years of experience. I am currently serving my notice period (25 days left). Current company- Infosys, CTC- 5.65. I have a offer of 11 lpa, looking for another job offer (ECTC- 14 lpa). Tech stack - .net, Web API, MVC, Azure

like

Allyship
I recently failed in an opportunity to show allyship. During a meeting, the presenter called an attendee the English version of the attendee’s (ethnic) name.

I noticed it right away, and thought about it but failed to correct them. The person whose name was colonized was very hurt and expressed it.

Next time, I won’t hesitate. I’ll be ready next time.

Have you had any similar experiences?

like

Please contact me to join Genpact in the field of SCM and Supply Planning

like

Voice over potential. Looking for opportunity.

like
like

If you have a manager who favors males over females, makes dirty jokes at the client site, and behaves inappropriately and you complain, what are the consequences at Big 4?

like
like

Weekly Bachelor in Paradise thread: post your predictions and reactions here.

Last week, Chris crumbled and left paradise (and somehow convinced Alana to join him) after facing criticism from the peanut gallery, while everyone seemingly forgot about Brendan and Pieper.

This week, with Chris and Alana gone, will Brendan and Pieper’s chickens come home to roost? What about Joe “I totally don’t love her. Wait I dont know, maybe I still love her” Amabile?

uplifting

This might be a very silly question (so please don't judge). I genuinely want to know if I could do water running if I don't know how to swim, but have a jog belt/floaty equipment?

Thoughts on Bloomberg NYC? Looking for any insights on people, pay, work life balance, etc.

like

My job just scheduled a large happy hour/meet and greet for June 2... are we really going to be able to gather like that so soon? Feel like that’s a bad idea.

like

Anyone ever make the jump from Audit to M&A? If so, how’d it go?

like

I can gift gold status on Delta with my platinum status. Anyone have a similar benefit they want to do a trade?

like

Rank Northwestern, Yale, UChicago for...
1) Prestige
2) MBB Consulting

likefunny

I’m looking for a position with a good organization as a 100% remote case manager. A position that meets my salary requirements and has good health insurance. I love case management and found it when I needed a break from bedside. Any guidance would be deeply appreciated!

like

After a final round, does one normally get “feedback” from the recruiter? And if so, does it generally come at the same time as the decision? Curious what people’s experiences have been post-final.

like

What's the best career advice you ever received? What's the best resource you used to help further your career?

smartlike

What is the notice period at tcs

like

Additional Posts in Accounting

Has anyone from PwC know yet if they’ve been promoted? When do they usually start telling you?

like

What are experienced tax SM's getting for their comp these days? Started at one firm as a new SM around 140 in 2018. New offer is 200 at mid-size firm with the same title. HCOL area east coast (not NYC).

like

What's the right age to get married? I think I am ready just don't have anyone to marry 🙄

like

When there are 3 people left in the office at 4:45 on a Friday and an invite pops up for a 5:30 status call 😪

like

Thinking about all the shitty places in the world makes me feel so very blessed to live in USA 🇺🇸

like

Anyone else getting sick of this ayn rand dystopian hell we’re living in?

like

How many times per month does everyone get to play golf? I'm lucky to get out there twice a month.

Work Stations? How 'bout nap stations? 😴

like

Is having a CIA and CFE with no CPA worth it?
Is this looked down upon? Planning to just stay in forensics or hop back to IA down the line

like

Just got through my first year end review cycle. Employment is still intact even though I'm on a PIP so that is a huge relief considering what I've been reading here.

like

Do we get paid tomorrow or 31?

like

I learn quickly compared to many of my peers. I'm working with a staff that learns very, very slowly and is not meeting expectations after 6 months. Tips/advice on how not to lose it?

like

President Obama has the largest deficits, deficits will total $6.616 trillion. W Bush had twice as less. Let's hope the number will go down again.

like

What's the strangest thing you've seen at a client's office? (Doesn't have to be work related)

like

Anyone know what comp and wlb are like at FAANG companies? Is the wlb worse than other industries?

like

Tax busy season over for me. No days off from February first. Been a while.

like

Is switching to a regional (6 offices) firm from big 4 a career step back? Looking to leave, lots of smaller firms interested but worry it’s a backwards move.

like

I take my first CPA exam (FAR) in a week. I was wondering if anybody had some study tips for these final days?

like

CPA Question: do we have to apply for the CPA certificate before the first expiration?

like

I'm thinking about getting a dog. Good or bad idea while working in PA? How do you balance having a pet during busy season? I live alone.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal