48 min
S2 Ep 5 - Christine Oliver - Big 4: What it's Really Like to Be a Partner The Lifestyle Accountant Show
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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.
The Lifestyle Accountant Show is a podcast that helps today’s accounting firm leaders build successful businesses while living healthy, happy lives hosted by
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
This episode of the podcast is brought to you by sponsors
TaxValet: Sales Tax Done For You
A2X: automated e-commerce accounting
Teamup: Hire top Filipino accountants without ongoing monthly fees.
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.
The Lifestyle Accountant Show is a podcast that helps today’s accounting firm leaders build successful businesses while living healthy, happy lives hosted by
48 min