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Deloitte M&A (FDD) vs. PwC Accounting Advisory
Two great job offers...having trouble deciding. Goal is to get exposure to deals/transactions and develop an understanding of the value-drivers of a business. Looking to create a foundation for an eventual move to PE , VC , Corp. Dev., etc...(realize it may be a step or two down the road). Trying to...
Hello from a Masshole
Hello I am an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Business Management(with a concentration in Finance) and Economics. Some quick facts about me: * Love golfing *Was invited to speak at a National Honors Conference for an economics paper I wrote. * Huge video gamer My plan is to finish up my undergrad...
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Accounting vs Finance: Part 1 – Career Paths
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 at the career paths of each Accounting – Career...
8 Tips for Your Big 4 Interview
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 students to fill their slots for new hires. How to Act in a Big Four...
DC Advisory vs Big 4 Corporate Finance
Hello Monkeys. Need your help - Anyone know anything about DC Advisory? Any info on their reputation and anything like would be greatly appreciated. I'd also like to know what would give me better exit ops - DC or Big 4 corp finance (both london grad schemes). Cheers
Big 4 – Transaction Services or Strategy?
I have been working in the Consulting/Advisory arm at a Big 4 for almost 1 year. I have been mostly working on assisting banking and AM clients with regulatory compliance. The work I do does not align with my goal, which (at this point of my career) is doing corporate/business development at F500 or...
Big 4 Leadership Programs
Does anyone have any experience with these? I was recently invited to one and was wondering if it was worth pursuing (I am aspiring towards a career in MGMT Consulting or IBD ). If anyone could share any insights in these programs or what to expect, I would be very grateful for the advice.
Work Hours in Big 4 IT Audit
Can anyone speak to what the work hours are like in big 4 IT practices? Does IT audit/advisory have a busy season? Can you compare the hours to CPA accountants and tax?
Big 4 FDD vs Audit
Hello everybody, I am struggling with a dilemma which I can't seem to answer for myself. So any input you guys have is welcomed. Some background: I am currently working in the Netherlands at a Big 4 office. So far I have worked at audit and Transaction Services/Financial Due Dilligence departments....
How to network your way to a Big 4 interview
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 comes down to partner preference. In most cases the firm will...
McGladrey/Grant Thornton Valuation better than Big 4 Audit?
Hey guys, I'm currently planning to start my career in Big 4 audit ( PwC ), but hope to eventually end up in investment banking. I've read numerous posts saying the best way to do that is to transfer into TS/TAS and move from there (whether it's jumping straight to a bank to into a Top MBA). From...
Working In Big 4 Audit in London
Someone 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. Happy to answer any questions. [quote] I...
Corp Fin F500 or Big 4? ---> End goal MBA
I'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 entering into the advisory division full-time after two years....
Moving From Big 4 to a Marketing Role
Hi Everyone So a little background on me first. I'm a first year at a Big 4 in a major market (Chicago, NY) and have been working at my firm for about 5 months now. Late in my college career I had an opportunity to do a consulting project that consisted of designing a launch plan for a major...
Please Help: Resume Review for Big 4 Busy Season Internship
I am going into the spring of my junior year and will be applying for busy season internships for next spring. Please feel free to tear me a new one, I can take it!
KPMG launches Global Investment Fund
What do you guys think of this move? Boom or bust? Its definitely unheard of for a Big 4 firm to branch out into this area of the financial services industry. Given the vast resources of the firm, they may indeed be able to pull this off. However, do they really stand a chance against the more...
Big 4 vs. GE FMP
I 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?
Corporate Finance Q&A with accountingbyday, BJM85, STorIB, and djfiii
mod 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
Big 4 question
Ok, 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 from them for less hours and more money. Is this...
Big 4 Assurance into Banking
I am currently a rising senior at a non-target school and have recently received an assurance offer from a Big 4 for an internship next summer within financial services. My plan is to eventually get into banking especially within M& A or ECM . I am currently interning at a BB within prime brokerage...
Big 4 to AT Kearney
Hi, I am currently working the Operations Advisory division of a Big 4 consulting firm and recently got contacted by a recruiter from AT Kearney . Even though they try to sell themselves as a strategy house, I believe perception is that they are also heavily into operations and that the real...
Big 4 => Strategic Finance/FP&A Role Possible?
Hi, 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 strategic finance, I'm not just talking about corporate...
Which Big 4 Accounting Firms have the best tech clients?
Hey 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 eventually like to transition into a corporate...
How long do Big 4 accountants work until quitting?
In 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 Ranking | How Do I Know Which Big 4 to Work For?
I 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!). Could anyone give me some feedback on which Big 4...
