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Typically for a Big 4 partners own a certain amount of shares in the firm. Residual profit, earnings, are distributed to the partners at the end of the year based on the amount of ownership. Earnings will vary based on firm performance during the year so there’s a level of variability to the Partner’s take home comp. Partners are incentivized to perform by being allowed to purchase additional shares, typically annually. This results in being able to claim an increased portion of earnings in future years.
Units. It’s all about the units
What if the firm or partner doesn’t make his numbers? Also, what portion of the comp is salary vs bonus / ownership?
Partners technically don’t have a salary