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

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…

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

6 ways to thrive in big 4 busy season (without burning out in the process)
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6 ways to thrive in big 4 busy season (without burning out in the process)

Regardless of how many busy seasons you have made it through, when they come around, they can still knock you off your feet. They leave you reeling for a few weeks after. To really thrive during big 4 busy season without burning yourself out, here are 6 things that you need to do. Plan and…

8 foolproof ways to attract corporate clients and win big contracts
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8 foolproof ways to attract corporate clients and win big contracts

Senior decision makers in corporations don’t spend much of their time searching online or using social media. Unlike smaller businesses, they don’t go out to networking events and all of their emails and calls are often screened by assistants. So how do you attract corporate clients if you can’t get in front of them using…

4 key must-dos to survive Big 4 busy season
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4 key must-dos to survive Big 4 busy season

Just the word “busy season” makes accountants at Big 4 firms shiver with fear. It conjures dark images of long hours, tight deadlines, constant pressure, and grueling hard work that lasts for weeks. If you feel like this at the very mention of the word, don’t fret! You can do it! Here is how to…

12 ways high-performers at the Big 4 avoid burnout AND still hit their targets
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12 ways high-performers at the Big 4 avoid burnout AND still hit their targets

Do you know any of those people who are so busy yet they are always able to hit all of their targets? Not only that, but they are always somehow able to take on even more work without their performance suffering. How do they do it? No, they are not superheroes (as far as we…

5 signs that your role in the Big 4 is leading you to accounting burnout
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5 signs that your role in the Big 4 is leading you to accounting burnout

Working in a Big 4 accounting firm comes with a whole lot of respect and rewards but it’s not without its challenges. The biggest one is surviving the demanding pressure day after day whilst somehow keeping your mental, emotional, and physical health intact. Is your Big 4 firm leading you to accounting burnout? Here are…

Working for a Big 4 accounting firm: the ultimate pros and cons list
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Working for a Big 4 accounting firm: the ultimate pros and cons list

Are you struggling with the decision of whether to work for a Big 4 firm or a regional firm? It may be many accountants’ dream to work for one of the Big 4, but that doesn’t mean that it is necessarily the right path for you. There are benefits and drawbacks to working in either…

What does it really mean to make partner? You may be surprised!
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What does it really mean to make partner? You may be surprised!

Ask any fresh-faced graduate in a professional services firm, (all the way up to Big 4) whether they want to make partner.  Almost all of them will say yes, unequivocally. Who doesn’t want the status, glory and rewards of partnership? However, do they really know what it means?  Do you? Let’s have a look at…

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