Jun 30, 2012

Is there a term for "Bulge Bracket" consulting firms?

Is there a term for the top 5 global / largest firms? Not necessarily MBB, but including booz and others.

Looking for something analgous to "Bulge Bracket" in banking

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SECfinance

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Don't think so. MBB is the "Bulge Bracket" of consulting.

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MM IB -> Corporate Development -> Strategic Finance

turtles

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BB - banking MBB - consulting Big 4 - accounting

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PuppyBackedSecurities

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M FriedmanIs there a term for the top 5 global / largest firms? Not necessarily MBB, but including booz and others.
Looking for something analgous to "Bulge Bracket" in banking

Thanks

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5xih4FBAM1roci2y.gif

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BigBucks

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PuppyBackedSecurities][quote=M FriedmanIs there a term for the top 5 global / largest firms? Not necessarily MBB, but including booz and others.
Looking for something analgous to "Bulge Bracket" in banking

Thanks

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I fux w/ that Commes Des Garcon polo in your gif, mad fresh. As for OP's question, lol.

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kidflash

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BigBucks][quote=PuppyBackedSecurities][quote=M FriedmanIs there a term for the top 5 global / largest firms? Not necessarily MBB, but including booz and others.
Looking for something analgous to "Bulge Bracket" in banking

Thanks

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I fux w/ that Commes Des Garcon polo in your gif, mad fresh. As for OP's question, lol.[/quote] you're kidding right? fuck cdg play. shittiest diffusion line.

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Kassad

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PuppyBackedSecurities][quote=M FriedmanIs there a term for the top 5 global / largest firms? Not necessarily MBB, but including booz and others.
Looking for something analgous to "Bulge Bracket" in banking

Thanks

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5xih4FBAM1roci2y.gif[/quote]

LOL

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in it 2 win it

Studiofan

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MBB- McKinsey, Bain, BCG

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Sandhurst

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StudiofanMBB- McKinsey, Bain, BCG

Some might disagree you the order of the Bs.

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"There are three ways to make a living in this business: be first, be smarter, or cheat."

M Friedman

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Thanks. I guess i'll just tell my boss he got me laughed at on the internets

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See my WSO blogs here.

sayandarula

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yes, they're called the "Terrific 10". keep in mind that i just made this up so it may or may not be used in the industry.

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Money Never Sleeps? More like Money Never SUCKS amirite?!?!?!?

808

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sayandarulayes, they're called the "Terrific 10". keep in mind that i just made this up so it may or may not be used in the industry.

Please list!

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sayandarulayes, they're called the "Terrific 10". keep in mind that i just made this up so it may or may not be used in the industry.

Please list!

http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/tiers-for-consulting-firms

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If the glove don't fit, you must acquit!

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