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AMA- Big 4 TAS Financial Diligence
Other IndustriesHi all, I've been looking around WSO for a while now but haven't gotten around to posting anything substantial/giving back. I'm doing an AMA for the next two weeks give or take to answer questions/thoughts you might have. Hopefully I can he ...
49 comments23 Dec 2018 - Seamless n' Sen...
Comparing Deloitte vs KPMG?
Management ConsultingWhat's the better firm? Also, whats the differences in: Leadership/Mentoring People Working enviornment Which is Better for Advisory- KPMG or Deloitte? Our users highlighted that Deloitte is generally considered to be more prestigious across the boar ...
50 comments5 Sep 2018 - FinServConsultant
Getting into the Big 4 and Your Future Career
Job Search AdviceNowadays, as the competition steadily increases and fortune 100 entry-level positions become inexperienced college grad's new goal, what must one do to get ahead. Just a few quick questions about the Big 4: What is the Big 4's stereotypical entr ...
61 comments18 May 2018 - drnick175
Best Time to Leave Big 4 Audit Experience
Corporate Finance, Development and StrategyI'm finishing up my first year as an audit senior and going through the 'should I stay (until manager) or should I go' dilemma. I know I don't want to do internal audit or financial reporting and I think my target future job would be V ...
137 comments12 Apr 2019 - Soros
AMA: Big 4 Audit--> Advisory--> Top 15 MBA
Business School and GMATStarting an AMA thread for any Big4 Auditors or Advisory folks looking to transition to an top MBA. I leaned heavily on WSO to complete the journey up to this point, and want to give back to those currently mired in the Big 4 grind. I cannot thank WSO eno ...
22 comments31 Oct 2018 - breezy44
Big4Bound's blog Big 4 Interviews (KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, E&Y) can be stressful, but if you prepare and practice enough it will make it a much easier and relaxed experience. The Big 4 firms are looking for polished, professional, and hard working s ...
37 comments5 Apr 2018 - Big4Bound
Big 4 Ranking | How Do I Know Which Big 4 to Work For?
Other IndustriesI recently decided to go into the big 4 audit for a few years, get my MBA, and hopefully transition to consulting. The problem is I don't know which Big 4 firm to work for as far as audit division goes (and probably even overall as a company whole!). ...
89 comments16 Mar 2018 - freddyflintstone
Big4 M&A- An Explanation
Investment BankingOver the years I've seen several posts on people considering jobs at Big4 corporate finance / M&A / TS departments, or people making statements about these jobs which have some pretty large inaccuracies. I'm going to try and clear up any con ...
46 comments17 Jul 2016 - Asatar
Big 4 Audit Senior- AMA
Other IndustriesI'm a big 4 audit senior who has been active in the campus and experienced hire recruiting process. I have experience with 2 of the big 4 firms. Ask about meet the firms, follow up emails/calls, exit opportunities, interviews ect. big 4 big 4 account ...
78 comments12 Oct 2014 - Big4Bound
MSF--> > Big 4 Valuation AMA
Job Search AdviceIt has been a long time since I've posted something constructive on these fora but lately, I have been getting a lot of questions on LinkedIn about Big 4 valuation, especially from those in MSF programs and recent MSF grads. Like most MSFs, I was com ...
45 comments9 Feb 2016 - Esuric
Corporate Finance Q&A with accountingbyday, BJM85, STorIB, and djfiii
Corporate Finance, Development and Strategymod note: this very informative q&a was originally posted on 2/12/12 UPDATE 2/22/12: Over 20 questions and 50 responses added so far, keep 'em coming! I also took the bold away from the questions by popular request ...
137 comments31 Dec 2012 - D M
In this 4 part series I'll be covering in depth the differences between a typical career in accounting starting in (Big 4) public accounting, and a typical career in finance starting in investment banking. First up in the series is a long term look a ...
44 comments28 Jul 2014 - Big4Bound
Breaking in Investment Banking as a Big 4 Auditor- Can I do it?
