When travelling, if I am staying over at friends place does the firm pay my friend instead of paying for Marriott or Hilton. If the cost reduces by 50%?

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Doubt it. I would just get the points and stay at your friend’s place. Or have them stay at the hotel with you. You should try to have “friends “ in every city you visit. 😉

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Depends on the company. BDO's policy states "The Firm does not reimburse comparable lodging expenses should you choose to stay with family or friends instead of at a hotel."

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Common sense is No

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No they don't...it's one $50 gift not 50 a night

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I get an absolute, depends and Doubt it.. lol

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Air BnB! Then you can get paid!

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Absolutely

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For EY, this was discussed at my WTEY. You can give a $50 gift. This can’t be cash or an equivalent (ex. Gift cards). You’re allowed to gift items such as groceries, alcohol, clothes, and ect.

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Deloitte advisory is absolutely a no

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Tell us what firm you work for. They each have their own travel policy.

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Deloitte

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Check your expense policy.. I know EY reimburses 50$/night.

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Negative

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I usually take them to dinner, or buy some high quality liquor.

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How about Amazon gift card. Does that count?

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All of Deloitte is a very no.

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EY reimburses you for gift in lieu of lodging. $50. You need to actually buy something though, cash is not a gift

Yes they send a gift card

Gift cards are definite no.

No gifts to friends/family for lodging, no reimbursement for lodging savings, no Airbnb

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