S2 Ep 5 - Christine Oliver - Big 4: What it's Really Like to Be a Partner

Episode 5 August 14, 2023 00:48:22
S2 Ep 5 - Christine Oliver - Big 4: What it's Really Like to Be a Partner
The Lifestyle Accountant Show
S2 Ep 5 - Christine Oliver - Big 4: What it's Really Like to Be a Partner

Aug 14 2023 | 00:48:22

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Show Notes

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



Christine also answered some listener questions:



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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 Meryl Johnston

For more information or to get in touch with us, head over to our website lifestyleaccountant.co.

 

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