Job Search AdviceI will preface this by saying yes I've read TONS of threads on this question. I am hoping for some more advice for my specific situation from the WSO community. I'm currently a Big 4 auditor in a major market and want to make the switch into Inv ...
61 comments21 Mar 2017 - comeBackid
Transferred Big 4 Audit-> Valuations within 8 months AMA
Job Search AdviceHey guys, I recently started in Big 4 Audit in Canada and was able to transfer to Financial advisory. I have always been more interested in finance but didn't go to a University that would give me a realistic chance at a good finance job. I went the ...
29 comments10 Apr 2017 - zxq94
From Big 4 consulting to MBB
Management ConsultingHi all, I have been working for a Big 4 strategy consulting division for two years now, and I am looking to shift to one of the MBB firms. On the company profile of the MBB firms on LinkedIn I see that most of the experienced hires in this firm come from ...
58 comments5 May 2017 - Kratos
Big 4 vs. GE FMP
Corporate Finance, Development and StrategyI was offered a position at a Big 4 Firm (Deloitte / PwC) and was also offered a position as a GE FMP. I'm not really sure which route to take. Could someone give me the pros and cons of each? big 4 GE fmp GE FMP Salary ...
56 comments18 Aug 2016 - SaintBroseph
Big 4 to Equity research..
Equity Research...what are some possible routes? Im only a 2nd year in big 4 audit so I know manager in big4->Mba-> ER might beone route but I cannot stick the job anymore....No way I am sticking around until manager. So what are some alternatives? Im willing to st ...
52 comments7 Nov 2017 - Maherj1
Big 4 Exit Opportunities and Reputation
Job Search AdviceSo my university and big 4 firms in general act like working in audit at a Big 4 is so prestigious, so I bought into it... BW also ranked Big 4 as having top internship programs, best places to start your career, and etc, so I was even more convinced. I a ...
47 comments23 Feb 2018 - DCmoney
Working In Big 4 Audit in London
Other IndustriesSomeone was asking me about this in PM and I wrote a long and detailed reply about what it is like to work in Big 4 and what advice I would give to people thinking about interning / working there. Thought it might be useful for others so my reply is below ...
34 comments10 Oct 2016 - Asatar
What to Expect as a Big 4 Intern?
Other IndustriesHello all, As the title reads, I am going to be an intern at one of the Big 4 firms this summer. I know 90% of the people here shit on Big 4 but I didnt want to go that route and I was happy to get the offer I did. It is for an audit position in financial ...
30 comments13 Feb 2018 - Higheck123
Big 4 restructuring
Investment BankingAnybody any thoughts on it? Whats it like as a job? Does it count as proper finance experience? Exit ops? How would it compare to restructuring with a bank? Much modelling involved? Have done a search and there's very little on it. Anybody any info/e ...
40 comments6 Mar 2017 - Maherj1
Inspired by a recent employer attractiveness survey, Jorge, an obscure yet devastatingly handsome writer for the world's premiere finance community, Wall Street Oasis, has decided to run a survey on who are the most attractive CEO's in Wall Stre ...
36 comments10 Nov 2010 - Jorgé
Universum, an employer branding company, has released its world's most attractive employers list and investment banks barely made it to the top 10. The fairest of them all was Google, followed by KPMG and Ernst & Young in 2nd and 3rd while invest ...
31 comments1 Oct 2010 - Jorgé
Big 4 TAS Interview Questions
Other IndustriesI just scored an interview for a full-time entry level position in the TAS group of a Big 4 accounting firm (valuation group). This was sort of a back up plan and I've spent the last 4 years of college gunning for ER. Anyone know what I can expect to ...
25 comments31 Jul 2017 - Pokemon Master
If you're not at a "target" school for big 4 recruiting, it can be very challenging to get noticed. About 85% of new hires come directly from schools that the Big 4 recruit from on an annual basis. There are a few reasons but it mainly come ...
24 comments21 Jun 2013 - Big4Bound
Consulting Salaries in London is S***!
