Ernst & Young

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...

29 Nov 2019

Hi guys. Senior at target school just finished recruiting and have to respond to offers in a week. Would love to hear thoughts as I evaluate the two offers I have on the table. EY FSO TAP based in NYC: 75k base, no bonus, standard benefits. I interned there the past summer so know a fair amount of...

18 Oct 2018

I got an offer from EY advisory but I'm considering passing it up in order to interview at Deloitte. I would be taking up a Supply Chain Management Consulting position at both companies. I'm mainly considering this for two reasons: 1) Deloitte generally has a bigger brand name (at least in Canada),...

13 Nov 2018

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...

04 Nov 2021

Hi Everyone, I've been lurking this forum for a while but now that I'm at a crossroads with job offers, I figured I would come out of the shadows for some help. Sorry in advance for my absurdly long post... Here are my current offers (all are in the same city): EY Business Advisor Program...

19 Nov 2014

I'm currently a freshman at UNC and will be interning for EY in their Risk Advisory services sector this summer through a fellowship program. What are my options as a sophomore to make me competitive for MBB recruiting as a junior? I plan on joining some campus VCs (GroundUp Ventures, Contrary,...

18 Mar 2020

Hi all, First time post here so I'm going to keep it concise, detailed and insightful where possible: Background: Graduated from an elite Australian University with decent (credits) marks. Completed two degrees - Commerce (Accounting Major) and Information Technology (Business Information Systems)...

06 Dec 2014

I am posting this on behalf of my bf. He has also left a thread. Hoping to get more responses this way. He has offers from EY TAS and HLHZ FAS for internships this upcoming summer, which will hopefully lead to full-time. The question is, which one to go with? Facts: - HLHZ pay is 5k more - The team...

18 Oct 2018

I have my bachelors from a top 3 engineering college (MBB Target School) and MBA from a top 7 B-School (MBB Non-Target School) in an emerging economy. I have worked with the strategy team of the largest private company in my country for an year post MBA post which i am planning to move to EY-CDD...

23 Apr 2014

Hi guys, As the mid-tier of the consulting industry consolidates, can anyone speculate what might be in store for other firms who are left behind by PwC and Deloitte's moves to provide a full service consulting offering? At a recent networking event with Booz (now Strategy&) employees, one told me...

26 May 2014

Hello, If someone is working in EY's Transactions Advisory Services (TAS)' Operational Transaction Services (OTS) practice, would it be possible for that person to transfer to Parthenon-EY? They are housed under TAS so at least its the same group but I understand that they are strategy focused....

20 May 2015

EY has confirmed they will be combining to Parthenon as part of their Vision 2020 growth model. "This is an important acquisition for TAS – the combination will strengthen our front-end corporate finance strategy services in line with our Vision 2020 Transaction Strategy and Operations (TSO) 'Big...

26 Jul 2014

Hi all, for some time I have realized that the best way for me to break into IB is to start in accounting (I know this alone can be controversial, but please focus on the point of this topic in your responses). Since I am starting in audit, I am wondering which firm is a better starting place: EY or...

21 May 2014

I have an upcoming 2nd round interview at E&Y for their Business Advisor Program (BAP) in their Financial Services Office (FSO) in NYC. Does anyone here know anything about this group, and the interview process? The interview process involves 2 behavioral interviews, a case interview and a writing...

16 Oct 2010

Hi, I just wanted to get a better idea of what types of projects EY FSO Advisory staff work on. Some background: I received a internship offer from EY for next summer and have to accept it by the end of this summer. I am debating whether to accept this offer or deny it and chase an IB or S&T...

30 Jun 2014

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 ,...

20 May 2014

No doubt feeling the growing heat from the recent report on the demise of Lehman Brothers and the accounting shenanigans that led to it, Ernst & Young is going on the offensive by claiming they discussed Matthew Lee's whistleblower letter with the Lehman board and that Lehman's failure had...

