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Transaction Services, M&A, Deal Advisory

Community for those in the Transaction Services line of service and those seeking Q&A’s

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  1. works at KPMG

    Have an FDD A&M case study coming up for an associate role. Anyone have tips besides the standard EBITDA research and excel skills

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  2. Consultant

    I understand a cash proof reveals whether the transactions recorded on the books are complete with respect to all activities affecting cash. How much of a variance do you tolerate before concerns are ...

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  3. Director

    GT/BDO/Kroll/Forvis, etc - Please do us all a huge favor and stop doing branded sell side reports. You are not making anyone's life easier and rather creating more confusion. You all should shift focu...

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  4. works at Deloitte

    Anyone that can help me on the side build a 3-statement dynamic model for 12 months forecast?

  5. works at EY

    Any groups still officially full time wfh? I know some folks are unofficially doing it at EY but wondered if other firms have it in writing to allow for fully remote work?

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  6. Senior Manager

    Alvarez & Marsal Transactions Group — Anyone mid-senior level (or above) open for a brief chat about the practice?

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  7. Audit Manager

    I understand FDD can have poor WLB. But how does WLB compare at mid tier companies, like BDO or A&M, versus the Big 4? I ask because in terms of base salary, FDD roles at BDO/A&M appear flat compared ...

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  9. Manager

    which has better exits? FDD or DDV?

  10. Senior Associate

    What’s everyone’s WLB at lately? I’m usually 9am-7pm M-Thur, done 4-5pm on Fridays, and no weekends.

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  11. Senior Associate

    What career path would lead to a higher salary / standard of living: Structured Products Valuations (d&p, HL) vs Direct Lending Portfolio Management (private credit firm)?

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  12. Tax Director

    Do people think that A&M’s hiring plans (I.e., hundreds of Big 4 partners and staff) will have a meaningful domino effect on entire transaction advisory industry?

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  13. works at CohnReznick

    What does everyone think of CFO advisory?

  14. works at Deloitte

    How long does it usually take to get from FDD new joiner with 3 years audit experience to FDD Manger?

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  15. Associate

    Does anyone know what the interview process is like for the Transaction Advisory Services analyst position at Kroll? Specifically, what kind of behavioral and technical questions can I expect?

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  16. works at RSM

    Thoughts on moving from TAS to Corp Dev?

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  17. works at KPMG

    If I want to become a CFO what path should I take next from FDD manager?

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  18. works at EY

    How much are senior associates making in CFO services or TAG at A&M? ~200k?

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  19. works at EY

    I’m an experienced senior in audit and wanting to make the jump to FDD. Should i wait until Trump gets elected and the deal market picks up so i’ll have more options, or just make the jump now with li...

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  20. works at EY

    How much are current EY FDD new SM’s making? Trying to gauge expectations HCOL.

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  21. works at EY

    Did A&M rename its TAG practice as CTG?

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