Management ConsultingRecently, I was thinking of gaining some international exposure by moving to London. But the salary differential is really too large for it to be a consideration considering London is as expensive as where I'm based out now. In NYC, fresh graduates i ...
25 comments12 Sep 2016 - Jameslair
cufflinks as an intern at a big 4?
Fashion for Businessgrabbed lunch with some other kids interning and one kid, i shit you not, was wearing cufflinks... he's an intern at a big 4 accounting firm. is this just the culture at big 4s, or is he a giant tool? big 4 tool ...
39 comments18 Dec 2013 - oab729
Internship help: F50 Corp Fin or Big 4 Audit?
Corporate Finance, Development and StrategyI'm a third year, I want to work in finance in the tech industry when I graduate, and I'm not interested in a career in accounting. For the summer I have an offer for Big 4 Audit and an offer for F50 Corp Fin. If I want to work in finance it see ...
37 comments24 Dec 2012 - season11
Boutique IB offer vs. stay non-big 4 TAS
Investment BankingBackground: I'm a 2nd year analyst at a prominent non-big 4 firm doing TAS (valuation / M&A DD) and I just got an offer for a boutique bank (I'd solely be doing middle market M&A) in a second tier city, which I'm currently working i ...
18 comments23 Feb 2017 - StrategyJunkie
Moving into Equity Research
Equity ResearchI am going to try to keep this short. I just finished the CPA exam, and will start a big 4 gig in audit this summer (NYC). I want to be in equity research in the next few years (does not have to be a BB, I just want to break into the industry). I am consi ...
29 comments25 Mar 2012 - Chech4
Best Career Progression and Salary Outside of Banking- Junior with a 3.8
Investment BankingHey guys, I am trying to make some tough decisions here and could really use some advice. I am a Junior at Emory with a 3.8 and an accounting concentration. I have already accepted an audit internship for this summer but have been looking at some alternat ...
24 comments10 Oct 2016 - thedude12r43w
How long do Big 4 accountants work until quitting?
Other IndustriesIn general, who would work at the same company the longest: an investment banker or big 4 accountant? And for how many years? Also, out of curiosity, what do ex-Big 4 accountants end up as? big 4 Exit Opps ...
28 comments1 Jun 2013 - mike50
Transferring office locations- tips on making the move?
Management ConsultingHey all, Incoming consultant here to big 4 firm. I will be working out of an East Coast based office, but I'm hoping to transfer to a West Coast based office at some point- has anyone done this and if so, any tips? Thanks. monitor big 4 PwC consultin ...
22 comments14 Dec 2014 - lemony
Big 4 Accounting
Other Industries3.1 GPA, what are my odds of getting a b4 accounting offer this fall when they do recruiting big 4 ...
34 comments14 Sep 2010 - BocaYankee
Big 4 Internal Audit to Hedge Fund Staff Accountant- is it a step down?
Job Search AdviceThe title pretty much says it all. I hope that posting this here isn't a major faux pas, or should be covered elsewhere, etc... I've been at a Big4 firm for 2 years (first major job) in internal audit/risk and controls/etc. I'm seeing a lot ...
21 comments9 Feb 2017 - AChekhovGun
lying about graduation to get an internship
Investment BankingHi, a lot of you may think I'm an idiot just for asking this, but I think it may be a good idea. I have not being able to get an IB SA internship. This is my last summer, and I was thinking about saying I was gonna delay my graduation by one semester ...
20 comments13 Mar 2015 - Mac087
Duff & Phelps Valuation or Big 4 Valuation
Investment BankingHey guys, I want some input on deciding between Duff & Phelps and a big 4. I got offers from a Big 4 and Duff & Phelps for their valuation. Ultimately, I want to do private equity in the long run and willing to take any route I can to get there, w ...
15 comments25 Apr 2017 - analyst1243
They are the biggest professional services firms in the world. They offer some truly exciting career opportunities on this planet. Any pro recruiter will attest to the fact that the Big Four-- PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and E&Y-- give an added weight to you ...
