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Any EY VME staff members willing to answer some questions?
I just got a full-time offer to join the VME group at EY. Super stoked because the pay is ridiculously high considering I come from a no-name school and I'm just wrapping up my undergrad. I had a few questions about the job, mostly curious how much travel you get to do, what type of software you get...
Big 4 CF vs MM IB - HELP!
Hi all, I currently have 2 offers, one from a solid MM IB (HW/WB/Baird) and one for Big 4 CF M&A. They pay at both is similar base but the bonus at IB is triple that of B4 - that said the hours are significantly worse. Is there anyone who has done both and can comment on the key differences between...
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Two offers - Need advice for first job out of uni
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Corporate/Business Valuations vs Portfolio Valuations
Hey all, Currently at a non-B4 firm in the valuations practice working with corporate valuations. Looking into transitioning to a buyside firm to a portfolio valuations role working with private companies. However, I have two concerns: 1) if the ultimate goal is to get into Corp Dev or something...
Big 4 Exit Ops - REPE Shops
Hey all, First post on here so I hope I'm doing this right. I'm a rising senior interning at a Big 4 right now on their transaction real estate team, and although I love the people I'm not sure the company culture fits my personality well. I'm going to be doing some MBB / banking full time...
Cofffe chat with M&A VP after applying for a job
I work in Big 4 audit and applied for a role in my firm's Corporate Finance group through the internal careers website. I spoke with an analyst and an associate in the group, and one of them put me in touch with a VP. I have a virtual coffee chat with the VP soon and am not sure how to approach the...
Big 4 FDD Salary expectations
Any idea about Big 4 TAS Salaries for the following in the US? FDD Commercial Restructuring Valuation
Big 4 Audit to Investment Banking
I graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a 3.64 GPA in Economics & Accounting. I am 7 months into Audit at Big 4. I know I want to work in Investment Banking. For the last few months, I have been spending all of my free hours studying technicals, building models, and networking. I have gotten a couple...
M&A Advisory at Big 4 (need urgent response before offer deadline!)
Recently got offered an associate role at a Big 4 firm for M&A Advisory. This is in a relatively stable middle eastern country. They would start me at Associate 2 and fast track to Manager in 1,5 years which is a pretty good deal. Manager is akin to a VP in this group. I would be 27 by the time I'm...
Exit Opportunities - Big 4 Audit to Finance (NYC)
I know this is a question the community has seen before, and yes I have read them all, but times change and new insight is always appreciated. I am currently a Big 4 Auditor in the firms Financial Services market in NYC. I only note NYC because it adds to by experience with high finance. I have been...
Which is less unpromising: IB Ops or Big 4 Consulting in small market?
I know that both options are not really top choice, but as a non–target with very weak background, I'm glad to even have those. So basically I've got offers from two different GS European offices and offer in business consulting at EY. The facts I'm considering: – From what I've already read on...
Question about Exit Opps from Deal Strategy/Strat Consulting
Hi guys I have an offer from KPMG Global Strategy Group - Deal Strategy. My career goal is either to move into Investment Banking after a few years or directly into Private Equity. How do you guys rate the following position in terms of exit opportunities? This is a position in Europe. Participate...
From big 4 consulting to PE - what are my chances?
Background: - Currently a senior consultant at a big 4 with a handful of projects under my belt. - Hoping to write CFA level 3 in May, I was planning to write it this summer but it got delayed because of covid. I am acing the mocks consistently now so I am pretty sure I can pass it. - Completed the...
Networking with the Big 4 after turning down an internship offer
The title covers it pretty well, short version is I turned down 2 B4 advisory intern offers (2 of the 4) for a MM IB internship and they cut the internship and didn't extend any FT offers. Any good advice for reaching out to the B4 firms? If I was able to get an offer at 2/4 of them without...
F500 Corp. Fin vs. Big 4 Sophomore Internship? (Advice Needed)
I am a sophomore at a top 5 business school and I am deciding between two internship offers. I can't choose between them so it would be greatly appreciated if as many of you could give me advice. I am interested in consulting/finance and would like to work at the top of a fortune 500's Finance...
TAS to IBD, what are the odds?
