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Welcome to r/Big4, a place to discuss everything related to the Big 4 accounting firms: PwC, Deloitte, EY, & KPMG.

 

Welcome to r/Big4, a place to discuss everything related to the Big 4 accounting firms:

 

PwC, Deloitte, EY, & KPMG

 

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Submissions can range from Big 4 news, pros & cons of working in any of the firms, how to get into Big 4, layoffs, and any other stories or questions related to the firms.

 

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Rule 1. Posts should be relevant to Big 4 careers, recruiting, and lifestyle.

Rule 2. This is not a place to bash smaller firms or people who work in industry.

Rule 3. Keep it professional and constructive. Don't be an asshole.

Rule 4. Do not post confidential information or anything illegal.

 

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Just got rejected by EY UK today. Anyone here who does referral? I'm in GCR Tax btw.

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2024/05/10
14:02 UTC

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Resume questions

How do you guys quantify things on your resume from the “results” side of that equation?

I’m in tax and it’s hard for me to come up with anything quantifiable

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2024/05/10
13:53 UTC

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What is everyone listening to/reading to stay up with accounting trends and best practices?

In the title

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2024/05/10
13:52 UTC

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EY FSO audit - staff 2 cycle feedback

Can someone help interpreting this - I know it’s usually the last two which are more important

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2024/05/10
13:07 UTC

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EY risk consulting: Be Warned, SDC is hunting for prey

Just a warning to people in risk consulting that are on the bench. SDC is spreading its tentacles trying to trap people on an anti-fraud project. They are trying to trap people on it for an entire year. Be warned!

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2024/05/10
12:01 UTC

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Help needed!

I am currently working as staff in EY offshore india, soon i will be an acca affiliate as well as become member too. I am due to be promoted to senior in Ey this year but i am Planning to look for better opportunities outside india as my qualification is global and i would like to work on global platform too. So, EY offers a one time bonus to those who complete their cpa or acca qualification but the person also has to sign a contract to keep working for next 1.5 yr, the issue is should i opt for that bonus and work for 1.5 yrs or do not opt for it and search for opportunities outside india. Also what are the chances of an acca in uae, as i will be looking mainly in uae region.Kindly suggest!

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2024/05/10
11:03 UTC

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Deloitte USI Interview update

Hi all,

I have completed my second round of interview at Deloitte usi on 8th may. When can I expect call back from them?

Thank you

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2024/05/10
07:25 UTC

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Deloitte USI Interview update

Hi all, I have given my interview on this Wednesday. When can I expect call back?

Thank you

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2024/05/10
07:01 UTC

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Interview for internship in audit at EY

Hello! I went through the recruiting process for a position as an intern in audit at EY, passed the logical test and assessment center and was finally called for a face-to-face interview with a senior (or the manager) of the Audit team. They told me that he’ll talk to me about their department and how things go, but I’ll also be asked simple questions that I should know from college (I am in my last year of finance bachelor’s). Can you help me with what kind of questions would these be? From what I heard from a classmate that works there already, her recruiting process went a little bit different, but there were some accounting questions. And I’m not really that good at accounting, I hardly passed my 2 classes of accounting from my first year. So a little advice would be helpful because this is my first interview ever.

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2024/05/10
06:24 UTC

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Is Night Audit at Hotel Good Experience for B4 Audit

Hi, I'm a student transferring to UCSB and am majoring in accounting. I want to increase my chances of getting accepted as an audit intern while in school, so I was thinking about working as a night auditor at a hotel over this summer to gain some experience in this field. Would anyone agree?

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2024/05/10
06:15 UTC

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Worker than a leader

I could really use some advice here. I've been assigned to lead a work stream in an engagement, but I'm feeling a bit out of my depth. I don't feel confident in my abilities for this role, especially since it requires technical capabilities that I don't currently possess.

My partner chose me based on positive feedback from a previous engagement where I was more of a hands-on contributor, and I felt comfortable in that role. However, leading a work stream is a whole different ballgame.

I want to address this with the team before it becomes a bigger issue. I don't want to find myself months down the line, overwhelmed and anxious because I'm struggling to deliver something beyond my capabilities. How should I approach this conversation with the team? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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2024/05/10
04:38 UTC

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When GPT writes the partners' posts

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2024/05/10
02:59 UTC

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S2 unassigned for more than 1 month

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2024/05/10
02:23 UTC

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I been noticing a lot of people talking bad about big 4, specifically EY. Is EY really that much worse than the other big 4 firms?

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2024/05/10
00:41 UTC

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EY Consulting New Grads Question

What have you all been doing during the time offers got pushed and are u planning on taking EY

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2024/05/09
23:15 UTC

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How do u guys do it

HOW? My life has been hell pay couple of months and it literally seems like managers and seniors are just out to get me and to make my life fucking hell. I mean literally when I say literally.

Can you guys pls explain how?? I mean for the first couple projects it was fine, like I had good reviews and performance, but this new one is literally insane. There so much work that is being thrown, from not just one but 2 huge clients. I am the only staff on it and I get pings every 30 minutes to finish something when I have to do 4 other things and due dates that r not feasible.

I literally had a mental breakdown punching a wall, and almost started crying. Do I just quit? What happens is I literally just quit, no 2 week notice.

Not a troll post, I am seeking advice, support, help, anything. All my brother says is to suck it up, I did that for a couple months now I am close to literally saying “fuck u” to my manager.

