How are the econ consulting firms (e.g., NERA Economic Consulting, Cornerstone Research, Analysis Group, Charles River Associates) viewed relative to Big 4 / T2 firms, both overall and when comparing on the practice level?

I am in Audit, started w/ one of the Big 4. Started at 68k finally be making above 100k with this new job. The new job is in NYC paying 120k. Never thought this would happen just grateful atm...3YOE

Got offered 115K with 25-30% bonus for a fund accountant role with 3 years of public experience. Is that normal? Seems like really high. I live in NY to clarify. Combination of Big 4 and midsize experience. What’s the normal salary range for ppl in that range?

If you lateral across the Big 4, e.g. Associate to Associate, can you negotiate a higher level-grade in your offer letter (i.e. Associate 2)?

Which offer should I accept? Currently staff 2 at big 4 in Tax with CPA license. I want to leave tax ASAP. Both are public companies +1B in revenue and same salary. Offer 1 - staff revenue accountant so reading contracts, speaking with the sales team and legal team, a lot of work at the end of the months to close books and reconcile transactions to make sure we are ASC 606 compliant. This track usually leads to director of revenue. Offer 2 - internal audit staff so SOX and compliance projects.

Is FDD WLB better at MM PA firm than B4? ( GT, BDO, RSM)

Hi everyone, Looking for a Job change in field of IT SOX Compliance and IT advisory…. Currently working at EY for 2.5 years,with almost 5 years of experience IN BIG 4…
Let me know incase if any job opportunities. Location: Mumbai

What are exit ops for Big 4 Cybersecurity Consultants that are non technical (Strategy/Risk)?

Anybody working at a Big 4 accounting firm in the Bermuda region? Willing to chat
EY PwC KPMG Deloitte

How do you for sure if big 4 is not for you?

What was your average YoY salary growth for non-promotional years in big 4 advisory? I got exceeds two years in a row, is 8% annual increase per year too optimistic?

How do you transition from big 4 consulting to big law? My clients are all funds, and I do international tax consulting. I have used my connections to refer me into probably 10 big law firms and it’s not working. One most recently came back and said they aren’t interested bc I have no law firm experience. How am I supposed to get it though? I can’t go to lower ranked firms bc my clients are all “big.” … any suggestions appreciated!

Results of my survey are in!!! The professions that pay the most are the following.

Big tech firms:
Big law:
I-banking:
Management consulting: l
Advisory at Big 4:
Doctor:
Quant at hedge fund
Fundamental analyst at hedge fund:

Thoughts?

Any openings in the big 4 for the cyber security domain outside India ?

Overall experience - 5 years

Has anyone found roles in Big 4 or industry that allowed more work life balance when their kids were young without damaging future career trajectory? I'm a partner with young kids and feel like I'm missing out on too much of their lives. Wishful, but my dream job would have a lighter workload in terms of time and pressure for the next ~5 years, but not set me back too much (or at all) when the kids are older and tired of me in a few years and I'm ready to be back at work full force.

Hello My dears

Supply chain consulting worth it ?

Got an offer from Big 4

Btw I am from manufacturing domain

Of the big 4 L&E, is it true Fisher Phillips pays the best?

Hi All,

Please provide referrals or leads for the legal hiring in BIG 4.
I hold 3 years of experience in Legal Contract Management and have done my LLM too. Pls DM or connect. Your input would be highly appreciated.

Thanks!

How is WLB at Avanade compared to the Big 4 for those who made that transition?

Hello fishes,

I have got offers from EXL and Genpact for Data Engineering Consultant position both with same payscale, I am a bit skeptical of which one to choose. YOE : 5 years
And how much remuneration can I expect from EXL with 5 yoe in Azure Data Engineering(ADF+Synapse+Databricks+PySpark+SQL) domain?

Will request you guys for your feedback.

Thanks in advance

Can you be on more than one project at a time? Like if you have a project that only takes up like 10 hours a week, can you get onto another project to fill the remaining hours? I know your coach is supposed to be your project manager which is why I wonder if it’s maybe not allowed?

