Which firms have the best tech/software?
What is Big 4 ranking in terms of tech?
How about local firms?

My laptop always crashes because it cant handle the software we use. Im on 3rd laptop.


Looking at making the jump, have offers from all the B4 and a few locals. Currrent tech is my biggest stressor and sometimes losing hours worth of work just ruins my day/week.

Primarily focused on Private Equity, and HNW.

How enforceable is a non-compete moving from industry health IT company to big 4?

Guys - What is L3 senior manager in tech consulting and how does it compare to Sr manager in other big 4? The job levels are confusing

How are the big 4 holiday parties down here?

What happens if you don’t join due to better package from other big 4 after excepting the offer

Is there a way to work part time or close to 40 hours a week average with big 4 in advisory? I don’t really care how much I get paid and just want some WLB and health insurance lol.

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?

Partners, At IBM we have Band 8, 9, 10 (AP). If the three banded people were to apply for an opportunity in BIG 4, what levels will they typically be slotted?

Any experienced senior managers that have moved between Big 4 firms? Can you speak towards your experience, any struggles, and opportunities in terms of partner promotion? Frankly, EY path to partner seems to be too clouded (long pipeline, no clear direction/path, uncertainty on promotion cycles, etc.) at the moment and I would like to visit all options. Appreciate the input.

Any one make a move from fund admin after big 4 assurance and then was able to make a pivot to a PE fund accounting team? I am considering moving to a fund admin now. Have 9+ years of big four experience. Worried that I can get stuck in fund admin. But I have interviewed at several big name pe shops and make a few rounds on interviews but then get the same feedback that they are worried about my lack of operational experience.

Anyone recently hired at Big 4 - are there still signing bonuses and referral bonuses? If so, what firm and how much?

Thinking about pursuing a part-time MBA in fall 2021. Does Big 4 or MBB do full-time recruiting for part-time students in general (I know schools have their own policies)? Has anyone been able to laterally transfer as a part-time MBA grad?

Do Big 4 partners need to maintain any level of independence in retirement?

Expected salary for ESG/Sustainability Senior Consulting roles? 5.5 YOE in ESG impact measurement. Non-MBA. Based in Philadelphia. Looking at roles at all four of the Big 4 firms.

Big 4 vs a mid tier firm and why? (Audit)

Hello, folks! I wonder if you have any advice/info for a person who is looking for an "investment associate" role in Dubai. I have a financial audit background (4 years Big-4), 1,5 year in deal advisory (half year financial due diligence department, 1 year valuation department). I have experience in TMT, retail, Energy and Utility and other industries. Currently I'm living in Eastern Europe.
What is considered to be normal in relation to WBL, compensations in Dubai for such role or similar?

Hello, I am currently having 6 years of experience in US Taxation in Partnership(1065) Federal. Currently I am in the position of Assistant manager, I have cracked the interview of a few Big 4 companies.
Whats the Fixed CTC should I ask for?

I’ve been actively trying to move from North American to Italy but having a really tough time getting interviews. Any advice? I have experience working at one of the big 4 consulting/advisory team

Welcome to the bowl. Lets keep the topic of discussion around Bristlecone and have respect for everyone

I hope you don’t mind, but I just have to brag. I QUIT MY JOB TODAY. Farewell, Karens.

Anyone moved from NYC to Miami recently? I have moved over 2 months ago, still trying to adjust 🤔

Anyone else love the movie Carnage? I feel like the lawyer (Waltz) and investment banker (Winslett) are so accurate to the personalities that you meet in our strange world.

Does Perkins Coie pay market salary/bonus? Are both lockstep? Any idea if they’ll hire fully remote?

Can you take medical leave for a nose job? Lol asking for a friend

Any boutique firms that do IP and don’t have billable hours? (I already know of BB)

Anyone do macro counting? How do you like it?

What will be the average hike % Promotion with HC rating staff (66) to senior(65)?

How much is the referral amount in Nagarro if my reference joins Nagarro and after how many months I'm going to receive it?

I am a Manager at Accenture primarily into technical program management. Make less than 150k , any recommendations on companies that will pay 180K for a program/project management. Primarily looking for remote or less than 50% travel.

Deloitte business tax services ? What is the best sub group@to join in terms of hours etc.

I’m an Environmental Protection Specialist and make pretty good money for what I do. I just feel like I have more to offer than being a worker bee in a system at 25. I work with a lot of retirees and would love to return in my latter professional years. I have my Bachelors in Applied Coastal Environmental Science and want to expand my options. Any suggestions that won’t require me taking a crazy pay cut? I’m pretty much open to anything.

Can someone from Accenture refer for a role?

Hello fishes..How are pega developer openings for 2 year experienced lately @tcs @infosys @aaseya @coforge @capgemini @techmahindra @cts @verizon @virtusa @pegasystems any information will be of a great help

How much should i save from my salry for securing post retirement life and all general commitments before that. I'm 30 now. Assume no Inheritance. Current in hand 1.85 lpm

What do I need to do regarding my Amex before leaving the firm

People who left recently (from EY or PWC), or going to leave soon, do you have mixed feelings on the mid-year raises?

Who is more advanced in term of technology used? Deloitte or PwC? Why?

Does anyone here work normal hours with rarely overtime and make 90k-100k range?

Anyone taken the CFE or CIA? Feedback is appreciated with respect to review courses and prep time. Thanks.

Good bar spots around 345 park (KPMG) lol

Anyone know of any short online ethics courses I can take for credits in Illinois?

The firm I work for has been good to me, but the partner I work under is pretty toxic/manipulative and it’s negatively impacting me. The past two years have sucked the life out of me, so I’m looking to leave. I love client service and training/leading staff, but I don’t know if I can do another busy season. Industry doesn’t particularly seem interesting to me though. Any advice on what to do?

On a scale of 1-10, how “mature” would you consider the people in your offices/teams? In terms of acting their age, respectful, etc.

I accidentally lowballed my desired salary for senior level. I’m quite sure I’ll be receiving an offer letter. Any tactics for negotiating a higher salary?

Monday morning always stress me out. Particularly with a very straightforward sr manager who points out something you missed in front of the whole team and client. 😫

What are all your firms doing to try and keep morale up? Mainly directed to senior/staff that were expecting raises/bonus/promos.

Does anyone else feel priced out of the market? The higher your salary, the harder it is to switch jobs

Does Controllership at Deloitte have anything to do with FP&A? Thinking in terms of career progression

Senioring my first job next week, let's hear your first senior experience horror stories. Especially you EY pippers.

Random: if you had the option of going to Ireland or Italy this summer for 10 days, which would you choose and why?

sometimes I feel like the reward of being productive is more work lol

How do I work 55-60 hour weeks and have 50 percent utilization?

Can I own my own business (food truck, operated by my partner) while employed by a PA firm?

So one of my managers sent a meeting invite to just me(staff) and two other seniors saying catch up to discuss the engagement...should I brace myself for something bad?

Me as associate: can't wait to be senior and give most work to staff! Me as senior, with no staff: can't wait to be manager and give most work to seniors! Me as manager: READY FOR DISAPPOINTMENT