How do performance evaluations work in big 4 FDD? Do they bucket people or is it subjective? My biggest frustration in audit was the lack of transparency.

If I’m following up on the decision of a B4 interview with two interviewers, do I send an email to both of them or separate emails? Or do I email the recruiter?

What software do the other Big 4 use, to deploy/schedule people/teams (at least for assurance)? Pwc uses some internally developed software called talent link.

Partners, at B4 I’ve heard that after 10 years you become fully vested in the partnership. What all does that mean with regards to shares / other benefits (vs. say a 9-year partner)? Thanks!

Which big 4 has the highest average target compensation per partner?

Just got an offer from B4 Finance Transformation manager - is £165k good? Would I be able to increase my income over the years or is the pay capped after a certain point? Is Finance Transformation interesting? Is there a lot of growth in this field? I’m currently a M with CPA background, and prefer more commercial/ strategy work, so not sure if this is the right thing for me…

Looking for a referral for a financial valuation position. I’m a recent finance graduate with big 4 experience and really want to go valuations.

For those who moved to AUS with big 4, which visa did you got? How long it took to process?

Does Big 4 hires H1-B transfers for the positions that they originally don’t hire someone for who would go through H1-B lottery?

Hi everyone! I’m an S1 in tax at a Big 4 in NY (only been here for a few months). I was recently offered a chance to join a long term engagement (at least one year) for a massive new client. I’ll only be focusing on the tax provision aspect for them. They’re building out a team just for this client from scratch. Do you think this is a good project to be on? Any negatives or drawbacks? Thank you all! I’d appreciate any advice!

Is there anything stopping the big 4 from unionizing?

Hi all,

I am currently working in big4 audit as a manager (20 LPA CTC), my wife is in a tax role in diff big 4, same CTC.

We have a Canada PR but are not getting jobs from here so will have to go there and apply. Average salary will be around CAD 80000-85000.

I have a job offer in NZ for 85000 NZD. My wife will be able to work, but will have to go there and find a job.

We are confused what to do, as she feels it will be harder to get a tax job in NZ. Looking for any advice.

I’m currently in IT Audit at a B4. Thinking about switching to cyber because ITA feels like it could be done by a high schooler and there aren’t any exit ops. Is the grass much greener in cyber? What do you like/dislike about it?

Attorney working in logistics with a strategy background (internal @ a small company) looking to make a move into Big 4 or MBB consulting. Any tips, advice anyone? Thanks!

What would be the best place to go for investigations/dispute services in the Bay Area? Should I try to go to a large consulting firm/boutique/big 4/mid market?

What is the maximum compensation a Big 4 associate can make?

I haven’t really been enjoying being an industry accountant. After 4 years in B4 audit and 1.5 in industry I’m really starting to think about going back to maybe a GT, RSM, or BDO type firm

Has anyone made the jump from the tax group of an AmLaw 100 firm to a Big 4 tax group? I have questions.

I am working for 12-14 hours a day in a non client facing role at one of the big 4. What are some of the exit opportunities I can think of in the next 1-2 years? I want to have a 9-6 job with decent pay.

Is it almost 100% to be released right away when I give the 2 week notice to join other B4 firm? Audit to FDD.

Hi Fishbowl Friends! I’m looking in to starting a masters program in 2023. Background on me - I’ve been in HR for a little over 4 years now and earned my SHRM-CP last spring. Looking for more ways to improve.

Would you recommend any specific schools or master programs? I’m in Tampa, FL but I know most programs are remote these days. :)

For those of you who have or plan to get married in b school - when did you/are you having your wedding? I’m matriculating in the fall and looking at 2023. Worried about summer time with internship timing

Any ideas for a fun 30th birthday party? Open to anything really… renting out space at a bar, themes, etc. it’s in April so weather in Chicago may not be the best

Hypothetical: will make it to AA Exec Plat on Xmas. Meanwhile, I can get my wife’s first class tix to Peru on miles - don’t have enough miles to get mine. Should I wait on making it to EP and (cont)

What advice would you give yourself if you could start over in advertising today?

Good morning! Is anyone in a Risk Management Role currently?

Got accepted for the SaT rotation program!

Are there any agencies in Chicago building their own in-house creative teams that require motion&3D? Production houses seem to be taking a hit - fishing for a friend.

Got a second cat today. Keeping it in a separate space in the apartment. How long is it recommended to keep cats apart before introducing them for the first time? I’ve read 7 days online but that seems like a long time

What did y’all actually want to be when you grew up?

A reminder: expanding/contracting SCOTUS is perfectly constitutional. Rs did it when they stonewalled Garland so Ds should be okay to do it too. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

What does burn-out look like to you?

Looking for SM or GM job. Have 17 years in sales & service. 14 in leadership. 6fig base +. Who has info and direction to it?

How many weekends a year do you guys work on average?

What firms pay you a percentage of revenue from the contract? I was told by someone at A&M that hours worked has a direct correlation with comp and that you get a share of the contract

Who’s got podcasts they listen to that they feel help them in their career

Is indexmatch superior to xlookup? I know it is superior to vlookup/hlookup.

I am wondering if xlookup can do all that indexmatch can.

All you PWC FDD folks. How much PTO do you actually get to use? We only get 10 days a year where I’m at and I’m losing my mind.

Is it worth to bounce to transaction services from CMAAS? I don’t mind the work I do. Getting reached out to with several TS opportunities.

What was your first deal like? Did you get clobbered or did everything make sense right off the bat?

Wanting to begin attempting the move from FDD into IB. Having no prior IB experience, would trying to come in as an analyst (experienced or first year?) or an associate be more feasible?
Background: 2.5 yrs in audit; 1 yr in FDD

Got accepted for the SaT rotation program!

What are the expectation differences for going from senior to manager in FDD?

I’ve always loved Accounting. Now I have the chance to go do FDD at a MM for 25% more pay but not sure if I should take it as it strays away from the accounting I like. Anyone felt this way? Moved then moved it?

If you had a business that brought in 200k of net income, would you stay in FDD? The job seems easy and provides opportunity to make more than 200k in the future. However, I get tired of the corporate culture.

How much does utilization matter in your 1st year? Feel like I am always on the bench

Looking for a referral. I have a little less than 2 YOE, 10 of which being in FDD. I don’t have my CPA yet but I can sit. I’ve been in-charging deals for the last 6 months. I’m looking for a senior 1 role making 100k in SoCal. I’ll be glad to hop on a call with anyone before referring me.

Which most interesting deal would you work on tomorrow if you could choose?

I have seen colleagues leave to strategic finance roles at f500 companies. What would the day to day look like for those roles? Focus areas and wlb.

Would Full time MBA be useful for M&A Tax? If I want to make partner, would think I need to have a network of business leaders. Wonder if the firm would pay for it. Would go for T7

Can anyone tell me what the S1 compensation is for Denver?

Is there anyway into the big four as a SA without a CPA (currently in a middle market firm (BDO,GT,RSM), I came from a non-audit background and I never had to get my CPA but have ample experience.

Would you say it would help to learn SQL or Python when transferring to FDD from audit?
If so, which one would you recommend? SQL vs Python vs other?