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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...
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...
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...
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...
Big four brexit impact UK
Hi there, I work in a small firm in Madrid but moving to London shortly. I have a also a British passport. I’m hoping to get a job in one of the big 4 in London at some point. I’ve noticed that the big 4 are currently advertising many more jobs in continental Europe than in the UK and I was...
EY SaT (Strategy & Transactions) - What does this team actually do?
Hi guys - I'll cut to the chase; the post title says it all really. I've been browsing LinkedIn for new roles and I am shocked by the sheer number of discrete teams the Big 4 firms like EY have created within what was previously known of as "Corporate Finance / Transaction Services". Each of these...
Looking to move from Audit (Big four) to Mgmt Consulting
In need of some advice/guidance from anyone who might've made a similar jump, or knows someone who has. I graduated from a top tier school with an Economics degree, and the desire to join the Navy through OCS and then enter the Special Warfare community. Covid changed things and made this "plan A"...
Advice on how to get started in consulting
Hello to all! I've been reading this forum for a few weeks now, and the truth is that I've found some great tips that will be very helpful. I am a student of one of the top 20 Masters in Management in the world according to the Financial Times, in an university at Europe. I am writing this post...
Pwc Financial Due Diligence or Corporate Finance
Hey guys, I have two offers for PwC for my junior year internship, one in financial due diligence and the other is pwc corporate finance (which is more IB like). My goal is to transition into IB and then hedge funds. What would you take? Both my offers expire in 3 weeks
Accounting major, can't seem to break into IB
This post is a bit of a desperation post and is two-parted, but I will start with my background. I am a senior in a 5 year master in accounting program at a solid and well-targeted public (you can probably guess). I spent my early part of college as a finance major and gained little traction in IB...
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...
Career path advice to the Big four
I have a similiar question. I am in my junior year undergrad. I am in a 150hr program in which illgraduation with my BBA and MSA. I really Wish to commission in the navy as an officer upon graduation, but I’m curious how this Will affect my career path. I would be able to get my MBA while serving...
Career move for a combination of skills including: data analysis, finance, accounting and process improvement?
Background: 2nd year in big four assurance, has passed all level CPA and level 1 CFA® , has experience in valuation, financial reporting, financial analysis, data analysis, big data, process improvement. I am passionate about working with data, streamlining process, and consulting companies in...
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...
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Layoffs - need to get out
So it appears that layoffs are imminent at a certain sub-division of a big 4 firm and I want to get out. I'm a manager in financial services so plenty of experience and education. Would love to connect with the group here to see what options are out there for me.
Assurance to Advisory Switch before Start Date
I accepted an offer with a big four firm last semester for assurance, but I'm looking to switch into advisory with the same firm instead. I would start either in July or August for the original role. To be honest I applied for the wrong position and feel like an idiot for not letting them know...
Having Second Thoughts About Sticking Around in Auditing
Hi everyone, I've been reflecting a bit on my busy season and discussing with people at the firm what I want to do, and I think I'm coming to the conclusion that auditing might not be what I want to do long-term and am kind of second-guessing my decision to go with Big 4 vs a Rotation Program out of...
Does Audit Get Better After Your First Year?
Hello everyone! I interned in tax at a big 4 last summer and am doing a rotation into audit as a full time hire (started last month). I wanted to check out both audit and tax before making a decision. I enjoyed my time in tax and thought there was a lot of value added. However, I don't want to stay...
EY Writing Assessment Topics?
Hi, I am invited to EY's superday for BAP, a management consulting position. I was asked to complete an online writing assessment based on a website called "College Success". Anyone has any idea what I should expect for that writing assessment? What is the format and what topics would be likely...
Financial Due Diligence Consulting Firms Outside of Big 4?
Hi everyone, I'm looking to move into FDD type of work within the next couple of years and was wondering if anyone knows of firms outside of the usual suspects (i.e. BIg/BDO/GT/McGladrey/etc.) that do the same sort of FDD work that a KPMG / PwC would do? For the sake of clarity, I'm looking for...
Accepted EY Fso auditing offer but now have IB offer, what should I do?
Hi guys, just a quick intro of the problem I am facing. I accepted EY auditing offer after my busy season internship in March this year. However I really want to do investment banking so I kept looking this semester for IB position and went to DB 's super day last week. Today I got a call from DB...
Corporate Finance Rotational Program Vs. Valuation Services - What is better for transitioning to Investment Banking?
As recruiting season comes to an end, I am faced with a decision: corporate finance Rotational Program or Valuation? My options are for a finance rotational program at company in the top 10 on the Fortune 500 or Big Four valuation. My question is what would best position me for a transition into a...
Big Four Consulting
Hello Friends - Just graduated from college with accounting degree, back in NYC , a family friend works at a Big Four firm. They offered to pass my resume along at their firm. Currently not planning to get my masters in accountancy or CPA , so I would be looking more at a consulting gig. What should...
