Big 4 Corporate Finance (M&A) Salary

Hi WSO,

Does anyone know what the Big 4 Corp Finance, M&A, starting salary is for an Associate? Ideally would like to know what the pay is like in Canada, but US/UK works also. Thanks!

 
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When you say associate 1, that is not a fresh grad in their first year, right? Ie pre ACA qualified.

My understanding was that salary would be 35kish with incremental increases until you pass the ACA after 3 years, when you’ll be on c.£50k plus a £5k bonus?

 

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