20 comments30 Jun 2012 - debasubhra
ER vs TAS
Equity ResearchTrying to figure some things out for the long term and would like others input. Currently in ER (Im a CPA), wondering if it would be smart to try and get into TAS at the Big 4. I see it mainly as two paths: (1) stay in ER, most likely start studying for t ...
8 comments6 Jun 2019 - ironman32
CPA to i-bank/hedge fund/pe
Investment BankingBig 4 experience, state school, 5.5 years out of college, what are my odds? I would prefer the finance route, as I'm ok with long hours as money is priority for me. 2 things against me, I understamd 1) I'm 'old' to be taking a few step ...
29 comments18 Feb 2009 - hol3
A Big 4 audit vs tax thread, with a (hopefully) unique twist
Other IndustriesI'm an intern this summer with a Big 4 firm in audit. Started the first few days of June. I basically chose audit because of better exit opps (into something perhaps less strictly accounting), team environment, and everyone seemingly hating tax. This ...
19 comments28 Jun 2014 - Art.Vandelay
2nd Background Check Between Internship and Full-Time?
Management ConsultingHello- I interned at a Big 4 company in their advisory department last summer and received a full-time offer. A few weeks after accepting the offer I found myself in some hot water with the law (DUI-D Charge, trial set for February). I realize this is a v ...
14 comments30 Oct 2016 - JohnAnderson3
Big 4 Opportunities
Management ConsultingWhat are the exit opportunities of some one working for one of the Big 4 accounting firms? Mainly geared at someone who wants to leave after working there 2-5 years. Is it possible and/or likely to get into consulting at a BCG or McKinsey type? Are their ...
23 comments27 Sep 2012 - Redwing8
Big 4 transferring offices (audit)
Off TopicLet me start this off by saying I'm not sure if I selected the right "forum" topic, so if anyone can direct me let me know. About me: So I interned this past busy season at a Big 4 accounting firm in the south east (I won't say the exa ...
15 comments29 Mar 2017 - undermostprawn9
Equity Research vs big 4
Equity ResearchHello, I am currently a college student looking for ideas on where to start my career. I am an accounting major at a good business school and have a great GPA. I have been doing a lot of searching of what would be a good career path for me. I have been no ...
18 comments3 Jul 2014 - hello1570
To wrap up this 4 part series, I want to go into a little about the actual work itself and what you will be doing. Per usual, I will compare some typical roles in accounting with the typical roles in finance or banking. Accounting Audit In audit, your goa ...
13 comments30 Jul 2014 - Big4Bound
Corp Fin F500 or Big 4?---> End goal MBA
Corporate Finance, Development and StrategyI'm interested to know others' opinions on whether a Big 4 gig or Corp Fin at a F500 would look "better" on an MBA application. Right now, I am working at a Big 4 in audit, and doing an advisory rotation with the strong possibility of ...
15 comments30 Oct 2015 - breezy44
Next big step to the C-suite
Corporate Finance, Development and StrategyHi all, Not sure if this question was already asked else where... Anyway, I'm 28, with an MBA, half way done with my CPA, working as a Senior Financial Analyst for a Fortune 50. (probably a dream job to many) Life is easy at the moment. However, I fe ...
17 comments5 Apr 2013 - asianguy85
Naive team player in the middle of a well oiled office political machine
Investment BankingContext: Acting as a senior associate at Big 4 accounting firm on BBB client engagement (et al, MS, JPM) on fund of funds structured private equity partnership/ multi-tiered corporate tax returns. Each fund assigned has an associate, senior associate, man ...
15 comments8 Sep 2014 - Sifaka
Resume critique for Big 4 SLP/internship
Resume AdviceHello fellow monkeys. Just wanted to get a little bit of review on my resume. I'm a junior accounting major at a non target university. Looking to get accepted into a Big 4 SLP this summer. I realize I may not have very "relevant" experienc ...
