What are some key considerations that a family business should consider/be aware of prior to selling to a strategic buyer or PE?

Working with a Junior AD who’s too opinionated & doesn’t respond to my feedback well. He’ll just show ideas that I’ve already debunked/scripts that aren’t very good, which makes me look bad. Advice?

How often do you respond to emails from law students who want to learn about your firm/practice area? I get like a dozen requests right around OCI every year. Frankly I’m tired of speaking to them and answering the same boring questions, especially if I know they have a low GPA and no chance of summering at my firm, but I do feel bad saying no/ignoring them

I accepted a position and i don’t start until December 7th. I’m the only accountant on the team at my current company (small company). Would you tell them now or wait until two weeks before you start at new job?

Hearing of layoffs with some Chicago agencies. MSL...Porter...Ketchum...others? Sign of bad economy coming? Hate to sound skittish, but I lived through 2008

So my partner will be getting laid off 4/15. 🥺

Let the games begin, and may the odds be ever in your favor.

What was the hardest class year for you? I used to think first year was by far the hardest but now I’m a third year and I’m really feeling the pressure to step up. I work in finance and at this point I’m expected to handle closing documents, manage first years, draft some portions of major docs, etc. I feel like I’m always frazzled, constantly second guessing if I handled something correctly and anxious to answer calls from clients/OC. The worst part is I think people can tell I’m a mess....

Going to India from DCA (flights were cheaper) but I live in Houston. Flight from DCA is at 10 pm. Should I book my flight from Houston to DC the same day or one day earlier? Given the flight cancela.

pro tip. purchase baby foot exfoliate. but make sure you do it at home.

Is it outlandish to think I can find a decent 1B 1B apt w/ in unit washer-dryer and 15-20 min away from center city for under 1300? Have some time to do searching but don’t know if gems at this amount even exist

What law firm is your favorite for run of the mill employment issues in the US and internationally (India, Australia, UK, Germany, etc.). I primarily use Littler because they have a broad reach and decent rates but I’m wondering whether Bird & Bird, Ogletree, or some other firm has similar pricing and as good or better quality work. So, who are you using and are you happy?

How does pwc’s wealth builder plan work ?

Has anyone left big 4 or other PA firms tax transaction service groups for industry (or know of anyone)? What was the role and salary bump, how are annual bonuses/raises in industry, what is a typical work week (hours) like? I don’t think I can take this always on just to stay afloat life much longer. For context I am considered a high performer, am near the top of the salary band at my level and have a great supporting network at Deloitte. It’s just not worth it to have zero personal life.

Remeber the time when "Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend" included something other than a bunch of links to remote this and online that, and were actually REAL things that people did IRL?

US peeps, what are you doing for thanksgiving?

The “Pour one out for the L train” ads by Kombucha are part of the problem... cont

Hi fishes,

I came across a position at JPMC that best fits me. Can someone please help me with the referral.

Thank you in advance.

Hi. I wanted to pursue a course in data science. Anyone knows how is it?

Which opportunity is better in terms of exit ops and M7 MBA acceptance? Undecided on exits, looking at corp dev, in-house M&A or strategy into tech

Deloitte M&A SDV vs A&M PEPI MAS

Hi fishes, hope you are doing well. Needed some guidance regarding isb selection process and profile building strategies. GRE vs GMAT which is preferred or difficulty level which should be preferred.

Why do private equity firms use M&A consultants?

If I want to transition into M&A from audit, what are some basic things I should consider?

What do you look at in the 3 statements on a deal?

I am moving from audit to deal advisory, where do you think is bettter corporate finance or TS ? And i am changing my certificate from ACCA fo CFA. your advice is much needed thank you

Any insights for KPMG Strategy - Deal Advisory within the Global Strategy Group (Experiences, Exit Opps, Salary)?

ACCA and CPA qualifications. How useful are they in the line of consulting. I work in the M&A space focusing on FDD. Happy to have a chat to see what qualifications if any are actually useful in our line of work.

Deloitte Consulting's M&A team is hiring IT M&A professionals for their Dubai office (United Arab Emirates, Middle East)

If interested, please reach out for more color

Is Assistant Director at EYP same as Senior Manager at Accenture?

Anybody have any reccomended templates / resources to point to for M&A target screening?

Working in Risk Advisory-Internal Audit at EY. Looking to move into valuations. Have knowledge of valuations through FRM and CFA level 2 but no direct valuations experience. Anyone willing to help?

Any McK fuel people in here? Kinda curious about this segment in reference to deal structure. Is it all commercial debt?

Are all the other big for equivalents of pwc ddv paying more than pwc? i’m a MBA senior associate making 153.

Anyone from Deloitte M&A practice can chat about roles? I have questions in regards to M&A start manager and M&A integration.

Which firm has the best deals practice?

EY-P is actively recruiting for experienced hires (senior - senior director) . We are a fast growing team and would love to bring more members aboard! If you have prior strategy / operations experience feel free to pm me to see if you are a good fit. Happy to refer.

Considering a move from a B4 to the West Monroe deals practice. Any insights from people working there or who worked there?

How does a dividend recapitalization work? Can you do a dividend recapitalization to take out equity and then sell the business after? How would this impact valuation of business down the line?

Align to non-M&A offering but do a lot of work in the space (DD, integrations). B4 recruiter reached out and wants me to provide resume@for review with hiring partner. Does it work if I provide a bio with summary of M&A projects (client names removed) instead of a traditional resume? Also plan to list education and previous roles.