Compensation Archives

Comp Watch ’13: At Least One Grant Thornton Dynamo Is Optimistic

Caleb Newquist
June 19, 2013

On Monday, compensation kvetching season officially kicked off with PwC. Papa Whisk(e)y Charlie generally sets the […]

Here’s Your Open Thread for PwC Compensation Discussions (2013)

Caleb Newquist
June 17, 2013

Historically, the PwC thread has been the first to hit the pages of GC and this year is no different. There was rumbling in our new feature, Open Items, on Friday that the webcast was nothing to write home about and then, very early this morning, we got word of discussions starting out west:

The Serious Questions

Comp Watch ’13: Considering a Mark of the Big 4 Beast

Caleb Newquist
May 2, 2013

I suppose if public accounting firms were looking to brand their employees, offering them a […]

Comp Watch ’13: This Year’s Accounting Graduates Will Be Resented More Than Ever

Caleb Newquist
April 30, 2013

With an average starting salary of $53,300, the class of 2013 might have to endure […]

Public Accounting Winter Intern Full-time Offers, Round 2

Caleb Newquist
April 16, 2013

Today, there are a lot of dazed tax interns walking around, wondering what happened to […]

Comp/Bonus/Promotion Watch ’13: PwC Overachievers Should Prepare Acceptance Speeches

Caleb Newquist
April 3, 2013

It's April, which means there are three short months left in PwC's fiscal year. This also means your practice leaders are warming you up for the annual meeting expectations process. Along with that come promotions, bonuses, and all the other things that make all your sleep deprivation and 10 extra pounds worth it.