17 comments8 Sep 2012 - Art.Vandelay
Big 4 restructuring vs. banking restructuring (and exit ops)
Investment BankingHey guys, 1. What are the main differences between Big 4 restructuring and restructuring at a bank? I have heard of one Big 4 Restructuring group doing doing distressed M&A deals, but do all of them do this? 2. Does anyone have any insight into exit o ...
14 comments11 Oct 2014 - J-Man
Big 4 (Corp Fin) vs. DCM... steps towards PE/top MBA in a few years?
Investment Banking... big 4 DCM ...
18 comments16 Jan 2010 - Vz
Big 4- CFA
Other IndustriesDo the Big 4 firms (esp their financial advisory units) pay or chip in for their analysts to take or pass the CFA Exams? I.e. do they have incentive programs in place similar to those for the CPA license? TIA big 4 CFA CFA Exam Salary ...
11 comments12 Apr 2019 - PBF
post MBA offer from Big 4 accounting firm
Investment BankingHello everyone, I have received a full-time offer from one of the Big 4 accounting firms from their Valuations group. However, I am not sure if they are low-balling me with an offer of $72K. This is a post MBA offer with 1-2 years of experience being coun ...
17 comments15 May 2010 - esnips123
Big 4 vs. Accounting at Big Bank- Big bank such as Goldman?
Investment BankingWhere is a better place to start a career, a big bank such as Goldman, Morgan Stanley, or Deutsche in their Finance/Accounting department or working at a Big 4 firm? I assume Big 4 because you can get your CPA right? I am getting a Master's in Accoun ...
14 comments18 Apr 2016 - pitching101
F500 executive from Big 4
Corporate Finance, Development and StrategyHello all. Just wondering how common it is, or how plausible it is, for someone coming out of the big 4, likely in audit, to eventually obtain an executive/upper level position at an F500 after the jump to industry. Also, would Big 4 advisory have a bette ...
15 comments25 Jun 2012 - Art.Vandelay
Why would you go to a Big 4 Advisory?
Management ConsultingHey all, I have historically been looking at other areas, but through a connection got an interview with a Big 4 Management Consulting team out of the blue- in a location where I do not speak the country's language (they know this...). The field is e ...
12 comments2 Mar 2014 - Blackberry4Life
PWC vs KPMG NYC Tax Offers
Investment BankingIf I have an internship offer from both KPMG and PWC in tax for NYC which should I take? I liked the people and environment much more at KPMG and they also offered to pay me more. KPMG offered around $30 an hr and I know friends who just accepted fulltime ...
12 comments21 Mar 2018 - pitching101
Big 4 above Bain and BCG?
Management ConsultingeFinancialcareers published an article where they surveyed 6,500 consulting professionals globally on the ideal professional services firms to work for and the Big 4 surpass both Bain and BCG. The Big 4 consulting practices have gained a lot of prestige i ...
11 comments26 Feb 2016 - city_north
How Is Corporate Banking and Big 4 TAS different from i-banking?
Investment BankingI was wondering what the difference between the groups in the title are, because I tried reading about them, and they all seem relatively similar. Corp banking (from what I could gather) seems to be involving less $$$ in terms of the size of the deals (an ...
16 comments11 Jan 2010 - ibankingreject
Hello, I'm new here, so I apologize if I've done something incorrectly. http://www.razume.com/documents/27711 Anyway, I'm entering my 3rd year as an Accounting Major at an above average state school. I have 89 units, so I'm essentially ...
14 comments26 Sep 2012 - zzzzzsssszzzz
How accurate are these salary figures?
Management ConsultingFor post-MBA offers: PwC MBA Signing Bonus: $25,000 (+$10,000 if you interned) Base: $140,000 Relocation: $2,000 Performance Bonus: up to $27,000 Ernst & Young MBA Signing Bonus: $20,000 Base: $120,000 Relocation: $2,000 Performance Bonus: up to $30,0 ...
11 comments1 Dec 2014 - JhonGonzals
PWC Structured Finance Group
Investment BankingA family friend is a partner at PwC in their Structured Fin group, I might get an internship next year is it worth A) making a friend jump through hoops B) Doing it as I come from a nontarget? The money looks good, I suspect this guy brings home 1.5-2MM a ...
