Good place to start your career - Audit Associate Grant Thornton Employee Review

4.0
Jul 29, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

- Firm very flexible with letting you work in your industry of choice (or work in multiple industries) - In general, office cultures are upbeat and friendly - Opportunity for greater responsibility much earlier then you would see at Big 4 - In general you'll work less hours than at a Big 4 Firm (slightly) - After a year, Partners will actually know your name

Cons

- Slightly lower salary than Big 4 (approx. 5%) - Not as many big, public clients as Big 4

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Great culture and strong leadership

Cons

Worklife balance is not the best but this is true with any public accounting firm

2.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Some folks are great to work with. Some of the leaders really do care.

Cons

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