• Big 4 vs Mid Tier: What are the key differences?

    Big 4 vs Mid Tier: What are the key differences?

    “Big 4 vs Mid Tier – which will be better for my career?” It’s a question that has taxed many graduates. To answer it, I previously wrote about the differences between working for a Big 4 firm and a Mid Tier Firm, however, I specifically compared to Mid Tier firms below the top 10 accounting…

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  • 9 secrets of Directors who successfully made it to Partner in a Big 4 firm – part 1

    9 secrets of Directors who successfully made it to Partner in a Big 4 firm – part 1

    How to make partner at a Big 4 firm (EY, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC) Want to know what it takes to make partner at a Big 4 firm such as EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC? Making partner at such a huge accounting or consulting firm is the ultimate accomplishment for an Accountant or Consultant, however,…

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  • 9 secrets of Directors who successfully made it to Partner in a Big 4 firm – part 2

    9 secrets of Directors who successfully made it to Partner in a Big 4 firm – part 2

    Want to know what it takes to become a partner at a Big 4 firm such as EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC? Making partner at such a huge accounting or consulting firm is the ultimate accomplishment for an Accountant or Consultant, however, many talented professionals fail to make the cut. To help give you the…

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  • How long does it take to become a partner at a Big 4?

    How long does it take to become a partner at a Big 4?

    It’s a question that most junior members of a firm want to ask: “How long does it take to make partner?” It’s even more difficult to answer. You can work all your life and still only reach the position of a Director or you could defy the odds and make partner by the age of…

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  • How much do I need to buy-in as partner at the Big 4? (It’s not as much as you think.)

    How much do I need to buy-in as partner at the Big 4? (It’s not as much as you think.)

    What is a partner ‘buy-in?’ How does a partner buy-in work? How much do I need to buy-in as partner at a Big 4 firm? These are all questions that I answer in this blog post. What is a partner buy-in? From the Big 4 (KPMG, PWC, E&Y, Deloitte) down to the smallest firms, acceptance…

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  • How to make partner at a Big 4 firm? (part 2)

    How to make partner at a Big 4 firm? (part 2)

    Why do professionals want to know how to make partner at a Big 4 firm? How to make partner at a Big 4 firm? This is often seen as the pinnacle of achievement for any accountant or consultant; a title that many strive for throughout their whole career. In the last part of this two-part…

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  • The truth about what it really means to be a partner at a law firm

    The truth about what it really means to be a partner at a law firm

    When a lawyer “makes partner,” they transition from being an employee of the firm who is paid a salary to become a part-owner of the firm and share in the firm’s profits and liabilities. This is what many conclude when they think of making partner, but what does it really mean to be a partner…

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  • 3 reasons why making partner is not that great

    3 reasons why making partner is not that great

    Do you really want to make partner? Making partner is the ultimate career milestone that many employees at law firms and investment banks strive for, but it’s not as lavish as it seems. To show you both sides of the golden coin, here is the true cost of making partner. What ‘making partner’ meant 20…

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  • How do law partners get paid?

    How do law partners get paid?

    When lawyers make partner they transition from an employee of the firm to a self-employed individual who owns a share in the firm. This means that the way they get paid is very different. To address the question “how do law partners get paid?” here is a quick breakdown of how the compensation system works….

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