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Incoming M&A Advisory at a Big 4 — WSO Courses: yes or no?
Hi, I'm a final year undergraduate in London, expecting to start work in lead advisory at a Big 4, specifically in FIG M&A, this autumn. I missed out on getting a Graduate Analyst position at BBs and EBs this cycle but am hoping to lateral in 1-2 years (depending on how much experience I get)....
How easy is to move from audit Big 4 and then into IB?
I am starting a role in audit at one of the Big 4 (London office) in September, in the audit team where I'll hopefully gain the ACA after 3 years. My ultimate/eventual aim is to move into the M&A arm of an Investment bank. I've heard that an internal move in a big 4 firm into CF/ M&A first is the...
Q&A: Big Four Valuation Associate - Deciding Whether This Job Is Right For You
Mod Note (Andy) - This Q&A was originally posted last year but @SeekingAlpha180" said he can still take questions from you (+new questions about his transition) 3/7/16 update: WSO Monkeys - I just moved to a top MM IB doing M&A in one of the main sectors I covered in valuation; I'm happy to also...
Debt and Capital Advisory or M&A? Where would you go?
Hi all, TLDR because I know people here are really busy and short for time. Choose one: M&A or Debt and capital advisory. I have offers in an accounting firm (yes, for shame I am posting in the IB forum but I figured that M&A and DCA are similar to the work of a lot of IB) for both divisions. I have...
M&A strategy jobs
Dear all, I have landed an M&A strategy consulting job in February this year at one of the Big 4 in Japan. Whilst I am genuinely enjoying the contents of the projects (commercial due diligence, PMI, M&A process improvement etc.), I find working with Japanese people quite stressful at times. Please...
M&A TS New York or CF London (both big 4)
Hi there guys I have an opportunity to either join the M&A TS team in NYC or the CF team in London of a big 4 firm. Which one would you guys suggest Ito exit opportunities into investment banking, specifically equity research? Also, would M&A TS count towards CFA® experience? Thank you!
Q&A - 1st Year LatAm M&A Analyst in Big 4 Corporate Finance
Hi all, I haven't posted here in a while but have benefitted tremendously from the insights posted by others. Figured I would contribute to the community by sharing my experience and answering any questions I can. About me: -Finishing my 1st year working as an M&A Analyst working and living in in...
M&A Consulting
I graduated in May 2014 and started working at a Bank as a Financial Analyst for 6 months. I have two CPA tests under my belt but looking at all these job descriptions doesn't seem like it helps. How can I obtain this goal in becoming a M&A consultant?
Big 4 TAS ---> B School ---> IB?
Hey guys, long story short: I have a good friend working at one of the Big 4 who is willing to refer me if there are any positions open. I've missed the boat when it comes to investment banking as an analyst (Already out of college for a year, no internships) so I wanted to get any advice on trying...
Career change from M&A Tax
Hey guys - does anyone have experience in switching career from a Big 4 M&A Tax group? I have been in tax for over 3 years now and have done many deals. That got me more interested in the finance side of things. I recently thinking of switching career into investment banking, private equity, equity...
Head of sales in small manufacturing company vs. Associate at Deloitte Financial Advisory
Hi all, I am an economics graduate with one year of EY Advisory experience mainly in project management of large international projects (got an IPMA-D sertificate). During my study years I was quite interested in finance (scored 590 on Bloomberg Assessment Test - this puts me among top 10%...
Unexpected Dilemma!
3 months ago I was losing hope on getting placed before my undergrad is over. I thought my finals will end in May and I'll be on a job hunt at least till August or so ! Well ... how things can change. I have not 1 but 2 offer letters currently and my last exam is on the 23rd, i.e on Friday! Anyway ,...
Best route to Transaction advisory?
Hi all, First post here. I am currently in audit at one of the Big 4 and am interested in eventually transitioning to transaction advisory services, specifically accounting due diligence for M&A and perhaps later, some valuation work. What is the recommended path to doing so? - How many years should...
Reappraising the Big 4
Disclaimer *********When I refer to Big 4 here I'm talking about Big 4 M&A ...i.e. the teams that actually do deals...I am not referring to Valuations, business modelling, transaction services/support, restructuring, transaction advisory services, audit, advisory or any of the other services...
Big 4 Post Internship
I am currently working for a Big 4 firm as an intern in M&A Transaction Services. I was curious to hear responses on what to expect after my internship. For instance, will I receive a job offer? Will it be in M&A? If I don't what advice could you give me for future career moves. Thanks.
Big 4 + CPA + CFA® exit ops
Just wondering what exit ops look like for somebody coming from Big 4 Valuations (or M&A) with CPA and CFA® ? Would be particularly interested in hearing what exit ops would be like in London/Europe (would be ACA qualification instead of CPA) but would also be interested to hear from folks in the...
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