Will it be bad career move to BDO from RSM. Sam a level (SM), pay unknown at this point. RSM BDO

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

BDO borrowed to do ESOP.
Existing senior partners did well.
But that interest expense is a real burden.
Check out all the negative BDO posts.
People who know…Avoid BDO.

likesmartfunny

That’s correct and to top it off First Brand bankruptcy has also caused significant damage to the brand and reputation. They are having difficulty gaining and retaining client. People who know avoid BDO.

At senior manager the only thing you should be thinking is "can I make partner?" BDO already screwed young partners and senior managers so most left. RSM MAYBE will screw us soon but they have not yet.

likehelpful

I would definitely not go to RSM if they won’t tell you pay

like

BDO’s compensation package is competitive… maybe OP just hasn’t reached that part of the interviewing/ hiring process.

like

I don’t see why you’d leave RSM for BDO for the same title. I don’t see how that’s different from where you are right now

like

For me RSM, BDO, GT, etc. are all the same. Public accounting is going through changes across the board right now, and they are not really favorable to the “regular” employees. At the end of the day, what makes the real difference is the leader(s) of your local practice and the team with whom you work. I enjoy working at BDO (as much as a someone can really enjoy working in public accounting) and I don’t have any complaint about compensation, benefits, and flexibility. You can’t make a decision based solely on the comments you see on this anonymous platform. The high-performing, successful, and respected professionals are not the one bashing their employers on FishBowl!

like

BDO sucks. The culture is poop.

like

BDO vs BDO! Please elaborate more as to why there is poop at BDO.

Same difference

Related Posts

I'm an RN of 7 years, experience as a coordinator, on committees and do all the things. But now I just don't want to go to work anymore. I have anxiety every morning over nothing, just having to go perform my job. I could do my job in my sleep so I'm just lost and confused. My body is clearly sending me messages to leave. But where do I go? I think I need to step out of patient care.

Any WFM nurses out there? Better work-life balance??

likehelpful
like

Hi ,
Can some one please refer me ?
I have experience in automation Testing .
YOE-2.1 LWD-4th October

like

How do we get them to shorten the consumer ISI? It serves no ethical purpose and physicians hate it. Here’s my version:

First time participating in ESPP this last period. I received a heads up email that Morgan Stanley will get in touch to open a broker account, but not heard from MS themselves. Anyone in a similar situation?

like

Hi , can anyone please share what their interview was like with EY ? I’m applying for a senior position. Thanks

like

Hi can anybody let me know what is salary ra ge of PySpark Developer in Tiger Analytics. YOE - 5 yrs.

like

Joined at 502 in JPMC in mid July (in Operational Risk). 6 YOE (4 in audit, 2 in BPO). Haven't really started working in the true sense yet. Objective setting discussion just began for this year. Wondering what to expect from performance appraisal considering these facts in terms of hike and bonus. LOB - Corporate.

like

Hi Sharks, What is the salary bracket for Assistant Manager and Manager level at KPMG India in Business Transformation Consulting service line ? What's is the Promotion cycle at KPMG India? Is it Assistant Manager - Manager - Senior Manager or Associate Director?

like

My stress level is so high I'm seeing double.

like

What do you do to get yourself comfortable saying something doesn’t exist in an agreement or in case law? When i get questions like this (Ex. Does this contract have XYZ-type language?) I usually figure out the answer pretty quickly…but then I spend a ton of time trying to prove myself wrong. I got burned on a question like this as a 2nd yr, so I think I’m just hyper aware of the risk. I’ve been told I need to get “more efficient” though, so I’m trying to work on this. Any suggestions?

like

Bain & Company What is the likelihood of getting an offer at MBB consulting firms as a GCC National with Western education? Job is in Riyadh. Are the chances higher than elsewhere?Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company McKinsey & Company

like

Does anyone’s dog look at them with puppy eyes when you leave for work so you tell them you have to go make money to afford their lifestyle? 🤣

likefunny

What is the difference between senior software engineer and delivery senior software engineer in Mphasis?

like

11 YOE Infosys - Senior Consultant role CGI - Lead Analyst role CTC is just 2*YOE tat too match with counter offer.Suggestions from existing employees Infosys CGI

Processing time for cpa license in MA?

like

Hello Fishes, How much Amex can offer on Product Owner role at 14 years of exp ??

like

Does TCS employees get any special discount in Croma stores?

like
like

Just promoted midyear to PM at Bofa. salary seemed soft at 150k in top 10 market. Anyone else have any input?

