Kearney M&A vs big 4?

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In many ways, Consulting service line of accounting firm > Consulting firm

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Didn't know that Kearney had M&A so would go with B4, esp if it's EYP or PwC

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If it’s EYP or strategy&

PwC I would take Kearney. DDV / Deals transformation sucks

Why is that even a question? B4 only better at FDD and tax DD. For all other services in M&A go Kearney. It’s like asking for a Mercedes E-class vs Fiat Uno.

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Stay far far far away from PwC DDV or DT as it is now called

Sure, work, people, culture and pay none of them are worth it. Work is almost all M&A PMO (process) and some DDs if that’s your speed - felt like staff aug after a few reps.

People (leaders) and culture both highly political - screamers and shouters are supported and revenue takes precedence over bad behaviors.

Pay is the most interesting - unlike the most other Big4 deal teams DDV sits on the other side of S& so for all that fun you get paid under market levels (30-40% lower)

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