24 Mar 2010

I accepted an offer from Deloitte a few days ago and was just wondering if anyone knew the exact promotion structure in terms of years etc on the audit side of things. I believe in 2 years, one can become a senior, but I may be mistaken. Does someone have the exact years needed to become senior...

22 Nov 2012

Does anyone know what the starting accounting salary is for someone at the Big 4 who has 150 credit hours? (I know you can start at 150 credit hours and still be working toward your MBA). I plan on starting during my last year of grad school, I will have 150 credit hours but no MBA for another year...

07 Aug 2011

I'm in the interview process for a Senior Consultant position in FSO Enterprise Intelligence position in NYC. I am pretty confident that I am getting the job. However I am more interested in getting some info on what you guys know about that group. Hows the group? good opportunity for growth? how...

09 Dec 2012

Hey folks, Its been 12 months since I started with a EY in southwest area (Houston, Dallas). I recently received an offer from GT in the same city for Valuation Service Group (VSG). EY office is about 900 employees total, around half in audit. GT is 200 employees total, about 9 in valuation. Work is...

27 Sep 2011

130,000 career seekers from a business or engineering background list their dream employer. Google remains an un-stoppable force, as ever, taking the top spot for another year running, but it's the auditing firms that dominate the rest of the top positions with KPMG, Ernst & Young,...

09 Nov 2010

Hello, Does anyone have any insight on Ernst & Young's Financial Services Office in NYC? Right now I'm approaching 2 years at a BB and am in talks with headhunters on interviewing for this area of E&Y. I'm looking to learn more about the interview process, deal flow, culture, and career trajectory...

11 Mar 2015

Hey guys, I got invited to a super day this Friday for the "Business Analyst Program" which is a four year rotational program within E&Y's Financial Services Office. I have been able to pick up a little bit from reading their website, but I was wondering if anyone had gone through the interview...

08 Feb 2011

I have worked with a public consulting company for 2-3 years mainly doing M&A strategy work. I have recently received offers from E&Y's TAS group in business integration, and a small boutique firm which focuses in the tech space - which pays 35-40% more and offers a more entrepreneurial environment...

31 Jan 2010

I recruited heavily for IB from a top target school but haven't had any luck yet. I have an interview set up with EY Valuation and Business Modeling this week and was wondering if anyone can speak at all to this division. -How similar/different would it be to an analyst role at an investment bank?...

19 Feb 2015

Does anyone have first hand experience or know of anyone that has worked in this group? Hours/pay/exit opps/etc? Based on my research, it seems like they work with a lot of private equity shops doing pre/post merger due diligence, integrations, performance improvement, etc.

02 Dec 2013

Hey Everyone, Just wondering if anyone has an opinion on this group with EY or if anyone has worked in it. What kind of work were they doing? Is this less consulting and more straight assurance? They have been selling this to me as an advisory/consulting position however I am a little hesitant. For...

31 Oct 2017

Hi WSO, I'm a senior at a state school with a decent reputation. I have a 3.6 GPA in accounting and management information systems. My previous internship experience is in back office strategy at GS and at a large Fortune 500 company. I currently have offers from a big 4 and a CRA. At the Big 4 I'll...

17 Mar 2015

Hi, I'm a junior in college looking for internships, and recently applied to and received offers from EY for their Business Advisor Program and Deloitte for their ERS program (business risk). The Deloitte program is for Boston and EY for New York, though I have no real preference for location. The...

16 Nov 2011

I have offers from both Ernst & Young's Business Advisory Practice (Financial Services Office) and Accenture's Management Consulting Development Program. My degree is in finance but I fit better into the consulting world and management consulting would be a great place to be. Any thoughts on what...

06 Nov 2011

Hi WSO Members, Wanted your opinion on a career choice I am in the process of making. A little background, state school grad, UTC rotational program grad. Planning to apply to MBA school Aug 2013. I have the option of joining the UTC internal audit program and just interviewed at a small consulting...

27 Nov 2012

I was recently contacted through LinkedIn by a recruiter from EY FSO who said she's like to connect with me to network and discuss potential opportunities with EY. I got back to her immediately and I have a phone interview early next week. I was hoping that I could get some insight into what the...

