Accenture is clearly one of the very biggest consulting and technology services companies! But is it a part of the Big 4? Accenture is not a Big 4 because it provides predominantly consulting services, while the core business of Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG is related to accounting and audit. The regulatory standards at these …
As one of the Big 4, KPMG works with some of the largest clients in the world. But which ones? I spent hours researching and found that Wells Fargo, Pfizer, PepsiCo, Citigroup, and Accenture are some of the biggest clients of KPMG. It has been serving as their independent auditor for the past few years. …
Most of you know that IBM is a big name in the consulting and technology industry (understatement!). But is it recognized as a Big 4 firm? IBM is not considered one of the Big 4 firms. This is because its core business focus is related to IT, AI, hybrid cloud, consulting, hardware, and software services. …
There’s no doubt about it – IBM is seen as a leader in technology and innovation. But why is that? Why is IBM so prestigious (for professionals, industries, and of course potential employees.) I have spent nearly a decade in the consulting industry and found that IBM is prestigious mainly because of its impressive presence, …
PwC (Price Waterhouse Coopers) has kept its place among the top four professional services firms worldwide for what seems like generations. But is it a good place to pursue your career? Having talked to a few employees at PwC, I can confidently say that it can be a good choice for your career due to …
IBM and Deloitte are both huge global players. Let’s face it – getting a job at either is a huge achievement! But, when push comes to shove, what are the main differences between the two for employees? (and which is better!?) After extensive research, I have learned that Deloitte is better than IBM for kick-starting …
Becoming a partner at Deloitte is a remarkable achievement in your career. There is a long journey to take to get there! If you are new to the consulting field, you might want to know the steps to reach this height of success. I researched and discovered that to become a partner at Deloitte, you …
Consultants in top firms usually have to travel a lot to meet with clients worldwide. But are they allowed to fly business class to do this? After researching this amongst a few colleagues, I’ve come to know that most consultants fly business class if certain factors align with their company’s travel policy. These conditions include: …
Most of the big consultancy firms work with global brands. So does this mean that consultants travel internationally? Yes, consultants do travel internationally quite often as part of their job. This introduces them to new cultures, time zones, and business practices. Most companies usually reimburse consultants for travel expenses, but sometimes, this burden falls on …
A life at Deloitte is full of perks! Right? Or so we are led to believe. So, does that mean that Deloitte employees will fly business class to destinations? I asked a few employees at Deloitte and discovered that the consultants or other professionals at the firm do fly business class if certain conditions are …
