Received similar offers from BDO and Grant Thornton for similar positions but can’t decide which one to go with. Which company would you choose and why?

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Grant Thorton has a better culture. BDO/ RSM are in this weird area/ culture where they want to grow quickly to catch up to the Big 4 :. I.e; they expect Big 4 hours/ grind culture for less pay and prestige than big 4.

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I worked at RSM and EY. RSM was a sweat shop, they wanted EY quality with 1/2 the resources. I went back to EY after a year. They actively promote in their advertising they are the middle market leader, stop lying RSM.

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Gonna give you the only really answer. Both firms are basically the same, and your experience will 99% depend on your clients and team (nothing else). So go wherever you felt like you meshed with the interviewers better.

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Agree

GT culture is awesome. Always got a weird vibe from BDO. Yea they may have higher revenue but the reputation is the same and who cares about revenue when you’re not a partner.

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Thank you for the help everyone! I ultimately decided to go with GT

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Nice! What region?

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Currently at GT. I am very happy here. I had a friend leave GT to go to BDO and left after 4 months because of the culture. Just my $0.02

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BDO. They don’t have “unlimited” PTO. So you’ll be able to argue that you need to take some in order to not lose any. You may also get a payout when you eventually leave. People with “unlimited” PTO usually end up taking less.

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I work at GT and have taken 5+ weeks every year. So have most of my colleagues

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I like the culture at GT

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Go to GT because I work at bdo and I know things.

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Bdo. Better rep.

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I’m not in the same field but just had a friend leave BDO for GT. Says he’s much happier w the wlb & culture

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GPS or Commercial?

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It depends what you value most - BDO is more fast-paced, less work life balance, but more rigorous experience. If balance and culture are more important to you, you'll likely be happier at GT.

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Which sector of GT?

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Both are for Risk Advisory

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Interviewed at BDO and it just didn’t seem like a good vibe. Granted I was in a different role than you that I was interviewing for. So take that with a grain of salt.

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Does either company have a better benefits package - better health insurance options, higher 401k matching? I think GT has slightly better WLB, culture - but this might be dependent on the specific team and office.

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BDO for sure. Better wlb, culture and pay. But your work depends on your role as well.

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Congratulations!

Thank you!

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It so depends on teams. My hours during busy season is 45 whist my friend has 60 at GT.

BUSY SEASON -DRINK!

BDO. Been in that practice at each and happy to discuss.

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