15 comments12 Dec 2010 - guyfromct
Big 4 => Strategic Finance/FP&A Role Possible?
Corporate Finance, Development and StrategyHi, I was wondering if anyone knows how possible it is to move from audit at Big 4 in a major city to an FP&A or "strategic finance" type of job within a company after working 4-5 years and getting a manager's designation. When I say st ...
13 comments15 Jun 2013 - Lester Freamon
Boutique Valuation Firm or Big Four Financial Due Diligence?
Job Search AdviceAny thoughts in career, exit opportunities and etc.? 1 year of experience at assurance, ready to jump as soon as possible Boutique valuation firm pays pretty well at 65k + 20-30% bonus Big 4 FDD- what is the salary/bonus situation? Thanks for the input bi ...
10 comments22 Jan 2018 - shzzzz
4 Months in a F500 Consulting Firm, But I Need to Move For Personal Reasons. What do I do?
Management ConsultingHey everyone, I'm wondering what's the protocol I should follow about changing jobs and/or moving after recently joining a new company. I graduated from a good midwestern school a year ago, and moved back to my east coast home city because my co ...
10 comments8 Jul 2016 - rt2k15
Starting in Audit at BIG 4, Help Guide Me
Hedge FundI will be starting in audit at a Big 4 this summer. I was wondering how the process works when getting placed into an industry/company/etc. Do we get to pick what companies (large/small) or industry we audit? How do they determine what teams we are placed ...
12 comments7 May 2014 - TheContrarianSeer
Big 4 question
Job Search AdviceOk, so I'm in my last year of high school right now, and I want to study accounting. After researching a bit, I saw that a lot of people said you should work at a big 4 firm for +-5 years, while networking with your clients so you can get a job offer ...
12 comments6 Oct 2013 - Eli-Burghardt
Exit Opportunities for Systems Integration Consulting
Management ConsultingI would like to know what some of the possible exit opportunities are for someone with 2 years of systems integration experience at a Tier 2 consulting firm. I just want to see what the available options are. consulting big 4 mbb deloitte big four Accentu ...
10 comments23 Feb 2018 - AdnanNKhan
Can an average Big 4 guy earn between 200k and 300k?
Other IndustriesCertainly there are quite a few people who achieve more than that. What I mean is usual (or slightly above average) case. Is it fairly common for a person who started a career in Big 4 to make 200K ~ 300K in their mid-30s?(or late 30s) big 4 ...
9 comments7 Feb 2017 - Adrianople
PwC Interview- HELP PLEASE
Job Search AdviceI recently completed a phone interview with a campus recruiter at PwC. The interview ended quicker than I thought leading me to believe that I might have got rejected. I am not an accounting backgroud so I will not have enough credits to sit for cpa upon ...
11 comments10 Dec 2014 - Kkkkkenneth
Big 4 vs Bloomberg?
Investment BankingSo looks like full-time recruitment has almost ended and I haven't been able to secure an IBD offer due to the small number of analysts they are hiring. What I do have now are a Big 4 Audit offer, a Citi private banking offer and a Bloomberg Sales an ...
14 comments21 Dec 2009 - monkey101
KPMG Strategy & Operations (Strategy & Growth Associate)
Management ConsultingHey everyone, I am new to the board. I have a job offer from an F100 as an industrial engineer ($80k), but my real passion is business strategy. I wasn't able to lock down anything at MBB or Deloitte, but I did get an offer from KPMG for their strate ...
11 comments27 Sep 2014 - WorkHard75
Internal Audit at BB vs Big 4
Other IndustriesMight seem lame to most but I'm just an accounting type of guy. Could anyone give their 2 cents on audit opportunities in bb vs big 4? In terms of salary and exit opps mostly. Also how does someone land an internal audit job at an investment bank? Mo ...
12 comments6 Nov 2012 - WhoSteen
Big 4 audit or Corporate Banker if I want to break into IB later?
