Hey Big 4/ PA fish, when you write financial statements and footnotes for a company (technical accounting work), do you use PDF or word?

Lots of talk about CohnReznick on here lately… let’s address a few points.

1) Yes, our salaries are in line with B4. Happy to discuss specifics with the skeptics.
2) We are one of the few firms still actively hiring people without FDD experience.
3) Our WLB is miles better than B4.
4) Yes, we are paying strong referral bonuses because our practice has literally doubled in the past year.
5) All of the above is due to a strong pipeline and significant growth within the practice.

How do the big 4 look upon LLC’s and their employees starting a business on the side as long as it was disclosed?

Has anyone ever sued Big 4 for unfair firing?

MBB interviewers: Given constant GPA, SAT & UG Program, what increases chance of an industry hire landing a generalist interview: 1-2 YOE at Big 4, ACT, Booz, etc OR 1-2 YOE at Spotify, Snap, Bird...

I have been offered a position at a non-US B4 with a 2 year path to partner. I know one of the partners at the local firm and have the support of the regional service line lead, and am bringing a specialized skill set they are trying to open a new business around. The KPIs seem achievable and I’ll be in charm school to help build support within that timeline. Most of me thinks a 2 year path under these circumstances realistic but my inner skeptic is jaded. Anything I might have missed?

I currently do planning system implementation at SC level. Quite technical stuff and less PMO. What are my future career possibilities from here onwards? Can I keep progressing in the standard ladder and keep doing implementations, or is it automatically going to end up becoming more are more sales oriented and less actual implementation work? Especially interested in the SM level and above. I’d prefer staying at Big 4 and avoid the supplier side.

Biggest cringe for me has got to be when people include “ex-<company name>” in their title… see it for loads of the big 4 firms and I’m thinking wow you must love slave drivers that underappreciate you 🤣

Does the size of the deals you work on impact your exit opps? I'm considering a role at an MM firm (non-PA firm) and they mentioned the deals are usually in the $200M area of size, which I realize is smaller than big 4 deals

Anyone in big 4 audit use a recruiter to pivot into finance or data analytics? Looking for recommendations, not looking for someone to point me towards reporting jobs. NYM

Big 4 vs a mid tier firm and why? (Audit)

If you were going to be a partner in a national non-big 4 firm, which one would you pick and why?

Can anyone offer insight on Human Capital M&A interviews from the Big 4? What’s the process like? Case or behavioral?

Is it worth making the time/money investment to make the switch from big 4 FDD to MBB. This would require getting into and paying for a top MBA program and my net worth would be way negative after that. Are the MBB financial returns worth it? Im 26 years old for reference

Any one make a move from fund admin after big 4 assurance and then was able to make a pivot to a PE fund accounting team? I am considering moving to a fund admin now. Have 9+ years of big four experience. Worried that I can get stuck in fund admin. But I have interviewed at several big name pe shops and make a few rounds on interviews but then get the same feedback that they are worried about my lack of operational experience.

Is it normal for PPMD to jump around? I feel like I’ve met a few that have spent time as PPMD at different firms or have just recently joined EY from another Big 4/competitor.

Hey there, just got a mail from a recruiter at Bain to discuss a potential specialist consultant opportunity. Any tips on what the interview process might be like , indicative comp and WLB? I have 7 years experience in the releavnt field (Acc & Big 4) so will be joining laterally.
TIA

Are there any diversity clubs/groups in B4/EY? Are they worth it in terms of meeting new people/networking/making friends?

Anyone else receive opportunities to pursue side business ventures that include mentorship programs and whatnot? Sounds like a pyramid scheme of sorts

Got hired as a digital strategy consultant. I have over 10 years of industry experience but I’m new to consulting. What courses, workshops or books would you recommend to build a solid toolkit?

Thinking about looking for another SPED teaching job after being at the same school for 12 years. I don't feel appreciated at all. My question is......will another county in the same state honor my tenure and salary that I already have at this job? How do I go about politely asking future employers this question and still get hired?

