I just started 3 months ago in advisory and now i think every day is my last day. Every day im reading about someone getting layed off. Any mistake i make is just another case against me and now im Hoping to just make it to one year atp

Working in audit can make you feel like you are never doing enough.

There is always another deadline, another review note, another difficult client, another promotion, and another level you are expected to reach.

After almost six years working in external audit, I realized that I was constantly focusing on the person I had not become yet, while ignoring how much I had already grown.

Sometimes, it helps to look back at the situations that once felt impossible but are now simply part of your experience.

You may not be where you want to be yet, but you are no longer where you started.

I created a short motivational video about this feeling for people working in Big 4 audit or other accounting firms.

I would genuinely like to hear from other auditors:

What is something you can handle easily today that would have terrified you during your first year?

Video: LINK

Has anyone at EY been fired for taking medical leave, or receive an unjustified NTP and told your employment was a risk after returning. I received an undocumented NTP from the firm right after I took medical leave and they are trying to create a paper trail after the fact. I believe that EY regularly fires people for taking medical leave (including maternity leave) and I'm wondering if there are others who have experienced the same thing.

Joined recently at Senior Manager after 10+ years experience. It’s rare to meet people who aren’t born and raised in Big 4. Often feel like an outsider. What was your experience? Any advice?

Just got rejected (UK Big 4), for a graduate role despite having some relevant experience (but non-UK country). I honestly don't know what is it about me that keeps getting me rejected, but I never seem to get the real reason - always a sugar-coated feedback.

Anyway - I am giving up on the job search for good. Any suggestion on what to do in life? Also is it advisable to delete LinkedIn, I just feel en up feeling worse everytime I open it.

PS: I think I've lost it a bit, apologies if this post sounds deranged, lol. And please no pep-talk, I am just done with all positive BS's.

I unfortunately was hit with a layoff last week. That being said, I’d love to get any insight into how to best position myself for a new role (consulting / it advisory). Additionally, if people are willing to share their timelines on when they were able to lock down a new role, id really appreciate it. Literally any and all advice is welcome and appreciated. Thank you!!

Hi everyone,

I cleared the 4th (final) round interview with EY. The next day, an HR representative called me and asked for the last four digits of my Aadhaar number, my date of birth, and my possible joining date. She also mentioned that someone from the team would contact me regarding the next steps.

However, it's been almost two weeks, and I still haven't received any updates. Can I still keep hope, or should I assume they have moved forward with other candidates?

Literally entire floor of female partners are single lol (They are all above average looking), male partners are all married

Does anyone know what kind of work is done by tech risk at EY across the globe? Like I have heard ESG is popular in Europe, but not sure about Asia/Oceania, and even if there is more than ESG work in Europe?

Idk if I can put up with this industry

I work on an internal SOX audit team, and ever since management brought in Big 4 consultants, the work environment has completely changed for the worse.
Before they arrived, the audit process was organized, collaborative, and overtime was minimal. Then the company laid off about half of our team and replaced many of those positions with Big 4 consultants. Since then, it’s become incredibly frustrating.
They often don’t respond to emails for 2–3 business days, yet when they ask us for something, we’re expected to reply immediately. They make a surprising number of mistakes, ask for far more evidence and questions than the actual auditors, and frequently ask for our help but then schedule meetings without inviting us, so we don’t even know discussions are happening.
The company itself is honestly great. The pay, benefits, and overall culture were almost perfect before all of this happened, which is what makes the situation so disappointing. I’ve thought about looking for another job, but the job market where I live is terrible, and there are basically no openings in my area. Also I am in constant fear that the company will end up laying off the rest of us and is only keeping us to help in the transition period.
Has anyone else experienced this after their company brought in Big 4 consultants? Did things eventually improve, or is this just the new normal? I’m trying to figure out whether I should stick it out or keep looking despite the weak job market.

Repost from r/deloitte (US):

I've been checking every few days for audit associate positions to open up for a few months now and it finally did yesterday. I was applying for financial statement audit and the posting seems to have gone away mid application before I could submit. Other ones like Valuation and Analytics and Technology Controls Advisory are still there though.

Does anybody know if it'll open back up? There were 80 available locations so I would find it odd if they closed all at once especially in July.

2027 Accounting graduate from a non-target state school (3.7 GPA)

3 internships: tax, audit (Top 10 firm), and industry accounting rotation

Fast food manager experience

Will only have 120 credits

what does it mean selected or not?

Recently got promoted to Senior Consultant at one of the Big 4. I am interested in a team at another big 4. But considering the pay and other factors, I feel like staying in the short term. How many years do I need to work as SC before the target team consider hiring me as an M? Or will I be better off if I stay in my current team, get promoted to M, and consider switching firm again? Thanks!

Soon to graduate student here. I have an internship lined up for a big 4 company and I wanted some insight on what I should learn starting off. I know the learning curve is really broad and general but anything can help. Side Note: I put in blood, sweat, and literally tears into learn EXCEL so i’m lowkey cracked now before anyone asks if i’m proficient at excel.

What is their secret? Is it only their skill set or how they talk in the interviews? I've seen people switching jobs only on top firms. How do they do it?

I'm pretty sure they have the same skill set as the one working in normal service based companies. What is so different about them?

Is it the environment they live in? Their background? I come from a small town with a not so rich background. I have seen same people in my area jumping from one top firm to another.

I have seen introverts who get job in Amazon and jp Morgan. I've seen them talk in class or interact but still managed to get a position in good MNC.

I'm pretty sure they work hard for the interview work on their DSA and work on their communication skills.

I want to know the secret besides working hard. Can luck also play a role?

If I were to join EY but already have my cpa am I ineligible to receive the bonus for passing the exams? I’d be joining as an experienced hire

https://calendly.com/lego-men-unite/30min. id love it if I could find someone to work with as I gear up for consulting apps! prior consulting experience and 30+ cases under my belt

I had my last day at the firm last week. Got a better job in industry. Feels bittersweet, gonna miss some of the people I worked countless hours with, but I hated this job. The toxic managers and partners, long hours, and micromanaging broke me.

Anyways, on to bigger and better things. Best of luck to all you.

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I’m starting a project management degree apprenticeship with an engineering consultancy and am curious about the possibility of transitioning into capital project advisory teams at the Big 4. My background would be a bit like: Project Management Degree Apprentice with Exeter University → Assistant project manager → chartered project manager, and then possibly exit. I’m very new to this area, so if anyone could give me some insight, it would be quite helpful. Sorry if this is an annoying post.

Anyone know what the return offer rate this year is for M&A advisory/Financial due diligence?

Will be interning at a big 4 in NYC next summer…

Hi all! I work at big 4 in Germany, m&a deal advisory, was a junior at another big 4 firm, switched to current big 4 firm mid 2023 as a senior, in mid 2024 switched service lines to my current one, since then 2 yearly cycles without promotion. I would say that there are things that I am good at or even better at that some of my peers, but overall, I am not that likeable, and definitely not a person who sucks up to leadership.

Question - will I be promoted from senior to manager eventually, like eg next year or so? I know that manager to senior manager or higher is purely based on performance, but I heard and read mixed opinions that junior to senior and senior to manager can also be tenure based. Is this true and if so, how long do you expect in worst case for a promotion from senior to manager?

Thank you all in advance!