06 Oct 2016

Hi all, Long time reader, first time poster. So I've managed to get myself offers for BSc Accounting and Finance at LSE and for A&F at another top 10 university (UK), but it is run by a Big 4 firm, and offers paid internships throughout, a paid year out with them and a almost guaranteed job with...

23 Dec 2012

In terms of prestige and MBA opportunities would you choose duff & phelps or Ernst & Young transaction advisory services? Both positions are for valuation. I'm not necessarily looking into transitioning into investment banking. But in terms of work life balance, and a shot at top 10 MBAs, what are...

11 Nov 2009

I am working at E&Y India TAS team in India having 2 years of work ex currently. I graduated in finance from the top business undergrad school in India with an average score (65%, GPA 3-3.2). Although EY TAS in India (top of Bloomberg league table for dealmakers, Yes, GS & BOA are behind EY in...

07 Apr 2010

I have an upcoming 2nd round interview at E&Y for their Technology Advisor Program (TAP) in their Financial Services Office (FSO) in Charlotte. Does anyone here know what the interview will be like? I was told that the interview process involves 2 behavioral interviews and a case interview. Can...

16 Nov 2011

What would end me with a better cv for next year's summer at GS/MS/JPM? a) EY India (Deal Advisory) b) A small boutique Asset Management Firm (India) c) Brewin Dolphin- Financial Planning Assistant Intern (UK)

17 May 2022

Hi All, I have an initial phone interview with E&Y TAS for their complex securities position. Any of you currently in that group or know someone who is? I know the run-of-the-mill responsibilities off of the job description, but would like some more color on the true day-to-day responsibilities and...

17 Apr 2013

I'm on the side to apply to different firms. I know that probably Big4 is the easiest way to break into the industry in M&A as an intern, but, If you have an offer to PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, and EY (with similar salary), what firm would you choose? And why?

26 Jan 2021

Hello, I was recently informed that I've been selected for a final round interview for the EY FSO Business Consulting program. Does anyone have any insight into this program? What exactly is it? What do you do with the role? What's the interview like? Thanks!

03 Nov 2021

Hi everyone, Anyone who had an experience with S&T Case Study Interview for this year 2021? May I ask for your experiences? How hard it is etc. Thank you very much

06 May 2021

Hi everyone, Anyone who had an experience with S&T Valuation Case Study Interview for this year 2021? May I ask for your experiences? How hard it is etc. Thank you very much

05 May 2021

Looking for tips for EY's FSO Technical Consultant final round interview - any and all advice is appreciated (especially in regard to the Case)

09 Feb 2021

Guys, Just got invited to Final Round for EY's EDGE – Property Tax Group. It is a new program the EY offers and opened offices in Nashville and Charlotte. Does anybody have any insight on what the interview might consist of? Or if anybody has interviewed for it and can offer any advice. I am new...

15 Nov 2019

Hello, all. I was granted a second round interview fore EY's Full-Time BAP Program in New York City. I wanted to ask anyone who has gone through the case in a previous interview and if they can provide insight as to what I should study (ie., P&L, entering a new market, pricing, or growth and...

08 Oct 2017

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02 Dec 2015

Can anyone tell me their thoughts on going to the M&A advisory team at E&Y London. Is it a good firm with good cultures? How would you compare it with mid market M&A firms? Is it good for resume and exit opportunities?

20 Aug 2015

My recruiter gave me the option to choose. I'm interested in the tech scene in SF and want to eventually end up at a VC firm. However, I have a finance background and NYC sounded like it had a higher client concentration. Does anyone know if I'll actually get to work on cool tech projects in SF or...

02 Jul 2018

Recently got an advisory internship offer in the Big 4. GPA was a 3.5 at time of application. Looks like I will be failing one class (with As in everything else), dropping my GPA to a 3.4. I know the drop isn't as big, but will the F cause them to rescind the offer? I will be retaking it before the...

12 Dec 2014