Do I work because I love my job? No do I work because it allows me to go on cool vacations and buy anything I want? Also no

Hi Fishes Accenture , I need your urgent support / help / suggestion / advice🙏🏻

I have joined on 18th April, 22 as BA in Accenture .I have got a mail stating I have been rolled off from my current project on 19th.
I am very worried now as I am on bench. Request everyone to get me a project.
Exposure: Banking, Payment Card.
Thank you in advance 🙏🏻

Hi Fishes, I am looking for a new role / job change into Broker Vote or Reference data.
Having experience in (Client Strategy)Broker Vote, Deep Dive Analysis, Account Review Meetings, Consumption Reporting, Reference data, Corporate Access, Corporate Actions.

Can I get likes and comments or any reference so that it can reach maximum people or groups.

Can someone explain to me why I need 500 mile vouchers in order to be considered for an upgrade on AA? Seems stupid when you don't have to do that for United and Delta.

I wish I could wear one of Arya Stark's many faces to see what projects are in the pipeline.

First time in London! What all should I do? Need all your favorite recommendations :)

Hi Everyone,
As this is my first post on this platform, your likes would be really appreciated.
Also, I am currently working as a Power BI Developer at TCS, with an overall experience of 2 yrs in reporting.

Any referral or opening matching my profile would be really appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Someone talk to me about Isobar and/or IA Collaborative. 👍👎❓

Hi all,
I am close to receiving an offer from AWS to join their recruitment sourcing teams, however upon further research it seems they have quite a poor name in the market. Firstly, has anyone worked their in this team before?
Secondly, what is the culture/work life balance like?

Thanks for the help :)

What are the perks offers by PWC for SA roles other than monthly fixed salary

has anyone worked with iss - international placements for schools overseas? If so what can you tell me?

Which Big Law firms in San Francisco/Bay Area have good L&E groups? Good as in legitimate group and not some group that claims to do the work but really just writes blog posts and answers some advice and counsel questions. Amongst those, any intel on culture, WLB, etc.?

Are you happy with the path you chose or would you choose differently?

Why are some people not into feet?

A lot of higher ups in industry have had some big four experiences. What do you think we learn at big four that sets us up for success?

Anyone else feel anxious about being constantly green on Skype, teams Etc?

Do I work because I love my job? No do I work because it allows me to go on cool vacations and buy anything I want? Also no

What’s average salary for audit supervisor in south state ? Currently interviewing for this position at one of the mid size accounting firm . I want to be able to negotiate if needed.

Monday morning always stress me out. Particularly with a very straightforward sr manager who points out something you missed in front of the whole team and client. 😫

When taking an exam for the cpa, is it done on a computer with a keyboard with a numpad and you do all your calculations on an onscreen calculator? Or is it done pencil and paper? Trying to decide on a new personal laptop and wondering if I should get one with a numpad to get used to punching in numbers or just a small one without it.

What are all your firms doing to try and keep morale up? Mainly directed to senior/staff that were expecting raises/bonus/promos.

Anyone dressing up for Halloween tomorrow? If so, what are you going as?

Me as associate: can't wait to be senior and give most work to staff! Me as senior, with no staff: can't wait to be manager and give most work to seniors! Me as manager: READY FOR DISAPPOINTMENT

I resigned yesterday evening.. today morning conversation with counselor and People Consultant went very cold... anyways piece out..

What are some good investing books you'd recommend?

What are PwC CMAAS exit opportunities? Other than technical accounting roles, are there other Deal exit ops?

What is the longest you have seen someone with less than 50% utilization stay in a firm?

How do I invest in ETHOS?

has anyone ever left a company after taking tuition assistance without staying for the required time frame. did you pay back the full amount and if not, did they further pursue? asking for a friend

If I'm forced to use my vacation, floater, etc. towards my study leave for CFE but I have vacation booked for right after CFE, will PwC still let me take that vacation as a "leave of absence"?

I interviewed at a small local firm on December 3. They originally said two weeks so I contacted them December 18 and then they said they would have a decision this week. Continued...

Texas CPAs.....Question.... I am submitting my application for my license. Do I really need to take another 4 hour ethics course or does the 4 hour credit course I took in undergrad count??

Does anyone else feel priced out of the market? The higher your salary, the harder it is to switch jobs