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EY-Parthenon vs EY TCF for transitioning into IB
Hello, I'm applying for finance graduate programs and looking into EY's Strategy & Transactions group as one of my options. My ultimate goal is breaking in to PE/VC down the line but I'm also interested in moving to BB/EB IB as an intermediate stepping stone (yeah, I know the market isn't great...
Big 4 - London Vs Regional - Career Prospects?
I have received two offers for Big4 audit grad roles, one in London and the other in a London regional (such as Reading/Milton Keynes), however, I am unsure on which to accept. Ultimately, my goal would be to transfer to TAS/FDD/deals after the grad scheme. My main concerns are that, although London...
Big 4 Audit or Credit Risk Internship
Hey guys, penultimate year math student from a semi target in the UK. I have summer internship offers from big 4 for audit and also from a fintech bank for credit risk, both which have suggested they will very likely offer me a grad job after if all goes well. However, I'm struggling to decide which...
How should I prepare for an interview at a BIG 4 as a first yearer student ?
I wrote to companies (in continental Europe) asking whether they are looking for intern. Amongst others, they wrote back to me from a BIG 4 and scheduled a phone interview. How should I prepare for it ? What should I even say ?
EY Business Valuation or KPMG Deal Advisory & Strategy
Received an internship offer from EY for Business Valuation (M&A) and KPMG for Deal Advisory & Strategy Ultimate goal is to enter IB post grad so was wondering which internship would be better suited for that leap. Thanks
What to expect as a junior tax& finance analyst at EY?
Hello guys! Recently, I accepted an offer to work as a Junior Tax & Finance analyst at EY. Does anyone have any experience working in the same position at EY?? I need advice on what I should expect/ watch out or need to do to succeed in my new position (I want to move to IB or PE in the future)....
Scene at Florida International University (FIU)
Hey there everyone, I wanted to ask if anyone here had some knowledge on FIU and how good it is for a student who is trying to get into Big 4 Audit/Tax, FDD, or Consulting. I've generally heard that being in South Florida is great if you are trying to get into any of these but I don't know exactly...
How useful is Big 4 infra advisory for moving into IB/PE?
I have 2 years of infra experience but I don't think my profile is good enough for IB/PE yet. Is Big 4 infra advisory a good springboard into IB/PE? What are my alternatives?
regretting decision early in my career
im sure this post is gonna come off as naive or like a troll post but im just gonna launch this post out and see if i can get any advice . i feel like i fucked up bad choosing to go to big 4 audit. I started this fall. was a super conscientious student and got all my CPA exams done very early. cant...
Deloitte GPS internship or PwC Cloud and Digital internship
Hi everyone, I go to a non target school and did a summer internship at PwC. Was given a return offer in tech consulting (think erp systems). I accepted the return offer for the summer 2024 internship. I am not interested in being siloed into a certain system and I am far more interested in...
Big 4 Business Valuation vs. Bulge bracket Commercial banking
My original goal when in undergrad was corporate banking (good pay, somewhat work/life balance). I landed a job in commercial banking at a regional bank after graduating - loved the environment but the company was small so the deal size and complexity weren't where I wanted. So I decided to go back...
Big 4 Consulting vs. Boutique Management Consulting
Hello everyone, I've received two full-time offers—one from Big4 Consulting (not in the strategy arm like Parthenon/Monitor/Strategy&) for an entry-level position, and the other from a boutique management consulting firm for a more senior role. While the Big4 offer is enticing due to its...
Cornell CALS InfoSci
Hi all, I am interested in pursuing a major in InfoSci (concentration data science) at the CALS school in Cornell. Was wondering what the employment opportunities are like in Banking (BB/EB) and Consulting(MBB/T2/Big4) from CALS InfoSci as the employment report for CALS was not very clear.
Big 4 graduate offer withdrawn a month before start date. Absolutely crushed
Friends, I have recently had my offer withdrawn for a non-strategy consulting role because the company is reducing the amount of work visas that they sponsor. I am already a year out of undergrad, target uni and good grade; however, no previous internships and no related work experience (I've been...
UK Big 4 Restructuring To IBD
I am based in Restructuring and turnaround at the big 4 I will be finishing my chartered status soon next year After this, what lucrative opps are there besides IB? How shall I jump into IB?
USC Dornsife Recruiting
Hi all, was just trying to gain clarity on recruiting for BB/EB/MM IB and MBB/Big4 consulting from USC Dornsife. I know Marshall is a top 10-15 undergraduate business program every year and is recruited out of a lot, but I was wondering what kind of recruitment opportunities are available at USC...
What are the exit opps for Big 4 UK Restructuring and Turnaround?
What are the exit opps for Big 4 UK Restructuring and Turnaround? distressed m and a? IB? HF/PE? Should I complete a MBA?
