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

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

FDD is competitive. Unless you are a top performer and have a partner to vouch for you, you’re unlikely to be successful trying to leverage an offer from a smaller firm. Could be worth it to look into options at other big 4.

like

What's fdd

like

Most of the big 4 FDD practices are still hiring, although I am starting to hear more caution from leadership on not over hiring before a potential contraction. Reach out to EY in your market - we still have a green light across the board to hire

I can refer you at EY if you want. Email eyreff@gmail.com

Go to a non-big 4 firm for FDD, it’s so much more chill and the pay is very comparable at least at senior and manager level

Reach out to FDD hr, and ask about it.

Related Posts

How good is SAP practice at KPMG when compared to WITCH and other big 4 firms?

like

B4 peeps, had anyone heard about % salary increases this year? We are always told they benchmark against other B4s, but that’s surely BS.

like

Akin Gump - Dallas
Real Estate - 3rd year
Looking for any general input about the firm/group. Also work culture and typical hours.

likehelpful
helpfullike

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.

like

Is it true that you can negotiate a higher base in industry because "Big 4"? Any advice on how to get highest salary possible for a new role?

likefunny

What do you think of United health group as an exit in the product space?

like

I am working as an SAP data migration consultant in the big 4. Usually use SQL for basic data analyses .I love working on SQL things I should learn so I can enter into faang?
What profiles should I look for?

I had 1 YOE in big 4 tax and now 1st year (not top tier) MBA program. I got an interview invite for FDD MBA intern at Houlihan Lokey and think it would be my chance to dust the tax tag and glitter off me. Any recommendations I prepare for the technicals (CPA who has no audit, deal related experience before)

like

Firm with the Best work life balance and culture in M&A consulting?

like

Can anyone elaborate on some B4 Human Capital type projects?

like

Does pwc act/sdc management consulting also has an up/out culture and what are the general hours in management consulting finance?

like

Question for the group: Working at a B4. Currently at pre-mob, and will be doing a tour for about a year. Do Big Four automatically promote while you are gone? For example, if I’m a senior 1 when I leave, am I Senior 2 or Senior 1 when I get back? Has anyone had these conversations with HR? Looking for advice about making sure I don’t have to completely repeat a year because of deployment

like

Recently approached by a partner at Big 4 consulting practice to join his group. After spending majority of my career in house I’m having some angst over the pressure to develop new business. Anyone gone from consulting to corporate law or vice versa?

like

Kroll Employees, how is the workload, travel and overall experience in their Expert Services department? Need some honest feedback

like

So do any of the other big 4 have pension plans like EY?

like

I've been reached out to for a position in the CIOs Office (reporting to head of investment). Can anyone explain the difference between this type of role and a role in the deals/ops teams?

Key tasks mentioned; investment process oversight; fund strategy/ portfolio construction and post-investment monitoring

Thank you

Looking to switch from tech in investment bank to Consulting in big 4. Majored in CS in bachelor's, no masters degree so no business background except for working in a bank for a year. Any tips with the transition? Do big 4 have a hiring timeline? What entry level position would I need to apply for since I'm not straight after grad?

like

Guys , I'm been offered Engineer 2 position in D USI and put into snet team , which HR said to me as product team within D . So what exactly snet team means and how it is different from others teams. What r the other team. I'm into SAP domain.

like

How is the culture of EY Ireland in Transfer Pricing team? Any idea, please share views.

More Posts

like

Can anyone shed some light on “Business Planning & Operations Lead” roles at Meta (Facebook)? Details below...

like

Relocating to Boston for consulting, would love any recommendations for local tailors for dress shirts & suits. Thank you!

like

Please let me know if you are looking for job in any of these opportunities.

Post Photo
like

Hello, any experiences by H1B holders going to the open and allowed countries like Mexico or Turkey and coming back into the US?

likefunny

I am an early-stage working professional navigating my career. After self-reflection and online research, I figured I would be a good fit in marketing roles. Looking for mentorship on the next steps to become competitive for marketing roles.

Thanks!

like

Do you always send a thank you note on all your interviews? What if you forgot to send one, is that a sign you might not get the job?

like

Can someone share Matrimony Confession bowl link.. My friend told me thats interesting bowl... But i don't want to ask her she will easily recognize me by connecting dots....

