What are the partner buy in at the B4?

Any former Big 4 auditors which switched to controlling/FP&A/internal audit care to share their experience on the new job? Is it more interesting?
You feel like you actually help the business?
and promotion is harder to get as many say?
Thanks!

Hey all,

Recent grad here. Earned Bachelors in cyber security may 2021, masters in info mgmt and tech is expected may 2022

Looking to leave my genius bar role at apple for a “big boy job”. Specifically in the cyber security field

I’ve applied to the B4 & had interviews with PwC & D. PwC interviews went well, waiting for the others. Still applying to more roles as well. Do any of you know any thats looking for new grads?

I’m in a T1 city (NYC)

Any tips or advice would be great! Thanks

Need advice: currently B4 2nd year tax senior with CPA license; planning to go to industry for a year or two to get solid ASC740 experience AND a MST, then come back to B4/global 6 as a manager. Doable ? Not Doable ? Any thoughts/suggestions?

If you are working industry, 40 hours a week with a competitive pay and left B4 tax - can you share your new job title? Not sure what is out there that I could apply for.

The b4 life is not for me and is actually affecting my family (mom of 2 kiddos). I’m looking into something with true flexibility and less than 50 hours a week. Any advice?

Non-attorney here. Do attorneys in Big 4 get paid higher than their CPA cohorts?

Hello! Looking for A 3-4 year SALT senior manager in Boston. Specifically at Big 4, RSM, Grant, Ryan and/or BDO. I’m currently a senior manager in NYC and know the Boston salary will be lower but I’m not sure how much. I am not looking to move with my current firm, so any insights on these companies would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

I’ve decided to make my career in the government side of consulting. Been doing it 10 years. Seems hard to find jobs where I manage people unless at a big 4. Anyone else find this true?

My growth is really being stunted at my current firm, how do I switch big 4's as a senior. I don't have my cpa FYI

What’s the best way to determine whether or not any of the Deal/FDD service lines are offered in specific big 4 office location? Trying to search in the Portland market if anyone has any insight.

Im joining one of the big 4 as a tech consultant (graduate) (UK) and wondering if there are any tips / ways to prepare before joining?

How do you transition from big 4 consulting to big law? My clients are all funds, and I do international tax consulting. I have used my connections to refer me into probably 10 big law firms and it’s not working. One most recently came back and said they aren’t interested bc I have no law firm experience. How am I supposed to get it though? I can’t go to lower ranked firms bc my clients are all “big.” … any suggestions appreciated!

Hey Fishes!
What is sap scene in London and Manchester regions, will be moving there with my wife , is it going to easy finding a job in any of the big 4? Seven yoe.

Does anyone know the salary band for Oracle ERP at the big 4 firms at Consultant level? Currently an analyst at a mid market consulting firm specializing in financials. Worked in Oracle sales for 8 months after graduation and have been at my current firm as an Oracle ERP consulting analyst for 6 months, looking to make the move when I have a year under my belt at my current firm. Associates (equivalent to Deloitte Consultant level) at my firm are base 95-100k with 10-15% annual bonus

Need help setting expectations for a B4 FDD Senior 1 HCOL (Particularly think the large Apple) TAS salary offer coming from B4 audit — external hire. Any recent moves / willing to share?

Curious what the current Employee Referral Bonuses look like in B4 firms? As a smaller firm, our people are being inundated by recruiters, but also staff/seniors from B4 firms looking to poach, I assume because there is significant financial incentive. How good are the referral bonuses at your firm?

Has anyone here transitioned from a local tax firm into a big 4 and what was it like?

Do we have pre sales / Sales and other Busimess Development functions (including Market Research, Market Development etc. ) in Big 4? How is the career path and growth trajectory like ?

How is the volume at RSM compared to the Big 4?

What’s the difference in MBB partner pay vs. B4?

Is it a good idea to tell my lead that I am about to have a mental breakdown? I am going through something personal, and this busy season hasn’t been easy for me. I requested pto, but basically was told that it is not appropriate to use pto in busy season. I am on the edge of quitting , but I think I should at least try to talk to someone before I give my notice. Any advice for this situation?

What is up with the groups of cars that drive around the Loop with their warning lights on honking their horns? Anyone know what that is about?

Mirena. Please tell me this gets better. 27 days in and still spotting

How are y’all dealing with Q4 burnout? For me, everything feels like it’s on autopilot, but somehow there’s always more more more to do?

Has anybody had success pivoting off the bench into a non-managerial role?

Could you share what is the average OTE for a Regional Sales Manager in the tech industry in countries within Western Europe? Also what would be the split between base salary and commission and commission percentage?

Joining an IB LevFin group at a BB, and I LOVE debt/credit!
What are some great exit ops?

Best Product course on Udemy? Trying to transition to Product and I feel this night help.

If you went above 50k over asking price on a house.. they come back asking you to 1. Waive appraisal and 2. Waive Cosmetic Home Inspection, do you do it? Yes or no?

What is the expected salary for Oracle Cloud HCM Functional Lead Role with 3 yrs of experience in the NYC Area?

