Posting here since we had some pinned posts here while building - Big 4 Transparency has just undergone the largest update since it launched.

Better interface, mobile friendly, better data input parameters and access to data visualization to make it easier to browse.

I welcome any and all feedback about the changes, and want to thank those in this bowl who’ve been a part of the journey!

We’re SO back!

What should be the salary expectations? If someone is doing first switch? Yoe - 4.6?

Does anyone have an idea on the best emerging markets to invest in before the recession hits? Is gold, or any other commodity going to be the safe haven as well? Thanks everyone

With the latest Southwest Visa cc, you get 4 upgraded boardings a year. I’ve used 1. My question is this. What is a “year”? Is it calendar year or your anniversary date of when card was issued?

where is the best place to sell or trade in my used car? (2019 van low km’s)

What is your agency’s maternity or paternity leave policy?

Hello Fishes,
Can anyone tell which one to choose between Honeywell and Marelli.
Tech Stack : C++ YOE 9.5.
Need quick response as I have to decide in couple of days.

Salary is almost same.

Hi all,
I m currently working with PWC from last 8 months in Internal Audit & Completed my MBA from BIIB pune in 2022 June. I want to switch the company as well as profile. I have my interest in Investment banking, Valuation and M&A. Can anyone refer me for the above mentioned profiles?

Is part time work in audit ever possible?

If you had to guess when oncycle will be, what would you say? I’ve heard funds were disappointed by participation rates and quality last time, so I’m curious to see if they can show enough discipline to wait this year.

Looking for a female date to go to bemelmans bar tonight
I am a 35M Brit Indian. I have only 2 abs and great sense of humor. Also I’m only 5”5. Lord blessed me with superior quant skills for the lack of vertical reach. Thank you.

Pregnant with my third child now and wondering what is the right time to tell work. I did it really early with my first two because I wanted to plan ahead, but now thinking about it, I feel like it just set me up for failure those years because I was reassigned from tasks and kept underutilized.

First time pregnant about 10weeks. Worried about exposure to Covid. We were at a wedding and most guests came down with Covid. Anyone heard about big risks to pregnancy this early on due to Covid?

Hi I'm looking for a referral for a Product Manager role at big4 or FAANG. I'm currently working as a Product Manager for tech company supporting NYPD IT Bureau. As a vendor, I design and develop CMS/RMS applications. I have 9 years of experience and would love to connect with someone at those companies to discuss my candidature for a Product management role.

Hi Friends,

I have total 11 years of experience in IT (Enterprise applications:Oracle Weblogic) and 4 years in DevOps, Git, Google Cloud, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes. Currently working with Accenture India. I have been trying for almost a month in LinkedIn (applying for jobs as directly messaging recruiters) for opportunities in London, however not getting any positive response/interview calls.

If anyone working in UK can refer me in their organization, would be really helpful

Any tips to prolong nail polish wear? My nails chip in less than 2 days with regular nail polish. I don’t want to get gel or powder because they ruin my nails and I only want to have my nails polished occasionally.

I am on bench from 1 nov 2022. I am PA.

Anyone in the tech industry (strat & ops) open to generally chat about WLB, perks, and company culture?
DM.

What is the employee grade hierarchy for Finance in NatWest Group

Is it easier to switch from FAAS to FDD vs Audit to FDD?

What is IT Due Dilligence? Is it more IT Audit? Better? Worse?

What is the courtesy of withdrawing an offer you already accepted?

Hi Everyone! I’ll be interviewing with KPMG as an S1 in tax for their NYC and Stamford offices. Can anyone tell me about busy season hours and general culture? Thank you very much!

Will have the final around of interviews for an industry direct tax role soon and going to meet people from other teams (payroll, accounting, indirect tax etc). How should I prep for interviews like this? What qualities do people who work cross-functionally with tax look for in a tax candidate?

Starting salary for senior in accounting advisory out of NYC (EY FAAS/Deloitte Accounting and Reporting advisory)? Just got an offer for both

Very new to being headhunted by recruiters on LinkedIn, should I be concerned with sending recruiters my resume or anything along those lines if they’ve messaged me?

Should you discuss salary range with an internal company recruiter prior to setting up an interview? With external recruiters it’s pretty easy to talk about the expected range. I am trying to avoid wasting all of our time if i get to the last interview and they are expecting a salary that is too low for me.

What is private equity accounting like? I have seen people exit to PE accounting and job postings but don't work in financial services. I would imagine the pay is pretty solid but not too sure what the work and how the experience is viewee

Anyone switch from core tax to either advisory or an HR/IFS (internal firm services) role?

Thoughts on going from a national firm to a smaller one with ~200 employees and $65M in revenue? I’m a first year tax manager and can get a 33% raise by going to this firm.

Expecting an offer this week or early next week, but want to know when you start negotiating the salary? When you receive the call from the company or wait until receiving the formal offer letter? And how should the negotiation start? Through phone calls or emails? Didn’t use recruiter for this position, so I don’t know what is the process here.

What are some of the more common exit jobs that audit managers take?

Had an interview yesterday and the interviewer wanted to understand what I did - even 1 month gap between jobs - from 2009 to present 🤪 Not interested in the job anymore tbh

Has anyone actually gone through with accepting an offer from the Siegfried Group? I hear from a recruiter representing them probably once a week. How is it?

Thinking about enrolling into a JD program , I’m 26, CPA, in a lcol area, at at small firm. What is to be expected at a school level and bar level?

Has anyone heard of Lurie LLP I’m seriously interested in their private client service/wealth advisors

I am financially secure (husband now has a high earning job) and looking at what options for "moon shots" at chances of real wealth generation with my years in Big 4 (10+). Month to month cash flow isn't a concern anymore so i can focus on opportunities for bigger pay days. Ideas from the hive mind?

How do you develop salary expectations? Any sources you use to help figure out what the market is like?

This is the 2nd company that rejected me after the 2nd round of interviews. Latest one left a bitter taste as I felt I was doing good during the interview process and felt I was really a good fit. On to the next one.