Masters programmes after 1.5 years at Big 4 to break into MBB
Hi all, I’m currently considering which masters programmes are best for me given my circumstances. I’m in a unique position where I feel as though I can still apply for pre-experience masters, and will have enough experience to apply for experienced masters. Profile : 23 yo Graduated from a top...
Profile review & Advice: Which masters programmes can I get into after 1.5 years at Big 4 to break into MBB?
Hi all, I’m currently considering which masters programmes(Course start date: Sept 2024)are best for me given my circumstances. I’m in a unique position where I feel as though I can still apply for pre-experience masters, and will have enough experience to apply for experienced masters. Profile...
Was it worth it?
Hey guys, I'm currently a rising sophomore at a US based school that regularly sends kids to top-ranked investment banks post-graduation, and I wanted to hop on to get some general career advice. For some context, compared to my peers, I come from pretty humble roots so I don't have the most...
Big 4 consulting as a way to transfer to the US?
One of the universities that I applied to in Europe for undergrad has a lot of graduates working in big 4 consulting, especially Deloitte. A lot of people here have stated that it's better to start at a boutique firm (if you're from a non/semi-target) to break into MBB, however, my ultimate goal is...
What are my chances getting into Big 4 Consulting?
Would love some feedback on my chances of getting into MBB or Big 4 Management Consulting? Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Southeast State School Right after undergrad, worked in Project Engineering in the Fortune 500 Chemical Manufacturing Industry - Responsibilities were in...
Should I take this offer?
So for context: I enrolled into the audit program in one of the big 4s straight out of undergrad, thinking that the accounting qualification, ACA, would be beneficial to my career. I am currently nowhere near finishing the qualification but the non-analytical aspect of auditing is not really...
What exit opportunities do I have from this job?
I've joined this PSG group of the Deal Advisory department at KPMG in EU. This is not corp M&A and I would like to ask what exit opportunities will I have, and also how long would you advise me to stay at this role in order to be able to move to something better. Thanks!
Which is the best option for eventually transitioning to IB?
So I have two offers from big 4, one from audit and one from M&A tax.I eventually want to go into investment banking and was wondering if I should take the audit role and then TAS/FDD or take the M&A tax offer and then do an MBA.
Thoughts on Deloitte ETP?
Hey, so I am currently in my sophomore year at a top undergrad business school in Canada and recently was fortunate enough to receive an offer for Summer 2023 in one of the teams of Deloitte's Enterprise Technology & Performance Consulting service line. I originally was planning on working in the...
Summer 2023 internship recruiting timeline - big 4
Is anyone aware of Deloitte summer 2023 internship recruiting timeline please? I applied one month ago but did not get any response till now.
Anyone heard back from Big 4 yet - FT?
Has anyone heard back from any of the big 4 yet for current college seniors for full-time Consulting positions? I got my rejection from KPMG like 10 days ago without an interview :/
Big 4 Business Transformation
Got an upcoming interview for business transformation internship at a B4. I have no exp in consulting whatsoever, prev internships were in finance/investments. My end goal is PE, I applied bc I've heard IB and consulting are both feeders. Can someone please shed some light on what biz transformation...
Could someone highlight their experiences in a Complex Valuation Securities role at Big 4?
I understand what the role entails but I'm looking for a little more information on hours, pay and exit opps. If I were to stay in such a role, what will the upward mobility look like? Will I be able to break into another industry such as Consulting, Trading, Asset Management etc.?
Choosing Between Internships: Strategy intern @ branding/marketing tech startup VS Business Development intern @ Big4
I'm a rising junior aiming for strategy/management consulting and right now struggling to choose between 2 internships. Both are off-cycle, so I'll have to take a gap semester. In theory, which of these would look better on my resume? Which of these would help my networking more? Which of these...
Big 4 Deals an IB Alternative?
How does the deals division at big 4 stack up to investment banking? Is it a reputable alternative? I would love to know how similar the work is and whether the work/life balance is as bad. Obviously compensation is lower, but surely this would be amongst the highest paid big 4 divisions? Perhaps...
Should i take PWM role in sophomore year, if my goal is to go into IB?
So my situation is that I am in my sophomore year (in Australia) and have been offered my first role at a pretty good PWM firm. This would be my first corporate job. However, my goal is to get into IB eventually. I also have a close connection with a valuations manager at big 4, who i am confident...
What is Corp Dev/strategy at a Big 4 accounting firm like?
Hi all, in the final stage of recruitment into a corporate development and strategy role at a Big 4 accounting firm and currently have no idea what the job is like compared to other corp dev roles in industry. Is there a larger and more active focus on internal M&A? What would the exit opportunities...
CPA's done, now what?
