Looking to make a move into this sector. Currently an Auditor who serves VC/PE companies, but am burnt out of audit life.

I’ve been looking into FDD at other Big 4 firms, but it seems people have similar complaints. Higher pay certainly sounds nice though..

Also seems that A&M is a desire able exit for people. Is anyone able to provide further insights on what to expect in FDD at Big 4, versus a similar role at A&M?

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FDD work is pretty similar across any practice. But A&M has a better culture, significantly higher comp, and you’ll learn a lot more. But they don’t hire a lot of people out of audit, it’s very selective. Worth exploring though.

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Thanks for the insights! Got a lot to consider in these next few months!

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Big 4 FDD culture is office dependent and can be great. Potential total comp compared to A&M may be lower, but it’s also more fixed in nature and not dependent on utilization metrics and revenue targets. I’m assuming A&M1 came from Big 4 and is able to speak to the differences, but at least in my experience, I’ve appreciated the culture, enjoyed the people I work with, learned a ton, managed work/life integration, and have no plans to leave. I work with multiple seniors who recently joined from Deloitte audit and they’ve had a good experience so far.

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Definitely - lots of options! PM if you end up wanting to apply at EY.

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If you want to move to FDD at a major city, pm me!

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Which complaints are similar?

Why don’t you go work at a VC/PE firm?

Appreciate the insights there.

Definitely realized my interests are much more related to valuations of portfolio companies, versus the day to day accounting of fund operations.

Grinded a 70 hour week while sick with COVID and just had an epiphany it was time for change. Just don’t really know what opportunities exist within FDD and the subsequent exit.

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