Additional Posts in Tax Bowl

Anyone else feeling like everything is on a one week delay? I’m barely getting through my days

like

Through a lot of comp discussions I heard a lot of talk of “making you whole” when things get better. Am I drinking the kool-aid by believing this? Is this just meant to prevent further questions that the firm does not know the answer to?

like

Can anyone tell me if Marcum drug tests experienced hires?

like

Anyone here done both international tax and M&A tax? Which did you find more interesting/enjoyable with better opportunities? JD/LLM.

like

Seeing it firsthand. Book net income: $5,000. PPP Loan forgiveness: $1,500,000. Owners distributions: $1,500,000.

likefunny

Busy season never seems to end. Question, am I burned out or is this normal? I was very stressed during busy season until now. I sort of feel a calm sense of not caring anymore. We have extended our busy season until 5/15, but I really just don’t feel like I care...

like

i’m at work literally stressed about $3.5k (spread across there states) and this is why i can’t stand state taxation.

how you gonna shut down a business license over $100?!

likefunny

Are there any tax professionals in the Lancaster, PA area that are looking to leave public? The recruiter for my company says there's no one out there and I get that a LCOL area in Pennsylvania won't have the applicant pool as a bigger city but I find it hard to believe there are no tax people available for the jobs we have.

like

Today’s my bday. Also my beloved family dog is getting put to sleep due to cancer. I didn’t take the day off today for either reasons. Do I have my priorities messed up right now?

like

For the one year of work experience requirement to get CPA license in CO, when did you qualify? Do they just do 1 year from DOH or do you need to have charged 1,800 hours of client work?

Thoughts on a manager texting you to ask why you aren’t online Easter weekend when all of your work is completed and another senior who can’t handle their own work decided to randomly send you their returns to review?

likefunny

Question: I have a client who started a restaurant. He leased the land and bought shipping containers where he spent money contracting out to turn them into bars. I’m having a tough time determining how to depreciate this! First thought was leasehold but he’s not making improvements to a structure...he owns the structure! But nonresidential real estate at 27.5 years doesn’t make sense either as it’s not a brick and mortar building. Curious on others thoughts! TIA

like

Given all the recent buzz about expected large raises around the big 4, I’d like to level set on the average salary for a 4th/5th year female senior manager in federal tax ( credits & methods group) in the Midwest - Chicago/Minneapolis/Detroit market. Anyone willing to share a range if they work in a similar area of tax / similar level? I recognize all groups vary greatly in salary expectations, so looking for input specific to my area. Current expectations set at 140-160k. Reasonable?

likefunny

It’s hard to trust the partners/leadership when they want us to return to office as being better when we increase offshoring? Also, the pressure on billable hours when all that really matters is how much our fixed labor costs vs. how much we can bill (which is usually fixed fee or at least a range) and the fixed labor costs of offshoring is significantly cheaper so the hours don’t matter. Am I mistaken by this viewpoint?

like

Need help guys: LLM in International Taxation: NYU ($65,000) or UF ($22,000)? Is it worth the extra 43K for a NYU degree? If you’re recruiting someone, does it matter to you whether they went to UF or NYU?

like

So I worked from home yesterday and my husband had a sneak peak on my meetings with clients (which I’m very new to being a senior). He mention that I should read some sales pitch books of some sorts so I can get a process down and not be drain from having genuine conversations with every client. I think it’s a great idea. Anyone have thoughts or recommendation?

like

Hey guys I’m trying to figure out the market rate for a staff tax accounting position as I am new to the industry. I am looking in Long Island New York any help would be great. Looking to start at a mid sized firm.

like

Does companies retain you and bump your existing ctc by 80% to match offer in hand??

like

What would you choose, Big 4 or T2 firms like GT or BDO?

I have been in Deloitte since ever and wanted to consider moving to other firms.
Does it necessarily have to be another Big4?

What are the advantages/disadvantages of moving to a Tier 2 firm?

Would be really helpful if someone who has seen both sides could elaborate in terms of difference in culture, pay, work life balance, etc.

like

Anyone recommend their firm for fed tax? Looking to stay in PA in a top 20 to continue working remotely.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal