What are hours like in Big 4 Forensics?

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Depends on the client. Way better than commercial audit though. Another question is what are utilization goals? That tells us alot.

Commercial audit is busy around client year ends, of which there are many. I’ve had 3 busy seasons in the past 12 months, one of which was a transaction which can pop up literally whenever

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Very unpredictable.

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Would you leave the big 4 as a SM for 100% raise (all in) even if you knew you’d make PPMD within the next 3-6 years?

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I have recently left Big 4 Consulting few months ago (5+ YOE) and joined a boutique. I am not enjoying my role here - is it bad to leave after 6 months?

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Will we be blacklisted if we accept an offer and later decide to not join in big 4?

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Big 4 Partners, what is your take on mental health breaks? If an employee in your team takes a mental health leave would they be looked at unfavourably/ would someone’s candidature be shelved if they say they’re returning from a mental health break and looking for a job at your firm?

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looking for referral to b4 consulting firms. recently let go from deloitte as part of current headcount reductions. any assistance is appreciated. please DM me, thanks

Does industry have billable hours? At the big 4, we are required to work a certain number of hours each week and if we spend too much time on anything we are questioned on why it took so long. Is that a thing when you go in industry?

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