In this episode, I chat with Christine Oliver about What It’s Really like to be a Partner at a Big 4 Firm!

[08:08] Networking: Fun, work … or both?

[21:10] The surprising benefits of the Big 4 brand

[22:49] The expectations of a Big 4 partner and how it ties to compensation

• What sacrifices will you need to make along the way?
• What kind of salary can you expect?
• How does the buy-in process work?
• How is performance measured?
• Who should consider becoming a partner at a Big 4 firm and who shouldn’t
• Why Christine left the Big 4 and moved to a private equity-backed commercial disputes firm.

Christine also answered some listener questions:

• [39:39] What is your tip for someone that's looking to make partner in the next twelve months?
• [41:31] 100 years from now. What do you think the professional partnership model will look like?
• [42:43] You're making a recommendation to an accounting graduate. Should they start at a big 4 firm a midtier firm a boutique firm or a small suburban firm which one

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Episode guest: Christine Oliver

Christine Oliver is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura where she provides expert evidence in a wide range of commercial disputes.

Prior to joining Ankura, Christine was a partner at a Big 4 global accountancy firm, where she led their Australian dispute advisory practice.

You can connect with her on LinkedIn.

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