EY, PwC, Deloitte, and KPMG seem equally massive and appealing to recent graduates looking to start their consulting careers. However, upon extensive research, I discovered slight differences between KPMG and its group competitors based on top-line figures and in-depth analysis of their services and culture. KPMG (Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler) is the smallest firm in …

A common question among accounting graduates is whether to choose Accenture or the Big 4 firms to begin their consulting career. I’ve been researching the answer to this query for a while and found some differences that might help you with your decision.  Accenture generally offers a higher starting salary than the ‘Big 4.’ However, …

The question of ‘Does Bain for your MBA’ can be a murky one! The really solid answer is ‘it depends’. There are quite a few factors at play. Bain is definitely well-known for offering generous tuition reimbursement to its employees, but only to the right people at the right time. So, let’s get stuck into …

Accenture is a highly prestigious firm, whose reputation proceeds it. In the consulting world, for example, it may come as a surprise that working for Accenture is often seen as more impressive than working at one of the ‘Big 4’. But what are the real pros and cons of working at Accenture? Benefits of working …

In the consulting world, working at McKinsey is about as prestigious as it gets. Many people are surprised that to fellow consultants it’s actually more impressive than working at one of the ‘Big 4’. But what are the real pros and cons of working there? Some important benefits of working at McKinsey are its exceptional …

KPMG is a member of the ‘Big 4’, the most prestigious professional service firms in the world. Working there clearly comes with a whole load of kudos, but what are the real pros and cons of working at KPMG? Some key benefits of working at KPMG include the exceptional reputation of the firm and the …

Working at a prestigious and giant corporation like Price Waterhouse Coopers is a double-edged sword. There are many benefits and a myriad of opposing challenges. What are the main pros and cons of working at Price Waterhouse Coopers? Some advantages of working at PWC included its reputation, brand recognition, and the opportunity for rapid career …

Ernst & Young is one of the most prestigious and largest corporations in the world, so working there can come with lots of kudos and perks. But in reality, what are the pros and cons of working at Ernst and Young? On the plus side, working at Ernst and Young offers opportunities for rapid career …

I’ve been checking out all the ‘Big 4’ recently, finding out how each differs from the other. I’ve found that Ernst and Young and the other ‘Big 4’ do have some subtle differences in their culture and organization. EY has its own ‘purpose’, and also they are more competitive in some areas than the other …