What are the Big 4? Discussions

Hi Fishes,
What is a good average salary for a senior tax associate with 4 yrs of experience in market? Especially at big 4(KPMG)

Any drawbacks to moving from b4 audit to a regional firm’s tax department? Been trying to make the switch within my current firm but it doesn’t look like it will work out for at least another year. About to go through my 2nd busy season as full-time and 3rd busy season overall.

In B4 south Florida audit practice, can you specialize in a specific industry as a senior or/and how does this process work?

Hi folks. I’m a data scientist at a T2/B4 firm that does fairly technical work. I am prepping for interviews to transition to SWE-data at a big tech company and currently have a little over 1 yoe.

Since prep usually takes a while for swe, I have not started seriously applying. However, I am likely to receive an offer for 110-120k at another consulting firm. I was hoping to get some thoughts from other technical folks that made the transition. More in comments

Can Big 4 IT audit folks describe a little bit about how your firm schedule your job? Do you have to take actions to find the job yourself from the managers in order to bill? Thank you!

Let's do a due date roll call, see if we have any due date twins!!! 😬😬 I'll start, mine is July 10 (2 days b4 my bday, hoping for a bday twin)!! 🎊🎉

What kind of positions can you get at a Big 4 with a CFE?

Hi Fishes,

which of the Big 4 has the most twisted process of onboarding a new supplier? a comparison of cycle time would be great to know

also Independence seems to be a major factor in new supplier approvals..can anyone share how it was managed it their previous Big 4 organizations?

Have been doing consulting for multiple years (think Accenture, Big 4) and am working through my Exec MBA (think NYU, Columbia).

Want to finally do some real strategy work. Anyone up for a chat and/or referral?

Anyone went from Big Law to Big 4 consulting?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking to build a career within the ESG consulting and strategy space. I am in a career transition phase and have a tax consultancy background from a Big 4 for 5+ years. However, I believe I have gained some skills that are transferable to ace at ESG consulting as well. While I am still in the process of upskilling myself and gaining the required knowledge, could you help me with referring my CV or with some leads? 

A question to guys who work in Big 4s, what exactly do you feel proud of when you say you work at a Big 4?

Asking out of curiosity.

Any experience with working for CITI (US)? Sibling is offered a role and is wondering if she must accept? She is looking to establish WLB considering her 6 month old baby still needs her time. Will moving out of a big 4 and getting into an industry role with CITI help her ? Any insights much appreciated!

I need advice.. I am supposed to be starting a new job with a one of the big 4 firms next week, but my current contract job has offered me the full-time position as well and this offer is better than the one offered by the big 4 firm. I accepted the firms offer months ago but now i have to back out last minute and i feel terrible about it. How should i communicate this to them?

Hi fishies! Considering an internal big 4 move from Western Europe to Dubai. Not sure about WLB and whether there’ll be enough growth and learning opportunities after reading some of the threads here. Anyone up for sharing their experience? Especially concerned about sexism / racism as a WOC…and whether moving back to Europe in a few years will be difficult because the ME experience won’t be considered valuable.

what is the best big 4 for work life balance?

At what point is it too late to switch into PM from consulting? I get people do it all the time, but how often is a 33 yr individual at MBB or Big 4 getting a PM offer at FAANG (that’s willing to put in the work)?

How are layoffs decided at B4 and Midtier? Is it from on high (i.e. your utilization and outlook is shit). Is it the partner(s) you work under being like oh yeah fuck this guy, let him go and let's keep Debby who hasn't billed dick in a dick year. Just curious. Recently promoted, but drunkenly pessimistic.

I’m a second year attorney at a smaller general litigation firm looking to specialize in Labor and Employment law. About 30-40 percent of my workload is EPLI at my current firm. I am currently interviewing at a Big 4 firm. Any advice on interviewing, and hopefully eventually transitioning to the new role? Thanks in advance!

What does it take to switch from B4 tech and data practice to an infrastructure PE firm? Previous background was at a top technical advisory firm working on infrastructure deals so understand the process but don’t have the traditional finance background. Thinking about going to a renewables fund.

Hi Network
I have ~3 years of work experience in data science and cloud, please let me know in case of any opportunity (Delhi NCR) . I am on notice my LWD is 31st March 2022

Do you guys respond to emails and phone calls over the weekend or have you been able to put boundaries in place wit your boss?

What is Tier 1 Team leader designation in DXC?

Anyone have experience with Russell Reynolds Associates?

Hi All

I am new here. Please help me get likes to activate DM. Thankyou!!

Hello everyone! I am looking for advice. I am a C&B Team lead ( about 15 years of experience) but all my experience was in Russia. Now I got married and moved to UK , plus we have got a baby in 2019 so now I am looking for a job in UK having 3 years of career break. Although, I am getting CIPD lvl 7 diploma this year. I am not ready for team leader's role now . So my question is about HR area, where could I find a job with my only Russian experience? HR generalist, C&B analyst, HR BP, recruiter?

Poll: Do you have tattoos? If yes, how many? Any visible?

Hey Folks - I’m planning to buy my first home in a metro that I want to move away in 5 years or less. In this case, is it wise to choose an 5 year ARM rather than 15-30 Y loan?

What is the deal with this Embark company I keep seeing people join?

I’m trying to hire two roles and am really struggling with candidates asking for way more than I’d be prepared to pay for their experience and skill set, yet feel held over a barrel due to the climate. Anyone else having the same issues?

Hi All, does attending the HBS Summer venture in management program in your junior year give you a shot at HBS for MBA eventually ?

How many days does TCS takes for TR round results

Has anyone ever taken an Amazon assessment? What’s the all about?

After technical round HR asked me to go for a orientation session. But instead of orientation it was another interview call, and now there is no update from HR !
Anyone has faced similar situation or how much time HR usually takes for offer discussion?

Junior AD’s — how long did it take you to get your first gig? I keep trying and trying with no luck.

I’ve been seeing that VP-level comp is very hard to reach. Where do most end up after a few years if not in PE?

Hello Fishes,

I have recently joined Infosys as System Engineer. I don't have even 6 Month experience. Any suggestions for me to take my skills up? Which technology should I upgrade myself? Any suggestions is welcome.

P.S. - I am looking for joining a product based company after a certain period.

During managerial discussion manger asked me "how soon can you join us"

Is this a red flag for bad work life balance?

Hi Fishes, Any idea how much a TCSer born and brought up in TCS with 18 years of experience and at C4(Consultant) grade might get ?

What are the benefits of joining GOC is it same as google?