Odds of breaking into IB from TAS (Transaction Advisory Service), specifically as a Valuation & Modeling Analyst , say, from a firm just outside of the Big 4 Accounting firms? If you have successfully made the switch, share your story. Note: Ik there's forum for this already, but it's a bit dated
Big 4 Pre-Interview Social
Hi, I currently have a Big 4 Pre-Interview social (virtual) coming up. I was wondering if anyone has been to one of these? What to expect? Is it informal and what kind of questions should I ask? Never been to one of these, thanks!
Fund Accounting vs FP&A
Hi, I am currently looking to exit Big 4 Audit and have the following two opportunities: Finance Manager at Top VC firm (in-charge for reviewing all accounting work prepared by out-sourced accountants. basically operations and reviewing work here along with work with auditor requests). Senior FP&A...
Big 4 Risk Advisory Offer vs Small Strat Firm (Advice wanted)
I am a senior Fin/Acct major at a top 50 state undergrad business school. We are Big 4 target but not MBB/IB so I know where I stand. I have a 3.7 and decent involvement. I currently have an offer for BIg 4 Enterprise Risk Advisory after I graduate which I got from an internship. I enjoyed the...
Big 4- Is it Possible to move from Risk Advisory/Assurance to Valuation Services
If i start off at a Big 4 firm in Risk Advisory. Is it possible to move into Valuation after 1-2 years within the same firm?
Big 4 Internship to Management Consulting
Going into my junior year at a non-target, I was curious what the best department to intern with at a big 4 that can help lead to moving to strategy or management consulting roles. This is largely in the case that I do not get any internships at any MBB or boutique strategy firm. Pivoting from an...
MSc Applied Economics for IB/PE/VC
Hello, dear. I am an East Asian student who is going to attend the MSc Applied Economics PGT at Bath University (Social Science Faculty, not Management School). My dream job is the FO /MO in IB / PE / VC in London. But I am not sure is it enough. Should I get one more Master's Degree in a more...
Implementation to Strategy Consulting: Tips / is it worth it?
Fellow Monkeys, I've occassionally followed WSO threads since university and there's been some good advice. I'm sensing a blocker and can do with thoughts from the consulting community/looping in with those in strategy consulting for a view. I've been working in FS implementation consulting for...
Want to move from Big 4 Audit into Consulting (UK)
I have been working in big 4 audit now for just under 3 years and have obtained my ACA. My contract with my firm end of 2020, but auto-renews and makes me assistant manager unless I choose to decline the offer. I want to move into consulting, I have spoken to individuals who have worked in companies...
Best big 4 consulting dept?
I have to decide between big 4s for management consulting. I have offers(associate) from 2 big 4s and soon i'll ace the other 2 too but i still cant decide which one to join. I value work culture and entrepreneurship. Also, im aiming for a top 10 mba in future. I've heard deloitte and pwc are...
EY TAS Val vs Alvarez & Marsal Val
If you had to choose between the following two offers which one would you choose and why? Alvarez & Marsal Valuation Services - Sr. Assoc. - 20-25% year end bonus based off hours billed. EY TAS - Valuation & Business Modeling - Senior - 10% year end bonus, however EY is offering 10k more on the base...
Reneging on a Big 4 for a Corporate Banking Role
So I accepted an internship offer with a Big 4 in NYC earlier this year. It was all I had at the time and was unsure or not if I'd be able to break into banking as I attend a non-target. I was just extended an offer with better pay, and a housing stipend also in NYC at a large bank. How do I go...
Big 4 Tax - Real Estate Exit Plan
Hi All, I narrowed down what I would like to pursue and the jobs that are currently available online that I would like your advise on applying for. I have been working in the financial services group within a big 4 accounting firm and specialized in compliance and REIT due diligence for a real...
ER vs TAS
Trying 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 the CFA (2) get into TAS (hopefully M&A), see...
Switch job for better chance of M7 or stay?
Hi folks, summary of my situation: - Experience: 2 years at a Big 4 doing Valuation (mainly business valuation and building financial models; not much audit assist). I was also asked several times to join in FDD engagements so I'm positive I could also get some FDD experience. About to get promoted...
Q&A - Big 4 TAS Financial Diligence
Hi 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 a Q&A for the next two weeks give or take to answer questions/thoughts you might have. Hopefully I can help despite my limited background, given the seeming lack of...
Big 4 audit or Corporate Banker if I want to break into IB later?
Hi, 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 stuff, preppin for credit memos and...
Mckinsey PDP Leadership Rotation Program??
