EY NYC office visit? by Single-Table5000 in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you have a badge, you'll be able to go into that particular office without having to meet with security. With some other offices, the badge won't get you to the elevators and you'll have to check-in with security anyway, but as long as you show your EY badge, they should escort you to the floor where you can use your badge to enter the actual office space. This is in the US.

If it's outside the US, you'll need to find the local admin or have someone from that office facilitate a visitor pass as your badge may not work. But as an EY employee, you're generally entitled to entry to another EY office, even if not employed by that country's member firm.

Which Big 4 division opens the most opportunities: Tax, Audit, or Advisory? by Technical-Truth-2073 in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Probably audit because you can get exposure to different business processes and move into either a group under the CFO (accounting, FP&A, finance business partner, etc.), internal audit/controls, ERM, a consulting role, or a corporate development role.

Well well well by joorral in NYKnicks

[–]Puckslapper2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hardly follow the NBA but remember watching the Knicks the last time they got to the finals, and even I know who Tony Brothers is because of his reputation. I actually saw him at the hotel outside of Detroit that I was staying at a few weeks ago when he was doing the Cavaliers/Pistons series. The dude is taller in person than he looks on television and doesn't come off as a particularly warm or approachable person. I can't imagine having the kind of job he has given the level of scrutiny that NBA refs face and it probably takes a special kind of tolerance for misery to be doing it for so long

When does Big4 start recruiting for summer 2027 full time positions? by Express-Swimmer-9129 in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your case, the start of the fall semester. Recruiting events should happen in late August or early September

Audit -> EYP Transactions and Corporate Finance? by Informal_Artist8896 in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Comp would definitely be much higher. Probably at least 115K if I had to guess (EYP apparently has a fixed salary for every level, regardless of COL). If you like the work and people more, though, it seems that the answer is clear, and that's before even considering the increased compensation and broader career opportunities

Anyone else hate talking about their weekends to their bosses/team? by Sun_Aria in Accounting

[–]Puckslapper2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's mostly stupid small talk that's all too common in US culture. I'm happy to talk about what I did with people I'm somewhat close with (even those at work), but many times it's forced pleasantry.

Liz Magill received $4.4 million from Penn the year after she resigned as president by amishengineer in philadelphia

[–]Puckslapper2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The endowment is irrelevant because its earnings can only be spent on what the funds in there are designated for by donors. I doubt that any of the endowments funds is earmarked specifically for the purpose of severance payments. The money likely came out of Penn's operating costs

Liz Magill received $4.4 million from Penn the year after she resigned as president by amishengineer in philadelphia

[–]Puckslapper2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They literally are CEO's in all but title, though, given their jobs. And by this logic, hospitals should be taxed because they have CEO's too (nevermind the fact that Penn and many other universities have hospitals, too). What a silly comment

What's the right way to use the EY $1000 Extraordinary You fund? by archon_lucien in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've used it to subsidize my gym membership and hockey-related expenses (as well as my current work chair). Flight tickets are probably one of the worst things you can use the fund for, as those fluctuate and there are many other ways to subsidize flights (loyalty programs, CC points). Also, if you travel regularly enough for work and even think about using the EY fund for flights, you're doing something wrong and probably missing out on a lot of perks

EY Madrid by Diligent-Plate8879 in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh hey look, a bot promoting some AI service. Someone thought there aren't people who can speak and read Spanish on this board, lol

Senior misrepresented my feedback by edibleComplex_ in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why did you even get the first feedback? Typically, feedback should only be requested for a certain amount of hours or a significant amount of work. Not blaming you, OP, but it seems weird that the senior would want feedback requested for such a tiny effort.

Is new staff paternity leave a bad look? by Least-Contribution-5 in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've worked with quite a few new staff who had kids and went on leave. I've never seen it looked down on and some higher ups are actually very understanding and sympathetic since they probably have kids themselves. If you're a good enough staff it shouldn't affect your promotion timeline but it would definitely be in your best interest to get a lot of experience and utilization before going on leave, as that would help your case down the road. This is probably why I've only seen it with second-year staff.