Does anyone know what's going on with 21Grams? I was a few interviews in when they won new business and then they paused my process to restructure the department. Should I be concerned about this holding pattern?
Who's hiring Sr. Strategists and AD/Manager level strategists?

like

Dorian is making landfall soon and all I can actually think about is - huh, will there be a hurricane relief credit for this year bc of it? 🤦🏻‍♀️ what is wrong with me

likefunnyhelpful

Hi 🐠 planning to paint my home. Anyone have any recos that you've worked with previously? I'm located in Jersey City FYI

likehelpful
like

Hi Everyone,
I got an offer from MasterCard
11lpa base + 5%variable
Experience: 1.6 years
Profile: Software Engineer (Full Stack)
I was expecting MasterCard to be paying more than this. Are they lowballing me?

Hi Fishes,

I have been offered 37.5 lacs ( fixed ) plus 20% variable for the associate director level . My current fixed CTC is 29 Lacs .

Can you please let me know if this a good offer or I can get more?

Please also let me know what is the salary range for associate directors?

like

Hi Sharks,

I joined CTS in the month of October 2022 and in an offer I got Joining bouns of 2 Lac.

Suppose if I put down my paper next year and Last day comes in the month of December 2023, so in such case CTS will take JB from me or what will happen?

Kindly reply.

like

Hi, wondering what gifts, if any, you have received from clients after completing their divorces. I am a big law attorney currently getting divorced in a messy proceeding, and once it’s over (god willing in this lifetime) I’d like to give my attorney and the paralegal who worked on my case a gift. I know lawyers have ethical rules re gifts but the rules are vague so curious what you have received before. Thanks!

like

Hi fishers, I got an offer to work as a Marketing Manager in a bank. This is my I was first working in-house. Do people usually dress up in the office? Any guidelines for women/men?

like

Let’s talk about historical places to get married in 2022. Somewhere that has meaning. Preferably in the US. Would love to be a part of something bigger, to feel connected to generations before me, on my wedding day. I was curious what suggestions people would come up with, have fun with it!

like

I am planning to join Luxoft poland Krakow, my joining date is 2 Jan. How is the job market in the national economy. Can you provide some insight about the job security in the company. Please 🙏
@luxoft

like

“How much house can I afford” question, input appreciated!

HHI of $105k, living in a HCOL area where a reasonable house for me is going to cost $400-$500k. Obviously that exceeds the rule of 3 (cont)

like

Additional Posts in Accounting

Have you ever left a job bc of bad cultural fit?

like

Bank is asking for verification of employment in securing mortgage. What contact should I give at KPMG?

like

I think I’ve seen a thread on this before but don’t know how to find it… what are seniors at PWC making in M&A tax for HCOL

like

Thoughts on why senior 3s and below turnover rate is so high? Just wanted to see some insight from different perspectives.

like

🥺Want some suggestion for busy season!

likehelpful

Stop comparing success.

like

Does Citi allow you to work at a second part time job?
Citi

like

Redoing selections <<<<

like

I started at a new firm this year in January. I had a billable goal that was given to me mid year of around 1750 house for the year. I am nowhere near that and definitely will not meet the goal. I had so many non billable hours I was forced to take when I first came in. I worked my ass off in busy season. At my previous firm I never fell short of hours as it was B4. This firm is mid sized and more focused on WLB. My question is how bad do you think this will affect my comp??

like

PWC Audit A3 to Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory at a very small firm? Thoughts

like

Has anyone on here done accounting work with Beech Valley as an independent contractor? Im curious as to how steady the work is and how it might look on a resume.

likesmart

Anyone put in their two week notice recently? Putting mine in tomorrow and wanted a template/example

like

Is Boston part of our Northeast? Yes, right?

like

What are some of the best careers in the financial services industry?

Please explain:
Why: Coolness, WLB, Comp, Relationships, Ease-of-work
Compensation:
Career Progression:
Nature of work:

like

S2, audit, Dallas

Thoughts on exiting to a small legal firm? They currently have one person in their accounting “team”. Looking for an addition because they are rapidly growing including starting another software firm. Possibly a future CFO position.

120-135k salary
40hour/week max

Thoughts?

like

Houston or Phoenix?

like

How hard is the CFE exam? Worth the price?

like

thinking about taking a serious pay cut to have a life. my biggest concern is if I regret the change. PA does offer some wonderful opportunities. just wondering if I can last.

like

Are we allowed to be as obvious as possible during interviews on what clients we worked on so long as we don’t say their name? Ex: one of my clients went through a huge merger in x industry in my city, and if I were to state that in interviews it would be a dead give away. Is that okay?

like

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

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