Big 4 Audit - Big City vs. Small City
Hey Everyone, Recently went to several summer leadership programs and looking to decide where to start my career. First off, I want to specialize in financial services (have worked in consumer banking and interning in Asset Management) Questions - What are the differences between starting in a big...
Analytics Services at Large Consulting Firms
Does anyone know how good Accenture 's Analytics services are and how strong of a background in topics like business intelligence, statistics, and mathematics is required? Given that I'll be starting as a Systems Integration analyst soon, is it difficult to get a role on an Analytics project?...
What to Expect as a Big 4 Intern?
Hello 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 services and is located in a major city on...
Too many jobs prior to bchool?
I'm currently a 2nd year IB analyst at a non- GS / JPM /MS/elite boutique firm, and spent ~1.5 year in a Big 4 audit group prior to lateraling into IB . I intend on staying for a 3rd year analyst position in the same bank to lengthen my employment history but don't have plans to pursue direct...
Which offer would you take?
Big 4 Advisory or second tier BB Finance Division? Which one has more long term growth and earning potential?
Next big step to the C-suite
Hi 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 feel that my career is getting a bit "flat"? Like...
Big 4 consulting vs IBM consulting?
I'm considering between these two options. I'm more interested in management consulting . But I don't know which firm I should go for entry level. Between PwC (Performance Alignment) Ernst & Young (PI)and IBM (Business Information) consulting? Any idea? Thanks in advance
Big 4 US vs UK
Not really on topic but when reading these forums I have noticed there is a big difference in the level of respect Big 4 audit receives in the UK vs. the US. To put it short, what is the reason for this difference? Why is Big 4 considered to be more prestigious in the UK? Is it harder to break in,...
Exit Opportunities for Systems Integration Consulting
I 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.
Moving into Equity Research
I 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 considering focusing on the GMAT(for a top MBA)...
Internship help: F50 Corp Fin or Big 4 Audit?
I'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 seems logical to go for the F50 position but I've received...
local boutique vs big4 audit vs master
Hi all, I have interned in a local boutique (with 6 people) in Hong Kong and the MD invited me to go back to work after graduation. I am not sure about whether I should work there or not because the career path is uncertain. Hence, I would like to ask if any of you can comment on the exit...
What do restructuring bankers do in London....
.......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 EY got Nortel for instance. So what would...
Online Masters of Accounting
Hey Guys, I was wondering if anybody has any insight on any online masters of accountancy programs. I'm looking for a part time program and being that I'm a finance major, I have no prior accounting prerequisites. Thanks
underg with a GPA of 3.22, aim for Big 4
Hi everyone, I am currently a junior with culmulative GPA of 3.22 now and expect to boost up to above 3.3 by the end of my junior year. I want to get into one of the Big 4 accounting Firms. My college is a targeted college and I am double majoring in Accounting and Finance. I had a Deloitte Intern...
Internal Audit at BB vs Big 4
Might 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? Most banks aim their recruiting for those trying to...
Big 4 TAS or Top Bank Rotational Program
I need help choosing between 2 offers (both in NYC). First offer: BIG 4 TAS/Audit rotation. For first 2-3 years spend 9 months in audit and 3 months in TAS. After that is over go full time to TAS with rotations throughout the different service lines. Pay is in higher 50's to start with the CPA...
Big 4 M&A Tax Over IB
I'm a sophomore at a semi-target majoring in econ (minoring in acct) and am deciding whether to go into IB or Big 4 accounting. I want to eventually start my own firm and think that if I work in taxes, I could start my own accounting firm after 5-6 years. I'm not really sure if working in IB would...
Updated Big 4 with FDD experience (2 month rotation)
This is my updated resume with FDD experience added. I just completed a rotation and am thinking about whether or not I should start interviewing (otherwise would have to go back to audit and if lucky get hired full time after busy season) I am wondering if I should narrow the side margins on the...
Hoping to land a Big 4 Internship. Resume critique greatly appreciated!
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 a senior. I completed my first major accounting course during...
Why tax
Hello guys, I am going through an interview process with big 4 and I am told that that I will be asked a question: "why tax?" I am trying to know what to answer. I know my answer should be "say whatever you think is the reason you picked a direction" but the point is that I am not sure why I did it....
KMPG Financial Management Associate
Sorry guys, I don't normally post stuff like this but I couldn't find anything on the topic using the search function. I just got an interview with KPMG for full time as a Financial Management Associate. Does anybody know what this job would entail? The impression that I get is that its a management...
Resume critique for Big 4 SLP/internship
Hello 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" experience in the sense that its not in a financial field, my...
Thinking of Switching Big 4 Tax to Advisory? HELP!
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