Transaction Services, M&A, Deal Advisory

Interning at EY-Parthenon in their deals practice FDD. What can I expect base and bonus if I get the return.

Looking for perspectives from anyone who has made the transition from Big 4 FDD into a CFO role. Comp wise it’s essentially a lateral move. So more going back and forth on quality of life vs quality ...

Has anyone pivoted from fdd to consulting (MBB)? How did you enjoy the work and hours? Better or worse hours? Im currently s1 at 128k. If i have an opportunity to join MBB at 110k, would that be sil...

Hi! Considering interviewing for KPMG FDD S1 118K in California (Is this lower compared to EY, PWC, Deloitte?). Currently at EY audit (About to be S1). Would appreciate insights on the KPMG FDD group,...

Does anyone know if ‘business development’ roles are same as corporate development?

Should I come back to FDD? SA1 at B4 FDD currently. I have to leave for a few months due to visa reasons. Practice lead wants me to rejoin after I can work again My considerations: Come back: I have ...

what is the market like for a big 4 accounting advisory manager rn? CPA, 6.5 yoe, NYC. if i take a 4-6 month break after leaving my job and before hopping back into interviews, is that going to be fro...

How hard is it to get into FDD or TAS as a audit senior at top 10 firm? Have 2.5 YOE with CPA.

How is GT TAS these days? I see a couple adverts out there for various levels. Do you operate a regional or national practice? What are the billable hour requirements by level?

Anyone have insight into comp. structure for a director role at FTI in their MICO group? Looking for base comp. / annual bonus / sign-on bonus…

Has anyone here transitioned from FDD to RX Consulting? Would love to hear your experiences. I’ve done FDD for almost a decade and I’m over it. I have an opportunity to move to RX consulting at my fir...

Does anyone know if Baker Tilly allows you to be remote?

How does it work if I accept a competitor offer before notifying my current employer and giving my two weeks. I’m open to the idea of a counteroffer. Would it be a massive faux pas to accept an offer,...

What’s Director / Senior manager base and salary looking like these days?

Do you think FDD service is dying as a whole? Due to AI, feels like our work are starting to become more of a commodity with zero value add? Fee cuts, offshoring to get better margins, now companies ...

What has been the highest paying job exit y’all have seen out of fdd?

How is moving to a middle market firm that handles ~5 deals at once? Are these typically a fairly small scope? I’m currently at another middle market firm that does ~2.

What bonuses are SA’s pulling in Big 4 FDD? Got 8% my first Associate year (EY) and curious what to expect if I continue to stay through SA/M. Ik market can mess it up but assuming it’s an average yea...

How important is being outgoing or highly social in M&A, and can someone who is more introverted still succeed in the group? I’m trying to understand what actually drives performance day-to-day.

How has RSM FDD been lately from a WLB perspective? Is there any case to be made from a WLB perspective to go with them over B4 anymore? I heard it was the case in the past. thanks!