Seriously! A coworker is talking about her degree in history and she wrote her senior thesis on June Cleaver. How does she work at a B4? Of course, her Dad was the Partner's son's HS football coach.

How do you motivate yourself to stay in public accounting (B4)?

I am a SC in Deloitte US and thinking of moving to Canada. I don't hold a US passport, is there a way i can get a work visa in canada maybe through Deloitte or other big 4? If yes, What type of visa is it and how to apply?

Got offered 115K with 25-30% bonus for a fund accountant role with 3 years of public experience. Is that normal? Seems like really high. I live in NY to clarify. Combination of Big 4 and midsize experience. What’s the normal salary range for ppl in that range?

Is it the same pay for all A1 at B4 same office same service line?

Which Tax Technology team in the B4 is known as the best?

Hi ,
I am having 5.5 years of experience in software testing.

My current CTC:7.26lpa
Offer in hand: 1( Big 4 Company)
Offered CTC:12LPA

Can I try for other opportunities or can I join on this company?

What is the current salary for 5.5 years experience?

Looking to pivot from Sales at Bloomberg to Management Consulting/Change Management Consulting in the NYC area. 4 years working experience. Certainly open to Big 4 firms, but also to boutique consulting firms.
Looking to connect with someone who has pivoted from Sales to Consulting, or someone who is willing to provide insight into their Consulting role as it pertains to the type of Consulting roles referenced above, or provide a referral. Thank you!

Currently accepted an internship at a firm for the winter and also just accepted a separate internship over the summer with a B4 firm. Should I inform the other firm that I already accepted a later internship with a B4 firm or keep it to myself until the internship is over? They are totally different positions and I wanted to have some experience with both but worry they will take it wrong.

Anyone in big 4 audit use a recruiter to pivot into finance or data analytics? Looking for recommendations, not looking for someone to point me towards reporting jobs. NYM

Anyone make the exit from B4 to external recruiting for an agency? Like Robert Half but smaller. I’m talking with one now and am considering it since I like the commission aspect. What is it like / how tough is it?

Hi Fishes,

which of the Big 4 has the most twisted process of onboarding a new supplier? a comparison of cycle time would be great to know

also Independence seems to be a major factor in new supplier approvals..can anyone share how it was managed it their previous Big 4 organizations?

Hi ME 🐠s! Would like to know a bit regarding Business Analyst roles in MBB, T2 / B4 firms in UAE. I come from a target school in India (say MBB / T2 hires from my college every year) with ~1 YOE in consulting - based in Dubai. Would the stated firms consider me for a BA role (lateral hire as an experienced BA)?

In the instance that someone goes from one big 4’s audit group to another’s FDD group, do they allow them to finish out their two weeks?

What are the exit opportunities for big 4 M&A tax? Any chances to go to investment bank M&A or retiring as a big four partner is the best scenario?

Hey guys! What is the standard CTC for a non-qualified in Big 4 currently with 5 years of experience?

How’s WLB for B4 or the like VAS? How many days in office? I’m at MM Top 20 firm looking to compare. Thanks 🙏

Hello! Generally speaking at B4, other than age-related restrictions (being ~50+), what are the factors that typically drive Partner / MD candidates to choose the MD path over the Partner path?

Can we share one company offer letter to another company ??

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Any other way I can avoid this process?

Currently going to school for my cannabis certification but I rarely see any jobs that offer cannabis research. I currently work in a lab/greenhouse environment and would love to continue that line of work with hemp/cannabis. Yet again no luck whatsoever, just finding jobs as budtenders or running a dispensary. Does anyone know where I can find research-based cannabis jobs? I have a degree in horticulture with lab experience.

Hi Fishes,

My current CTC is 8.71 LPA and overall experience is 4.9 years. I have an offer of 14.5 LPA. I am currently giving interview in HCL. How much should I ask from them? Does HCL have variable component and how much they pay of that?

I am looking for a balanced work life and job security so want to get in there.

Turned down a job offer with a basic explanation of it wasn’t the best fit for my career at this time and they want more details. Had a generally bad experience and the offer was weak. How to close this process and move on?

For those who didn’t make the switch from IB, how much time did it take to prep to a point where you felt ready to interview for PE associate roles?

Any parents here? How did you originally explain the Covid pandemic to your children?

I’m ready for my embryo transfer! Date is set for next week! Very excited!! After being canceled due to COVID I was sure something else would be wrong.

Would Middle East offices still hire many people this year or sort of at a hiring freeze? (Think post-mba level)

An NFT, or Non-Fungible Token, is the next step in cryptocurrency. With an NFT, users can take ownership of a unique digital asset and not available for purchase by anyone else. These tokens can represent anything from an art piece to a virtual pet.

Anyone from RBS, tech stack Java API?

Started with the firm in April. What do you think is appropriate to ask for a raise at EOY? What's the average non promotion raises?

My boutique tech law firm is hiring for an Advertising/Marketing Associate (2+ years experience). Feel free to message if you’re looking to make a move!

Moms ❤ : anyone with super supportive mothers who've helped pave the way for you? Please share with other 🐠s your most inspired stories.

Got any jokes?

Well, we were the only team on a pitch. We won and still have to hear my boss complaining about me.

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

Ev bubble finally bursting. This rout will separate froth from long term plays. What are LT spacs or EV stocks you are doubling down. Hopefully another 15-20% correction in EV will be healthy.

Would PwC reimburse me if I study for my CFE and it is not required for my current job?

That feeling when you question your in-charge's review point and they reply with "Good Catch" 🤓

Do you think it is quite possible to get fired by asking too many questions as an experienced senior 1? If so, i might get fired after this busy season.

Anyone notice the spike in 1 month T-bills this morning? Yield doubled since last Thursday (as of 6:30am). Are your firms providing any guidance on Trump and perceived inflation risk by his policies?

I can’t wait for AI and RPA to catch on in audit...bye bye PA and Core 😁😂👋👋👋

Everyone making a big deal about Trumps taxes and couldn't give two fucks about Hillary's paid speeches to Wall Street. I want to know what she said to these banks. #releasethetranscripts

Im so burnt out I spent a majority of my day distracted on my phone. Have plenty of things to do on my client but just can’t focus on anything. Just needed to vent

Any tips for the first year senior in general? or in audit?

As a new associate finishing up what will likely be my largest/only provision client going forward, is it appropriate/professional to ask the client employee that I worked with the most for feedback?

What industries is the CFE certification used for? How does it compare to CPA in the length of the material and difficulty? Do most firms pay for It?

Anyone been to Bangalore? Recommendations on things to do?

Halloween is all about dressing up as something you're not, so I dressed up as a happy accountant with an engaging and fulfilling career. What are you all dressed up as?

If you have 4 days PTO, would you rather use it together in one week or take 1day off for 4 weeks ?

I hate the word provision now

Deciding between PWC Core Assurance or KPMG Internal Audit for associate role. Any advice guys ?

Ladies, are gifts important to you?

Anyone have an idea of how long it takes for the background check to clear at KPMG? Also, do they send you an email or something to let you know it’s done?

Anyone actually like doing SOX testing? Interviewing for a Financial Reporting Compliance position that's 70% SOX work.

I have 100 hrs of PTO, if I quit, will they pay it out?

Anyone used Alteryx before and have tips for new users?