I accepted a job offer at a start up in December; they told me that they would apply for GC on a case-by-case basis and usually after the employee has been there for at least 6 months. The company just filed my I-129 with USCIS on a premium processing yesterday. When I accepted the job offer, my current company paused their GC processing. I realized today that my current company has resumed GC application. Should I consider staying with the firm? My reason for leaving is job opportunity & growth

Hi guys, need your inputs. About to receive offer from Hexaware.
Current CTC 17.5 lpa fixed.
Offering 27.5 lpa ( including vp) G6 Tech Architect.
YOE 10.4 years.

Have another offer from ACN 25.5 fixed + 7l vp.
Am I low balled?

Any ideas where I can find a bulldog in the D.C., Maryland, Virginia area?

Time spent at team dinners should be chargeable 🙄

I'm an ABCD, proud to be Pakistani but I'm not Muslim. I don't have a problem with people asking my ethnicity but they then assume my faith, which is annoying. Anyone relate?

How fast is fast when your panel interview w salesforce says they’ll let you know “fast”

I am ready to transition my Salesmen to a base salary with commission to incentivize new hires & reward my long term guys. My industry is aftermarket auto parts. I am leaning towards a 2% commission but am flexible and just need help in figuring out salaries.

Anyone transition from a technical tax guru to a rainmaker, later in their career?

Have you noticed inflation and the general chaos we're moving through affecting your business and firm? Just asking for different perspectives here, not a political discussion.

Any firms that use CCH make sure your invoices are being checked carefully. We just reviewed ours and were over-billed the last 2 years. We were supposed to have discounts and the math wasn’t even correct across for the amount times the discount to the amount billed. The worst part is our rep then gave a bullshit story of how the list price was incorrect on the invoice but the amount billed was correct.

What are some key ways you balance stress and not taking it out on others/family? It's something I'm always working on but none of us are perfect. That said, I've made vast improvements. During the winter it's always harder as I feel many of my outlets are limited [like golf etc]

I started a firm with three other colleagues about a year and a half ago. We all came from the same bigger firm and now obviously we are considered a very small. We want to make our first hire and hire someone for around $100,000 as a manager to manage around $200,000 of work. They came back at $120,000. After taxes and benefits that’s $150k to manage and prepare $200k of work. Anyone own a smaller firm who can share opinion? How much work should one manage for that kind of salary?

I work a midsize regional firm and, no surprise, we are hemorrhaging staff. And it’s the good ones leaving. Some for family offices and industry positions, which I can understand. But others for smaller accounting firms as staff and seniors which just seems like a career killer to me. I’m convinced we need to do retention bonuses, raises, and recruit new talent by paying above market. Of course I’m a younger partner and don’t have the pull to actually make this happen. Thoughts?

Vaccine mandates over finally. Except for the unconstitutional hypocritical NYC mandate.

Where are all the accounting professionals going? Competitive pay and benefits aren’t enticing enough. People want work/life balance but how can firms provide that when the workforce supply is so low yet demand is at an all-time high. If technology is the answer are there firms that are successfully implementing solutions?

Work in tax, moved to a new state a number of years ago and didn't transfer my CPA license. Got a partner offer from a top six firm in my new state. Can I become a partner before I transfer my license to my new state?

What's your best advice for someone who wants to make Partner and is early in their career?

What does everyone think about the EY news?

Does everyone have a vacation home EXCEPT me? Chime in — good investment/bad? How often used? Kids? Pets?

What is the comp model for partners at A&M

Does anyone know what the payout plan looks like for non-equity partners at EY in consulting/advisory if the split goes ahead? Please DM if not comfortable posting here.

What are salaries for a tax principal in hcol? This is for non-equity.

2nd year partner at a top 6 accounting firm. Have offer from big 4 for $200K more annually. Don’t really want to take it, but how can I not.? That’s approx a college education annually after tax. Should I try to negotiate or just take the money and jump ship. Feeling Seriously undervalued for what I’m bringing to the firm in terms of people building, sales, book of business. Hate to not be loyal, but $200K is $200K. Advice please

No judgment tax question. Would a covered deck extension and repair to be used for work purposes (home office) be classified a deductible business expense? Need guidance.

We are essentially an outsourced controller for our largest client. The owner is taking MASSIVE amounts of distributions over and above income. He’s essentially financed $1M in distributions from his LOC. We have spoken to him multiple times about this and the behavior never stops. What would you do here? Fire your largest client? Do you feel your reputation would be affected when this behavior comes to light? Inevitably it will when he bankrupts the company one day.

Newer partner and first time having extra money to invest. I’ve maxed my 401k contributions past few years and currently have the rest in a brokerage account. I’m planing for a lot more contributions the next ~20 years until I retire. What does everyone else do? Is the Roth IRA the way to go? 529 plans for the kids?

Anyone ever successfully negotiate their partner cash distributions? I’m a very new partner, yet running and growing a book far greater than average size for the firm. Am I stuck in the basic new partner comp structure for~ 5 years or is it reasonable to expect I’ll get compensated for my contributions today? I’m tired of chasing carrots; what’s a reasonable/ “fair” % of my book to expect allocated to me each year? Is 20% asking too much? I’m tax at a top 6 firm.