Lying about current school
Hey Guys, I'm an Accounting major really struggling to gen an internship. I'm thinking about lying about the school I go to to get interviews from the big four My GPA is great, extracurriculars, leadership ok, etc. When I go to career fairs I get a lot of positive attention, however this is form...
Big Four Senior Manager Exit opportunities
Most posts here are targeted toward Big Four staff, but I would love to hear from former Big Four senior managers: 1) When leaving the Big Four, how long did it take you to find a job? 2) What kind of work did you end up doing? I am a newly promoted Big Four senior manager in Transaction Services...
B4 CF
Hi all, I would like to ask something which I guess many of you will be able to answer: How difficult is it to transit from other line of service to the CF area within the B4? What do you think is the most important to have? Transferable skills, qualifications (CFA, Msc Fin, etc.), networking...?...
Deloitte FA&R vs. PwC CMAAS
Hi everyone. I am a current audit senior at a big four accounting firm. Now I'm seeking to switch to the accounting advisory practice. I just got an offer from Deloitte Financial Accounting and Reporting group. Also I'm waiting for an offer from PwC Capital Market Accounting Advisory practice. Is...
Deloitte FA&R vs PwC CMAAS
Hi everyone. I am a current audit senior at a big four accounting firm. Now I'm seeking to switch to the accounting advisory practice. I just got an offer from Deloitte Financial Accounting and Reporting group. Also I'm waiting for an offer from PwC Capital Market Accounting Advisory practice. Is...
Job at Big Four before joining as Analyst
Hi Monkeys (haha) So, I am a senior at High School, and have some questions for you. I have been offered a fulltime job at KPMG and PwC right out of high school, where I will be a trainee. It is 30-40 hours a week, and I will required to read part time at the University 2 afternoons a week (about 14...
The Big Four and High Finance
A distant (but not too distant) relative of mine is a partner at one of the Big Four accounting firms. I'm supposed to send him my resume and state which division I'd be interested in. Are there any finance related jobs I can do at a Big Four that would improve my odds of breaking into ER or a HF ?...
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.
Big Four TS/TAS and Major?
Alright so currently I am thinking about either majoring in finance or accounting, possibly a double major if I can do so. My goal right now is to try and get into Big Four TS/TAS valuations or similar. Would just an accounting major be enough to have a shot at this or would it limit me to tax/audit...
Two interviews approaching
First time poster. Always read the site to try and gain insight but never had a need to post before. I have two interviews coming up, one with a Big Four accounting firm in their transaction/valuations group. The other is with Prudential Capital Group as an investment analyst (private placement...
Big 4 Advisory transition to the world of Finance (IB/PE/Corp Dev)
Been lurking for a while now and finally decided to start posting.
What are my chances at an MBA that BBs recruit at?
What are my chances at getting into HBS , Wharton, Booth, Columbia, or any other top MBA that BBs recruit at? * 3.7 GPA from a non-target * 740 GMAT * CPA * Two years working as an auditor at a Big Four Do I have any chance? If not, what can I do to better myself? Is going from Big Four auditor to...
Big four winter vs summer internship
Just wondering about the internship process at big four. Online it seems big four does most of their internships in the summer, yet the internship advisor at my school claims they only offer winter internships and start recruiting in the fall.
Is Changing Jobs Acceptable AFTER Application Submission?
I'm currently in my fourth year as a Big Four Auditor. I graduated summa cum laude (3.6 GPA) from an engineering school majoring in management (satisfied pre-med requirements, switched my fourth year because I wanted to do business). I am way too smart for audit and want to actually DO something,...
Work experience amount at Big 4 for MBA
Is 2 years working at the Big 4 with a CPA enough work experience to get into a top 10 MBA?
Big Four consulting, profile boost, thoughts?
Hi, I am a liberal arts grad with a master's in politics / IR from a top 20 university and have accepted an offer to work in management consultancy with one of the Big Four, however I am not starting until the end of August. I currently work in a horrific job with a firm in a fairly unrelated field,...
Big Four (Accounting) Corporate Finance
I was scanning the bloomberg league tables and I noticed that several accounting firms had a large deal flow (ie Grant Thornton, KPMG, PwC, etc). I know most of the accounting firms have diversified services such as financial services/ audit & tax / consulting. So what is the difference (job, hours,...
What gigs can I get with this resume?
Hi All, I am a rising senior at a non-target. Would love any constructive criticisms regarding my resume format, content, and likewise suggestions. I am looking at career options such as Big Four advisory, Mid- office at BB , or good corporate finance rotational programs. Although my eventual goal...
Big4 offer - mention?
Hey, I have an IBD off-cycle internship interview coming up. I also have an offer (full-time) for PWC audit , should I mention this if asked? Since the internship is off-cycle and after I graduate in a couple of months, I think they will ask me what my plans are if I don't get the offer. Whilst they...
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