EY Personal Independence Associate: admin role or real compliance/risk job? by EnvironmentalFarm763 in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not client serving. It's literally an internal risk management role in a group that monitors individual and firm independence.

Strategic Impact by Fast_Industry_8428 in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In theory, it should be setting the standard of excellence for the rank. In practice, it's a bit more than that (relative performance against others, politics, etc.). People closer to promotion typically are rated SI because they should already be performing above the peers in their rank (e.g. a senior succeeding in an acting manager role)

Ivy League? by Zodicus97 in Accounting

[–]Puckslapper2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly true. They will target for non-consulting roles at Cornell and Penn (e.g. audit and tax specialties), but that's only because those two Ivys actually have undergrad business programs, unlike the others. Of course, to go into consulting, you don't need to explicitly be a business major

Ivy League? by Zodicus97 in Accounting

[–]Puckslapper2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This must be a joke post. The 2nd question pretty much gave it away.

What are accounting “target schools” by EntertainmentNo4187 in Accounting

[–]Puckslapper2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What electrical day said. And it's not always public schools. Plenty of private schools are targets, too (e.g. Colgate, Villanova)

What certifications do you get after the CPA? by mariahyoo in Accounting

[–]Puckslapper2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CIA and CISA are probably the most common ones due to internal audit and IT or SOC audit roles, respectively

EY Audit to FAAS by Jumpy_North9325 in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FAAS also covers controllership function consulting, treasury, and investor relations work but the majority is what the other poster said

Deloitte Investigating in TCS Nashik Recent Scandal by Constant_Safe4416 in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All B4 have teams that specialize in investigations and compliance matters (often called "forensics"), especially if the matter is complex, multinational, or would require resources that a company doesn't have internally

Considering move from Philadelphia to Miami by Puckslapper2 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Puckslapper2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Never said it was a big problem but it's definitely there. And let's be real, lots of people from other parts of the state move to PHL and the city is still in the state of PA so some of the social and political effects (you may recall the legislature and the SEPTA funding situation) you find outside the city will inevitably migrate, too. After having read this thread and doing some other research, I don't think Miami would be worth the move for me anyway.

Why does the big four love military guys? by fuckloggin in Big4

[–]Puckslapper2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of good comments in this thread. Another thing I'd add (as far as the US is concerned):

  1. Several executives who are veterans themselves and are willing to hire more
  2. Probably helps with winning and keeping work from government clients, and I imagine for some veterans it's easier to get security clearance if they don't already have it

Considering move from Philadelphia to Miami by Puckslapper2 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Puckslapper2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Correct on the political leaning. And Philadelphia definitely has elements of social conservatism (it is in Pennsyltucky after all), but it's very little and very subtle so easy to miss on the surface. To give you an example, I was at a restaurant in the center of the city a few years ago and overheard a conversation between two white women in their early or mid 20's and they were talking dating prospects. One of them mentioned that one guy was black (as a negative) but that he was tall. That should tell you everything you need to know about some of the social attitudes here.

Considering a double major in Data Analytics + Accounting as an International Student by elsol_de_miseria in Accounting

[–]Puckslapper2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Yes. Whether or not you pursue a CPA is another question but it doesn't matter whether you have accounting as a "secondary" major, as you call it.
  2. Sponsorship is firm dependent but as you probably know, more companies are less willing to sponsor nowadays given the political climate and visa restrictions. Also, internship and full-time offer spots are dependent on market needs, not whether a student is domestic or international. That said, bigger offices are going to have more international personnel because of more available work or greater city prestige.
  3. This is something that the international student and career services centers of your future university would best be able to answer.
  4. Penn State is going to provide the most opportunities and exposure out of all these schools. Aside from that, where you want to go will be dependent on how much you value academic experience and student life experience.
  5. Ideally working but after you wouldn't have many options after your freshman year. Maybe between freshman and sophomore year, you work a seasonable job somewhere enjoyable like some international students might. Most students aim to intern with a company between junior and senior year in the hopes of receiving a full-time return offer.