How do the B4 track utilization? Is it based on effective or actual utilization?

How do you 100% utilized folks try to network with other folks in at the firm if you’re always at client site? Trying to get some face time with them

Im a MBA holder and currently pursuing CISA. It's been awhile since I have started to have high interest in pursuing a career as IT auditor. Anybody here would like to refer me into any Big 4, very open for entry positions.

Is it more worth it to go into FDD at a regional firm now, or hope that my current big 4 will transfer me come spring 2021?

I'm kind of in the mindset of only doing FDD at big 4, otherwise I'll go straight to industry. Am I being too down on mid-market FDD experience and the related exit ops?

Also, I can't go the route of doing FDD at a different big 4. Already got rejected by all of them cause I'm not in audit (but have CPA).

Can you get fired for having low utilization as a senior? My billable hours this busy season have been much lower than my peers.

What does a senior cyber consultant make at EY or other b4 firms Chicago if that makes a difference

Team is already talking about eating hours. My utilization is down cause I was in unassigned for a month in Dec/Jan. What's worse pissing off the partner or having a low utilization? -staff 1

Hadn’t noticed this sub before, and most of the threads are old so thought I’d ask a follow up - how has everyone been handling parenting with public accounting? I’ve got a toddler and my wife is an accountant (industry), and we only have a few immediate family in the country- but they have health concerns. Busy season was rough, things are looking better now as things return to normal. Still working crazy hours if you count the daycare duties on top of utilization targets.

Why do the Big 4 Indian firms compete with their offshore entities and poach projects from international clients? Don't think the offshore entities try for projects from Indian clients.

EY India seems to be aggressively trying to eat into the business of GDS in Consulting.

Anyone heard good things about CFGI? I’ve heard their comp structure is gimmicky with overtime pay. But if I could make the same base there as I do in big 4 with the chance of some overtime pay is it worth it to give it a shot?

Experienced hires who have recently joined Big 4, how rough has the transition been?

Ratings on three projects - 3,2,2. Utilization - 90%... Proposal hours - 15... Firm activities - 43 hrs... I then get a YE rating of 4 😕 ... How worried I should be regarding the layoffs???

Utilization director told me today that the layoffs won't affect me. My heart goes out to everyone that had to hear otherwise. Here's to hoping y'all find something better and prosper.

For those in big 4, how much time between accepting an offer and start date have you been able to ask for? Is a month feasible/how should one phrase it? Two weeks just doesn’t feel like enough with this heavy burnout/having to wrap up deals at old firm

Those who moved or are considering moving from a Big 4’s Cybersecurity practice to Industry, what roles/teams did/would you move into?

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

What happens if you don’t join due to better package from other big 4 after excepting the offer

In the last PDM town hall, they said they were going to lower utilization targets for those that work on projects with capped hours. For those people, have you seen your utilization target lowered? I haven’t seen shit change for me.

What do you think it takes for a PPD to get a utilization bearing WBS for proposal work? I know it is rare...

I need advice , 2YOE big 4 audit . My dream job is forensic investigation /intelligence /litigation. Current location is USA and I will be moving to Canada next year fall. I don’t want to work in audit when I get there. This busy season has really stressed me out. Should I stick it out for this last year or get a job in forensic field now . I’m just lost , I don’t know if it will be better to have forensic experience before I move. Thanks

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.

Have you had thoughts of quitting the job during pregnancy? My tolerance of low efficiency and meaningless grind is getting so low that it’s a constant thought in my mind. Does this get better later in the pregnancy?

Any CAIA holders out there? How have you generally been viewed?

Has anyone had experience working with their AD to help procure watches from brands the dealer doesn't carry?

This might be the wrong place to ask but is getting a car worth it?

I think it’ll somewhat improve QOL but with parking, insurance, gas and financing costs I’m not sure spending almost 1K/month is a good idea at 22.

The other problem is that used cars are so damn expensive right now so I can’t just buy a used mx5 for 5-10K

What are the best consulting firms operating out of London known for / working on sustainability and energy transition topics? Many thanks!

Started with the firm in April. What do you think is appropriate to ask for a raise at EOY? What's the average non promotion raises?

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Sending positive vibes because this new teacher is overwhelmed with all the end of the year to do’s! How are y’all doing?

Any consultants from Deloitte who can help to staff in a healthcare project? I’ve worked with healthcare clients for 10 years and relatively new to the firm.

How do IBM NA Associate Partner compares with Deloitte C&M Specialist Leader? TIA

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I’m thinking about accepting a job at Gulfstream in Savannah, GA. Does anyone know the pay range of Gulfstream? The posting is for a Engineer Technical Specialist 1

Do men in their 30s actually want to settle down and get married? It seems like most are pretty happy with their single lifestyle. Asking as a 26F who is looking for commitment if I should even bother

Hi friends I have offers from HSBC as well as Visa Inc. what would you recommend to join from better career perspective and brand ?
Software engineer with 3+ YOE

Praying no one brings up the election in our team meeting today.

Dear Friends,

I had my package discussion with HR and they asked me to submit the documents for approval. In the meantime I received a link from Capgemini to take the Mocha English Pro test.

Can anyone help me understand what this test is about and what kind of questions we can expect..I would appreciate your quick response as I have 2 days left to complete the test.
Thank you in advance.

It’s been so quiet in here... anyone was able to fly recently?

First time investing:

1) When I sell my stocks and have capital gains, how much do I pay in taxes? %?
2) Are Boeing shares worth it?

$RNWK 🚀 is it next GME?

I’m an analyst in ACN management consulting looking to change firms.
Will more strategic-focused consulting companies think less of my background because of our rep of doing tech delivery work?

Been in consulting, three years post MBA. At a point where I honestly feel like what we do doesn't matter. We don't actually make anything and reuse solutions. Anyone have similar thoughts? (Cont.)

what’s the ratio of equity/stocks to bond/fixed income in your Merrill lynch 401k plan?Do you make any modifications or just use recommended distribution? First job with 401k and not sure what to do!

Got laid off on Friday. Three days and I'm already bored out of my mind. Besides Jim, what are people doing to pass the time in between job hunting?

What's the deal with PTO, holidays, and utilization?

Best ergonomic chairs for neck and back pain that aren't $1000+?

What’s the weirdest way you’ve injured yourself? I got a finger tangled up in a dog leash and ended up needing surgery 🤷‍♀️

Question from a newbie consultant - What are some good online courses/ books to improve consulting skills?

Pros/cons on moving to Raleigh or Charlotte, NC? Don’t know anyone there. (New job...BCG isn’t opening an office there as far as I know!)

How do people search for award flights. For example i want to see what the cheapest destination I can go to on points on a particular date.

What is your home office set up like? Interested in buying a monitor (34 inches?) and wondering if it is the right choice.

Recommendations for a wfh office chair? Preferably on the lower end of the range with good height.

Advice or Book recommendations on how not to get bothered by others/ friends/ peers? What they think or what they do!
Been struggling lately

What is the role hierarchy at McKinsey? Trying to figure out where I would fit as an experienced consultant and can’t find anything in search. Are associate roles what I should be looking at?

Sometimes I just want my work calendar on my personal phone for notifications, etc. There’s gotta be a way to get title, location, duration over without manual copy paste and without big bro knowing.

Anyone knows a platform where I can teach math online and earn money from it?