Investment BankingHi, I get my MSc in BA and econ in 2 months from a non-target Scandinavian school. During my studies I have been working at local branch for a tier-1 Scandinavian bank. The job was deputy client executive, mainly assisting client executives administrative ...
6 comments3 Apr 2019 - Aaxel22
Hi guys, so this is my second post so far, and I'm thoroughly enjoying the feedback I've been getting from ya'll (especially from @DickFuld). This particular subject involves entrepreneurship, so I decided that posting this in the VC sectio ...
10 comments19 Jun 2015 - Origin
Where you go to school matter? (Accounting and Big 4)
Investment BankingHey WSO, first time posting. I didn't see an accounting sub forum so I decided to ask here. I have a question and that is, does where you go to school for an accounting degree matter in the eyes of the Big 4. I live in Canada, and go to a college, th ...
12 comments26 Mar 2012 - tgtony
Big 4 audit v tiny no name corporate finance
Job Search AdviceHave an interview coming up for the corporate finance with a tiny accountancy firm (three partners). Currently working in Big 4 audit. Would I be mad to leave big 4 for this position? At least I would have some corp fin experience but I imagine the deals ...
12 comments18 Feb 2011 - Maherj1
Consulting Firm College Recruiting Timeline?
Management ConsultingHello, I am a senior college student applying to consulting jobs. I have interviewed with some firms, but haven't heard any further from them yet. I am just curious to know if you would like to share some information about the time frame these firms ...
12 comments28 Nov 2010 - RaphL
Corporate Finance Qualification- Any insight?
Investment BankingHi guys, Do you have any insight about the corporate finance Qualification offered by the ICAEW? Since I'm currently working in CF in a Big 4, after rejecting an FT in a BB (may God kill me for this), but I'm considering trying to move to the ba ...
10 comments19 Apr 2016 - cruel3a
Financial Due Diligence vs. Valuation
Other IndustriesHey Monkeys, I have an offer for two Big 4 Transaction Services jobs, one in Financial Due Diligence and one in Valuation & Business Modeling. I was wondering which would be better starting off if I am looking to eventually get into PE. The Valuation ...
12 comments22 Mar 2010 - lmb1234
Another big 4 question. Help!
Investment BankingAlthough I don't have to worry about a summer internship for a while (about this point next year) I'm starting to really consider what I want to do with my life. As of right now I am a finance and accounting major at a decent university and I ha ...
11 comments2 Mar 2011 - Faddy
Final Round- EY TAS
Investment BankingI have a final round interview for Ernst and Young 's Transaction Advisory Services (Valuation and Business Modeling) for the San Jose/San Fran/LA office. Anybody with prior experience here know what to expect? consulting big 4 i banking transaction ...
11 comments25 Feb 2011 - ThirtyThree
Exploding Offer v JPM
Job Search AdviceSo I just had a superday at JPM for their freshman/sophomore program yesterday, and on my way back, I received an exploding offer for a management consulting SA stint at a big 4. I have until Tuesday. How long does it take to find out after the superday? ...
11 comments19 Feb 2011 - revoad
take pwm offer at boutique or go big 4 acct
Asset ManagementHi everyone, What i have come here is to ask whether I should take a PWM internship this summer (rising senior) or an internship in audit at a big 4. My career plan is to work at a big 4 auditing financial companies and then get an MBA and make the switch ...
11 comments30 Nov 2010 - liore22
Met An Auditor Recently Who Called Himself a "Consultant"...
Management ConsultingHi, So I just met an auditor who works at the Big 4 (this is an AUDITOR, not a TAS dude) who said that he is a consultant despite the fact that he is an accountant. Is this terminology correct, because in a way, you might be able to call them "consul ...
11 comments23 Nov 2010 - george_costanza
thoughts on PwC advisory services?
Management Consultingany thoughts on PwC advisory services? anyone here have some insight into their health care advisory division? consulting big 4 IBD mbb Salary ...