Mckinsey recently posted on my school's job board about some new rotational program they're opening up. Does anyone have any insight about what the role is actually about - the description sounds like a lot of jargon. What does any of that description entail about what you'd even be doing on the...
Q&A: PwC Audit --> Advisory --> Top 15 MBA
Starting a Q&A thread for any Big4 Auditors or Advisory folks looking to transition to a 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 enough for giving me the knowledge and confidence...
Boutique IB vs Big 4 CF for M7?
I'm a 2nd year associate at a Big 4 TAS (Valuation), looking to lateral after I'm promoted to senior. I'm aiming for M7 MBA (Wharton/Columbia/MIT) and read that the adcoms are suckers for big brand companies. However, being based in South East Asia, I don't have many choices. The best brands I could...
Comparing Deloitte vs KPMG?
What'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 board. User @lou", an investment banking analyst,...
Deciding between Consulting and IB and other options
Basically, I have to decide what kind of job I want to pursue post MBA in order to even apply for an MBA . How do I decide between Consulting, PE , IB without any internships beforehand? My background: I am a CFA charterholder, working in Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence) in one of the...
[cross-post] Corporate Development - worth the paycut / lateral salary move (london)?
[reposting from CF forum for more visibility/appropriatness] Hi guys Exploring Corporate Development opportunities. Some roles that recruiters have approached me with from SMEs / several hundred m turnover companies are on 55-60k. Is it worth taking such a side ways / back wards step salary wise? I...
Corporate Development - worth the paycut / lateral salary move (london)?
Hi guys Background - Big 4 Audit followed by close to 3 years in Strategic Finance Analyst role in leading corporate. Currently on 60k PS and most likely going to get bumped to 65k in Dec but high chance to 70k & promotion to Manager role. Exploring Corporate Development opportunities. Have had...
Career shift to an advisory role with Big 4
16 plus years of experience with a one year MBA from India. 11 plus years of post MBA experience in IT Consulting as Business Analyst, Project Management, Product and Consultant for a variety of consultant roles. I am interested in getting back to school (a decent online MBA) and take up advisory...
Big 4 TAS: Valuation or FDD to transfer to IB?
Which is more relevant for IB? I have offer for both. I plan to work 2-3 years then exit to IB (as in my country IB rarely recruits college grads). In the end I went with Valuation but I still have time to reconsider. Valuation Pros: - experience with modeling (DCF/comparable company/precedent...
Big 4 Intern Experience
Does anyone have any experience interning at a Big 4 accounting firm? Really interested to hear any insights
Boutique IB or IBD of Big 4
Dear community, I am from Asia and have 2 offers - both IBD - 1 from a boutique IB and 1 from a Big 4 firm. My goal is to study MFin at MIT/Oxford/Cambridge in 2-3 years and go to BB IB /PE in US/UK/Asia. The boutique IB has 10 offices around the globe, including NYC & London, although most are in...
Getting into the Big 4 and Your Future Career
Nowadays, 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 entry-level candidate? -Google, Apple and Facebook hire ivy...
Promotions easier in IB or Consulting
Just out of curiosity, how do the promotions compare from IB to Consulting? Is it harder to go from an analyst to Partner at MBB or Big 4 or from an analyst to MD at a BB?
What is comp like at Canadian offices?
Anyone know what the comp is like from Analyst to Senior partner at Canadian MBB and Big 4 consulting firms? Are they relatively close to what they pay in America? Thanks!
No name boutique or Big 4 TAS to get to private equity?
This is my first WSO post. I'm finishing my sophomore year at an SEC school with a 4.0 GPA and a double major in finance and accountancy. When I was in high school, I didn't even know what investment banking or private equity was, and planned to start in Big 4 auditing, switch to private accounting,...
Big 4 IT Audit > ? [Anyone with similar experiences to move AWAY from IT Audit?]
I have been in the IT Audit group for 3 years and looking for a change. I still want to be in the IT field, but want to stay away from audit as much as possible. Anyone with experience on what type of roles they have moved into and advice on how to leverage your experiences from IT Audit in a career...
PE Portfolio Valuations Associate Jobs
A little background, I am currently in a Big 4 Valuations/TAS gig, interested in some of the typical exits (banking, corp dev, corp strat). My specific group does not audit or perform PE / VC portco valuations, but I'm familiar with PEs hiring Big 4 to audit portco valuations for financial reporting...
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