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Big 4 Tas/Deals/Advisory working experience in middle east
hi everyone I really appreciate it if someone can share the working experience in middle east in the Tas/Deals/Advisory business line right now. Big 4 deals teams in China are doing NPL, in UK are laying off. Is it much better in the Middle East region?
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...
DCM or Big4 FDD/TAS, which is better to pivot to IB?
Hi. I am an undergrad at a T50 with a decent business school, but not a target for IB. I have already accepted an offer for summer 2023 with a big4 for FDD/Deals Advisory in NYC. I have a good relationship with my campus's main recruiter for BofA's debt capital markets. I've done coffee chats with...
Please roast my resume, trying to get into Financial Due Diligence
Hello, I am currently a second-year student in a 4-year program. I am currently working part-time as an Audit Associate at a Big 4 firm, and hope to get into Financial Due Diligence after graduation. I really appreciate all feedback.
Please Roast My Resumé, Student Trying To Break Into FDD
Hello, I am currently a student in my 2nd out of 4 years of uni. I work part-time as an audit associate and am trying to move over to FDD. I would really appreciate any feedback.
FGMK, LLC
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FDD case interview?
Hey everyone! I am interviewing for a FDD intern position and there is a case interview portion, I was wondering if anyone had any good cases to practice/material they think is useful to help prep?
Looking for Database/List of Mid-Market financial consulting firms
Hey everyone, This is my first post to the forum. I happened upon this by trying to look for mid-market financial DD firms. I thought if I could find a forum with people in the finance/consulting field, I might be able to find what I'm looking for. Just like the title says, I'm looking for some kind...
Financial Due Diligence Data Base
Does anyone know a database reporting name of Financial Due Diligence providers per deal ?
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...
Best practical readings to prepare for a career in FDD
Hi, I'm a MSc student with experience from Big Four audit that just accepted an offer for a TS position at another Big Four firm and I've been looking around for readings (books, articles etc) that could provide a solid knowledge on how Financial Due Diligence is performed in a practical manner. Of...
Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence) - What did you exit into?
For those of you that moved on from Transaction Services (Financial Due Diligence) - I'm curious to find out what you went on to do? Answer Template Title: Industry: Pay: STET, bump or drop Hours: Better or Worse Culture: Hindsight: Was it the right move or the wrong move and would you have done...
Due Diligence in IT Company
My company is looking to buy their first IT company that has two legs. One in Germany and other in America. They want to know if there is any way to make the due diligence faster and cheaper. So I wanted to draw from experience if you have any idea as to what should be the strategy here. What do I...
Interview Question re: Lender Due Diligence Process
Had this question asked in a case interview the other day and wanted to get your input on it: So say you work at a bank and one of your portfolio companies approaches you regarding an extension on the maturity of their revolving credit facility as well as execution of a forbearance agreement. They...
Valuation Internship vs FDD
Hey everyone! I have a 3 years’ work experience (articleship) exposure to audits. I cleared my CPA equivalent exam of my country and now I am looking to change my domain to move towards IB . I want to know what would be a good start to my career. I have an option of taking up valuations at one of...
Due diligence pains
Hi everybody What is some of the most obvious pains you experience during due diligence processes? e.g. advisor coordination, request list coordination, meeting scheduling, Q&A list management
Big 4 TS --> VC
Long time lurker on the forum, now at a crossroads and would like some advice. Background: London Big 4 TS (financial due dil) analyst who is currently still in a training contract. I have been offered a role at a small VC fund (
Financial Due Diligence Internal Transfer Interview
Hi guys, I have an interview for an internal transfer within my Big 4 to the financial due diligence group. I really just have one topic of concern for anyone who could provide some insight. What sort of interview questions should I expect (seeing as this is a transfer)? Would these be technical,...
Accounting Due Diligence - understating debt
Hey monkies - my PE prep book says that in accounting due diligence, Accountants make sure that "any outstanding liabilities are categorized properly as debt or working capital. "this is important because debt is subtracted from the purchase price, so sellers have an incentive to classify iffy items...
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...
Valuation vs. Restructuring vs. Transaction Advisory Services vs. Financial Due Diligence
Can someone provide a high level overview of the similarities and differences between the following service areas of financial consulting: Valuation, Restructuring (consulting), Transaction Advisory Services, and Financial Due Diligence? I know the Big Four has a pretty strong grip on all of these,...
Transfer to Big 4 FDD from Audit or Wait for Botique/MM IB Offer
All- I was hoping to get some advice from the board on my current career situation. I've been working in Big 4 audit for 2.5 years, early promoted to Sr. Associate after a year and a half and have spent the past year networking and interviewing for investment banking analyst roles. I've had moderate...
valuations at PwC vs. Financial due diligence at EY
Hello guys, I have been selected at PwC and EY for valuations and Financial due diligence profiles respectively. Need your insights on which will have better growth, learning and chances of breaking into front end M&A profiles. I am a Chartered Accountant ( equivalent of a CPA) and have completed 2...
Transaction Advisory Vs PE FoF to get to direct buy side PE
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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...
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