11 comments15 Jul 2010 - consulted87
KPMG Consulting
Management ConsultingWondering if anyone has any idea of the health of KPMG Consulting? From an outside perspective it would look like they are aren't being as aggressive on inorganic growth compared to the other Big 4 (Deloitte acquiring Monitor, PwC acquiring Booz, and ...
9 comments13 Nov 2014 - sevenforone
Intern pay-> full-time offer figure
Management ConsultingI'm asking this question for a close friend. If you're familiar with this topic your help will be appreciated. She is an undergrad Advisory intern at one of the Big 4 firms, and her summer compensation: Monthly base of $4,600: Translates to ~55k ...
10 comments9 Jun 2012 - Petite Lap Giraffe
Accounting at the Big 4 with no accounting degree
Other IndustriesI'm currently a sophomore (Rising Junior) at a target school for accounting. Would be possible to land a FT position at the Big 4 without having an accounting degree or being CPA-Eligible? I am currently a double major in accounting and business admi ...
10 comments25 Apr 2012 - TrulyWallStreet
2 Offers to choose from: Need Help!
Investment Banking. big 4 M&A ...
10 comments4 May 2012 - SpeculatingInvestor
Advice: Becoming a Big 4 Partner/Sr. Partner
Other IndustriesIt has been my goal since my senior year in high school to become a senior partner at a Big 4. I am now a rising sophomore in The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas. I am in the Master of Professional Accounting Program and will be grad ...
9 comments3 Jul 2014 - jcquincy
9-5 exit options
Other IndustriesHi, I am going to be a senior in college and trying to find career options. I know a lot of people on this forum are super ambitious about their career and dont mind working 60-80 hour weeks throughout their entire career in order to make a ridiculous amo ...
9 comments22 Jun 2014 - hello1570
What do restructuring bankers do in London....
Investment Banking.......thats so different to those in Big 4 restructuring? Now bear with me for a second, this is a serious question. It may be different in the states but it seems in the UK the big 4 get some of the biggest bankruptcy/insolvency cases. PwC got Lehman and ...
9 comments6 Jan 2012 - Maherj1
I don't know what I am doing wrong. I need advice on how to improve.
Management ConsultingHello, I am currently a 4th year Accounting/Biz Economics double major at a state school (Think SEC school). The school isn't very prestigious and recruiting is average. I am trying my best to get into the advisory practice at any firm however I have ...
10 comments10 Mar 2011 - SPH
Which Big 4 Accounting Firms have the best tech clients?
Corporate Finance, Development and StrategyHey everyone, I am currently an Accounting major interested in entering the Big 4 audit sector. Most of you probably know that many individuals leave Big 4 either to move on to other industries or because clients pick them up to work for them. I would eve ...
9 comments15 Jun 2013 - artfuldodger23
2 offers: which one to take?
Corporate Finance, Development and StrategyBig 4 senior here, and have been looking to make a transition into an fp&a role. I've gotten two offers so far, and looking for some opinions on which one to take. Comp is similar between them, so not as much of a factor. Offer 1) Financial Analy ...
7 comments21 Nov 2016 - romborama
Internship Offer Rescind?
Management ConsultingRecently got an advisory internship offer in the Big 4. GPA was a 3.5 at time of application. Looks like I will be failing one class (with As in everything else), dropping my GPA to a 3.4. I know the drop isn't as big, but will the F cause them to re ...
8 comments12 Dec 2014 - beginnerconsultant
From Big 4 to Big 3
Management ConsultingHi everybody. I have been working as a consultant at a Big 4 firm for approx 6 months. I plan to transfer to the Transaction Services group in 6-8 months. What do you guys think what would be my chances to get into McKinsey, Bain, Booz, etc. after a coupl ...
9 comments19 Jan 2012 - mashable_force
Big 4 resume development
Other IndustriesI'm posting this here because part of it is fairly specific to accounting, and I don't think the resume forum guys want to see me again. One of the criticisms I received on my resume was a lack of skills and interests section. I have some backgr ...
9 comments19 Aug 2011 - obscenity