[Anonymous]

I have been offered from both KPMG and Deloitte- and I am not sure which too choose.

KPMG-

Pros: Sign on bonus, bonus for passing CPA, high salary, senior associate

Cons: Didnt like manager (micromanages and is condescending), drive is extra 15 minutes, most likely longer hours, its in the State & Local Franchise tax divison – not something I am fond of.

Deloitte:

Pros: Better reputation, better hours, closer/less drive, internal income tax division, really liked both managers

Cons: No Bonuses, Lower Salary, No CPA incentive

Please help.

[Anonymous]

I am in Nashville- its the Deloitte administrative hq's. I have a lot more room to grow or expand in divisions at Deloitte. (10,000 people). The KPMG office is really small in Nashville – only 100 people total in all divisions. There are only 5 staff members in SALT division- and same with the tax division. KPMG said its hard to switch divisions with them because I would be getting SALT experience and not more federal experience which is why they try to keep everyone in the same divisions to build up expertise.

I told Deloitte about my offer- but they can only offer so much they said. It is because its the Deloitte administrative division- not public accounting, all internal income tax for partnerships owned by Deloitte.

[Anonymous]

Money is one thing but happiness is another. I took a new job (promotion to a different unit – not public accounting) that came with a 12 month probation period and it has been the most miserable year of my life. My boss is mean and condescending and makes my life as difficult as possible. I have only 20 days left of this %&#! probation and I am already looking for new jobs on campus. I would rather make less money and have a healthy work environment any day… but…you are right $17k is nothing to sneeze at.

Good luck with your decision.

[Anonymous]

Money is one thing but happiness is another. I took a new job (promotion to a different unit – not public accounting) that came with a 12 month probation period and it has been the most miserable year of my life. My boss is mean and condescending and makes my life as difficult as possible. I have only 20 days left of this %&#! probation and I am already looking for new jobs on campus. I would rather make less money and have a healthy work environment any day… but…you are right $17k is nothing to sneeze at.

Good luck with your decision.

[barelystayingsane]

The Deloitte offer sounds better to me. Money isn't everything. I interned at GE, made a boatload of money, and was miserable. I also interned at a much smaller company, made a lot less money, loved the people I worked with, and was exponentially happier. I wouldn't want to spend 50+ hours a week with someone who “micromanages and is condescending.” Would you?

Whenever I think back to those experiences, I remember that quote from Moneyball, “I made one decision in my life based on money. And I swore I would never do it again.”

[barelystayingsane]

The Deloitte offer sounds better to me. Money isn't everything. I interned at GE, made a boatload of money, and was miserable. I also interned at a much smaller company, made a lot less money, loved the people I worked with, and was exponentially happier. I wouldn't want to spend 50+ hours a week with someone who “micromanages and is condescending.” Would you?

Whenever I think back to those experiences, I remember that quote from Moneyball, “I made one decision in my life based on money. And I swore I would never do it again.”

[MrsBing]

I say go with the Deloitte offer, it sounds like you're like it much better. Looking at the numbers, I would only compare salary and a $5K difference isn't that bad. I wouldn't even include the $5K retirement in my decision because it's so little compared to what you need to save for retirement vs your happiness. Also, the $7K bonus is good, but will most likely be gone quickly anyway.

Becker, Wiley Test Bank, and Ninja 10 Point Combo!

FAR: 89
REG: 87
AUD: 92
BEC: 75
Ethics: 90

Licensed Arizona CPA

[MrsBing]

I say go with the Deloitte offer, it sounds like you're like it much better. Looking at the numbers, I would only compare salary and a $5K difference isn't that bad. I wouldn't even include the $5K retirement in my decision because it's so little compared to what you need to save for retirement vs your happiness. Also, the $7K bonus is good, but will most likely be gone quickly anyway.

Becker, Wiley Test Bank, and Ninja 10 Point Combo!

FAR: 89
REG: 87
AUD: 92
BEC: 75
Ethics: 90

Licensed Arizona CPA

[vanadium3]

CP – go to Deloitte.

KPMG if you are sure you can stay 2+ years or you will pay 17K right back 🙂

Have fun buddy.

CPA

[vanadium3]

CP – go to Deloitte.

KPMG if you are sure you can stay 2+ years or you will pay 17K right back 🙂

Have fun buddy.

CPA

[Malissa]

Don't think short-term, think long term. Which one will put you in a better career position in 2, 5 or 10 years? The one where you are likely to be pigeon holed or the one with a huge office and room to grow?

F-81
B-81
R-75
A-waiting...failed twice third time's the charm right?

[Malissa]

Don't think short-term, think long term. Which one will put you in a better career position in 2, 5 or 10 years? The one where you are likely to be pigeon holed or the one with a huge office and room to grow?

F-81
B-81
R-75
A-waiting...failed twice third time's the charm right?

[Author]

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