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2024/05/09
22:29 UTC

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consulting to investment banking

As many of you may know the job market is brutal rn, especially in IB and im still in college. If i don't get into IB right out of college what roles can i get in consisting/the big 4 that may help me transition into IB

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2024/05/09
21:24 UTC

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Caught Between Choices: Juggling Offers from EY and PwC

Good evening everyone, this is my first time using this topic so sorry if it gets a little lengthy, but I've read several people who had a similar doubt but still don't know what to do. Let me give you the context. Last year, I even had an interview with a partner (which was a bit different from the conventional one, as he asked me to ask him the questions instead of him answering, which I found strange at first but since I didn't have a choice I agreed) and it may be that I'm exaggerating, but I thought I did well until I received a generic email saying that I had been rejected. And since I thought I had done well, I didn't accept this generic email and went after the partner on LinkedIn, and to my surprise, he replied saying he liked me and that I had possibly been rejected due to lack of experience and age (which he also said shouldn't be a hindrance since when he started he also said he didn't have previous experience) and he said that if I wanted to try again to join PwC I could speak up and put him as a reference, and that's what I did. Now, getting to the core of the problem, at the beginning of the year I applied for Tax at PwC and shortly after for audit at EY, and while I passed at EY and failed at PwC, recently a process opened for audit at PwC and he recommended me, and this time I'm confident I would pass (for various reasons that are not relevant). But it was only this Tuesday that I received the contract from EY and it's for me to start still this month, while at PwC it's scheduled for September, and I don't know if I should withdraw from the process because I think it would be the right thing to do (and ethical and could mitigate things), but doing this could upset the partner (which could burn a bridge), or do I stay in the process and if I pass go to PwC, which could make me look bad at EY (for telling the partner that if I passed both I would choose EY), or do I stay in the process and try to sabotage myself so as not to pass and hope no one finds out? Personally, after researching and talking to people from both, PwC has the best financial return and has a stronger name in audit, but not that EY doesn't have it since it is also a Big 4, but I intend to stay in audit until a senior or manager position and then go to TAX, and I haven't signed anything yet.

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2024/05/09
21:15 UTC

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Joined in January. Is it too bad for the first feedback?

I am worried. They say that first impression is the last impression. Does it look too bad on me if my first feedback is this. Its just been 3-4 months of me working and have just been part of 1 project.

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2024/05/09
21:08 UTC

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How to access Lead feedback circles

Sorry i am new please tell me how do i see my lead dashboard. Thanks

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2024/05/09
20:58 UTC

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Parental Leave Policy

How long do you have to work at Deloitte before you can take the paid parental leave? Is it available on day one? After working for a year? And I assume it is 16 weeks?

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2024/05/09
18:45 UTC

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Resigning from EY, do I have to pay back signing bonus?

I’m going to be resigning from EY soon, and I got a signing bonus when I joined. Will it be prorated (the terms weren’t clear on that) and how would it be expected to be paid back? Would they withhold a check or would I be able to pay it back on my own?

32 Comments
2024/05/09
18:12 UTC

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future leaders summit

i didn’t get invited to the future leaders summit even though i accepted my internship offer for summer 2025 back in january. does this mean anything? am i just overthinking it?

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2024/05/09
17:58 UTC

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Job offer

I am about to finish my first year at pwc and have received an offer as a financial controller in a mid tier real estate firm outside my country,the cfo knows me and thinks I am very good fit for the job, I told him that I dont have that much experience he told me that he’s looking for a fast learner and a smart individual and dont care that much about experience I’m tempted to take the offer since it is a very good position but kinda scared of what to come next, Help please

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2024/05/09
14:58 UTC

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Best Credit Card to use for points accumulation

Hi all, commencing my consulting career in July. Just wondering what credit cards are best to maximise points collection when travelling for work. Thanks in advance!

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2024/05/09
14:06 UTC

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EY LONDON OFFER

Hi!

I applied for an audit senior role in ey london.

How many days does the recruiter usually take to send a written offer letter from the time they send a congratulatory email and ask for your information?

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2024/05/09
12:51 UTC

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What are some do’s and don’ts for performance reviews

I have my first performance review since joining as an advisory associate. My performance manager is super formal so I’m a little concerned how this will go.

I’ve been screwed with working far more overtime than other associates who started with me. I kind of want to mention this somehow but not sure how to do it.

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2024/05/09
10:19 UTC

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Global Technology Interview: Not hearing back from recruiter?

Hi guys,

I did my first round of interview 2 weeks back for a position in Global Technology. I interviewed with someone from the US for a position in the UK office.

After the interview, I followed up with the recruiter who had reached out to me and got an OOO email saying he would not be there for a week. I tried following up again this week but still didn't hear back from him.

During the interview, the interviewer did tell me, I would be hearing from the HC team the following week but nothing so far.

I am not sure what to do next? Should I just keep on following-up? Any advice would be helpful.

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2024/05/09
07:47 UTC

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Partner Interview Big 4

I recently had an interview with a partner one of the big 4 accounting firms. Interested to know how long it takes to send a rejection email because the partner clearly looked like he did not like me.

4 Comments
2024/05/09
05:41 UTC

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Eyp dubai case study assessment

Hi Team, has anyone given case study assessment as part of manager hiring for eyp dubai? Would appreciate any insights

0 Comments
2024/05/09
04:22 UTC

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