Ladies, any suggestions our 8th anniversary gift for the wife? We are in our early 30s. I am running out of ideas over the year 😔.

Did anyone else watch Netflix's Chasing Coral and now they're considering leaving advertising to do some good in the world? Just me?

Seeing how the environmental problem is growing in the world and nobody is doing anything to stop the pollution of the big nations (China, USA, Russia), it makes me think as a mathematician that our days are numbered.

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Which is better Career Opportunity - Data Analyst or Cloud Engineer !?

How much of a pay cut would you be willing to take for a place/job/team where you think you'd be happier?

Looking to move into remote work, currently have lots of construction management experience. Would anyone know of any remote jobs that they could refer me to that would be interested in me as a new hire?

Is 47 considered a low quant score for top 15 business schools?

Any insight into potential salary range for a Wealth Brokerage Trader at Truist located in Charlotte NC?

Anyone have experience with rentopia for Brooklyn listings? They seem to control most listings in the area I’m looking and are very unresponsive

Best website or realtor o company or way to find and buy a condo in NYC(Queens, Bronx or Manhattan), 2-3 bedroom.

Which used car is fun to drive, relatively fast, and also has a good looking exterior but under $20k?

I’m a senior in advisory at a B4 firm. I’m aiming for partner, but secretly would like to be part of firm leadership. Is there anything I should do differently on my way up the ladder?

Tips for helping kids stay on task during zoom? Our little class (9 kids) has been doing zoom circle times twice a week but I noticed they are really distracted. Also every meeting a kid leave...

What’s the salary progression in human capital consulting from new hire to manager.

That time when Delta had to re-park the plane to get closer to the gate and I almost missed my connecting flight. Happy ending but come on, Delta! 😡

I'm an introverted person, like to keep to myself, focus on work, spend the rest of my time on family, gym etc. I've been told that I need to work on my communication and client relationship building skills. any books I can read? I don't follow pop. culture anymore, no longer actively follow team sports (but sporty myself) as I consider it bread and circus for the masses and don't rly enjoy work drinks... Am I doomed? Personally I am happy and love the work but fear for my career progression.

What is the consulting practice at Google like? I got a message on LinkedIn about Cloud Infrastructure consulting at Google. Curious if any of you have interviewed or have more information?

Fed folks: what's getting a TS/SCI clearance involve?

Are online Masters degrees any good? Do they carry any weight relative to conventional Masters from Ivy plus? So something along the lines of Harvard Extension school (Psychology degree), or Columbia Master of Social work…

Have to write a technical document. Everything goes over my head and I don’t understand anything even after reading and asking questions. Recommendations?

Is genetic testing for diseases covered by most health insurance? Has anyone ever done this, do you recommend it.

If taking the subway to my home office isn't part of my normal commute, and the client I am on is outside the commute to my home office and requires it, am I entitled to expense my Metro Card?

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Anyone have CFP Prep books they don’t not need anymore?

Looking for book recommendations; any favorites? Interested in both fiction and educational/self-improvement (for example, investment / finance books, time management, etc). I feel my vocab is...

Haven’t traveled at all in the two years that I’ve been here. Any watch-outs when selecting about travel projects?

Best consulting firms with best WLB? Do they exist? Young professional starting to think about where I'd like to work hard to end up in the next 5-10 years.

offer from the client. thoughts?

Does anyone have a contact at Amazon Logistics?

Experienced hire brought in for domain expertise in a particular industry. Past two engagements have nothing to do with the industry but still align to my portfolio (strategy) thoughts on year end?

I am currently waiting for the job offer for a consulting firm but I was told it could take several months. Between now and then, I have plenty of time for myself. What should I be doing to prepare myself for the new job? Any recommendations for newsletter/industry reports/books/ coursea courses? Thank you all!

Best books to study for case-study interviews? Or methods people have used? Coming from the consulting industry already but not a pure strategy role so need to catch up to speed fast