Why is the expense report system so shit? If it takes the average consultant 1 hour/wk, if we're billed at $500/hour (SWAG), expense time costs a firm with 10K consultants ~$250M pa...

Is EY per diem or actuals? If it is per diem then why all the complaints on lunch?

Hey guys. I have a soon to be nonprofit church struggling because they already started services (collecting offerings too against my advice) before things were set with an EIN and they gave an event already planned out and are trying to find a way to spend and collect before the things are in order. They want to know if one of their small business owners can expense and collect then consider it a donation. Is this possible? Any advice or loopholes that are Legal and will avoid issues later on?

What expense have you gotten away with

Hello! Does anyone know if the Dyson air purifier is an eligible FSA expense? Thanks!

If I use gift cards in booking flights or hotels, can I expense the total amount including that is paid by gift cards?

For a taxable account, is there any downside to using FZROX with a zero expense ratio versus a similar but more established low expense ratio ETF like VTI or SCHB?

EY 🐠, up to how much will EY reimburse you for tax expenses?

Who is our expense provider? Uber for Business not working for me :(

If I come to the office on the weekend, can I expense uber rides to and from home?

What are the weirdest expense charges you have seen?

Does KPMG reimburse for CFA registration fee and review materials?

What does your firm do for evening meals if you work late? Most of our offices bring in a meal couple of nights a week but will no reimburse if in town and working late at a client.

What is the expense policy for mobile device at EY? At SC level?

Will I get yelled at if I expense dinners while WFH? 🤔

We’re finally going engagement ring shopping tomorrow!! I love the look of diamonds but I just can’t justify the expense at this point in our lives. Any suggestions on alternative stones?

Can i expense airbnb if I choose to stay there?

Mercury is wonderful. I tried to do my expense and time sheet today. It shows me no authorization. Best control !!!!

I'll be joining the consulting world very soon and am thinking about getting a new personal credit card. My meal expenses are per diem so I'm thinking about the AmEx Gold card as it has 4x points on dining. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on personal cards for consultants and how to go about my corporate card as well! TIA

Gt does GT reimburse for cell phone bill?

Best or worst lunch expense? - $7.93 White Castle

Nice hurricane leaving LGA tonight!

Anyone heard of a company called Celonis? A recruiter reached about a customer success manager role but I’ve never heard of the company.

Hey y'all I have an initial call with Facebook within for the Business Planning & Operations Associate role. Does anybody have any insight into the process? Any SQL required?

SC offer from Deloitte in transaction services in a HCOL city - 85 base plus standard bonus. I asked her if there was more wiggle room bc that’s what I’ll get at my current firm when I make senior. Am I out of line with my expectations or right in asking for more?

In the city this week trying to meet with as many recruiters as possible. I have quite a few meetings lined up, but they’re not currently hiring. Does anyone know of any places looking for a Jr AD?

My interview for an internship lasted over an hour. Good or bad sign? It was more of a conversation than anything...

Help: The 2 interviews in this round are a week apart, I just had the 2nd interview and realized I didn’t send a thank you note to the 1st interviewer… is it better to only send to 2nd interviewer or send a one-week late thank you note to 1st interviewer?

I'm in discussions for a tech strategy role with Accenture Middle East and a case interview appears to be the next step. Does anyone have any insight as to locations, what to expect from the case, member firm culture, expat life etc? I've never gotten this far for an international role.

How did you prepare for giving your first interview?

How long is it acceptable to be on the bench at Accenture? Aka when will your resource manager start harassing you?

When is a good time to move to industry to have better work life balance with some good benefits?Manager or Senior manager? #tax

Have a manager offer with D and an industry offer. Industry offer pays $30k more, but D is promising quality engagements and pathway to partner. Currently a SC at EY. What would you all do?

Should I leave consulting to go into a product strategy role at a big bank? I’m at a crossroads here

Desi Consultants!! - who all are thinking of hiring Sima Taparia (after watching Indian matchmaking on Netflix) for finding your future significant other?

NYC. Group Account Director. Exceptionally experienced in a particular vertical (big names, pretty specialized) and looking to jump shops but stay in the same industry. Salary thoughts?

For any POC creatives, have you ever had to explain to a recruiter why you're considered a diversity candidate? This was the first time I felt like I had to prove my diversity/minority background.

Does anyone have insight into why some consulting firms have better h1b approval than others? Post-mba consultant at D and I’m seeing friends at other firms with much better approval rates after graduation from mba but I imagine we do very similar types of work

What is a reasonable salary expectation for exit opportunities for an audit M1 looking to move into an accounting/reporting role? HCOL (NYC area)

How busy are BDO offices now? In terms of billable hours if possible...