Hi, I'm just another accountant who just finished their CPA at a big 4 firm in Vancouver, BC looking to figure out what their next move is. Any advice on how to get started? I'm burnt out from busy season and have no wish staying in audit longer than the end of this year. So now I'm trying to figure...
How Long Should I Stay At Deloitte Before I Switch to BlackRock?
I am a 4 rd year accounting major interested in tax. I plan on doing a summer internship with BlackRock next summer. After that internship, I will go to Deloitte for a full-time position as a tax associate. I will stay at Deloitte for a few years for that Big 4 experience. However, I do not plan on...
Valuations in "Deloitte" - Final Round Case Study
After two interview rounds for Valuations in "Deloitte", I'm invited to solve a business case. Can you give me any hints on what it might be?
FDD / TAS Interview and Case Study Mini Guide
FDD / TAS Interview and Case Study Mini Guide FDD / TAS (Financial Due Diligence / Transaction Advisory Service) careers are not often discussed under the accounting ‘umbrella’ and as such it can often be difficult from the outside looking in. The below mini-guide for FDD interviews and case...
Software Engineer to Strategy Consultant?
Thanks for taking the time. - UK based, 25, BSc Comp Sci, 3 years at a BB bank as a software dev in a Sales and Trading team. - I wish to change from coding and I feel like Strategy Consulting is something I would really like. Concurrently, I am recruiting and have an offer for a tech Product...
Offer comparisons - China Big 4 couslting vs one of the American Bank technology analyst
Background: international student, focus on long term career development i just got two offer, (1)China Big 4 supply chain consulting (2) American Bank operation and function analyst (1) China Big 4 Pros: Quick growth, focus on Supply Chain Cons: tired, hard to quit from supply chain (2) American...
Big 4 Corporate Finance - IB Starting Salary 2022?
Anybody have offers from Big 4 corp fin / IB and willing to share their starting salary (2022)? Curious to see how different it is from Big 4 consulting (just base, not considering bonuses). Please also state what city you offer is in. Thanks!
MBB research back office vs Big 4 consulting front
Hi there, I am an undergrad at a semi-target school and was offered internships at Big 4 Consulting and MBB Research (think McK Knowledge, BCG DRS). I assume that MBB has a better brand but the role is back-office, whereas the Big 4 internship is client-facing front-office. I also want to note that...
Deal Analytics - what is it?
Hello WSO , Long time lurker, first time poster. I am interviewing with a Big 4 next week for a position on their Deal Analytics team. Does anyone have any knowledge on what a deal analytics team would do versus a regular big 4 deals team or a data analytics team? For reference I have a bachelors in...
Deal Analytics - What is it?
Hello WSO, Long time lurker, first time poster. I am interviewing with a Big 4 next week for a position on their Deal Analytics team. Does anyone have any knowledge on what a deal analytics team would do versus a regular big 4 deals team or a data analytics team? For reference I have a bachelors in...
Big 4 Audit vs Transaction Advisory
Hi everyone, I am graduating college soon and have a few different offers. I have big 4 audit offers as well as a transaction advisory group offer at a medium sized firm. I do not know exactly which route to go. I originally wanted to go IB but did not love the 100+ hours/week. I do not know exactly...
Is it possible to get into BB after TS in Big Four?
Hello Monkeys, I am building my career plan and in case my Plan A (start my career in BB - Elite Boutiques) doesn't work I thought about a plan B. What is better between working in m&a small/mid cap vs going into TS in Big 4 if you want to join BB? Because some boutiques are no name and even it's...
Big 4 Technology Consulting vs. Bloomberg Sales & Analytics?
Like the title says, I'm conflicted in my choice between the two roles in these two companies and would appreciate some comments from industry insiders here. Both positions will be entry level, graduate position and located in the London office. Here is what I consider as pros and cons for each...
PwC Pathway - Private Clients to Banking and Capital Markets
I'm finishing my first year (4 more months to be a year) as a Graduate Financial Auditor at a State's Audit Office. I've decided that I don't want to continue my career in public sector and am looking to apply for an Assurance Associate position at Big 4 (preferably PwC Sydney). My goal is to work...
Big 4 Strategy Consulting Intern to Investment Banking Intern
Hello all. I was wondering if I can get some opinions on my situation. I am a sophomore at a target school (part of their college of arts and science school not business school) who has secured a strategy consulting internship at a Big 4 Firm for this summer. I still want to recruit for banking my...
Big 4 Valuation and Business Modeling Exit Opps
Hello everyone, I recently graduated from business school, have nearly two years in private banking (pwm sales of PE funds and AM in PE as well). I started working in business modeling and valuations at a big 4. We are based in Luxembourg. From what I was told, real valuation work is done rarely....
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