Is this relevant if I'm not at a Big 4 firm specifically?
Yes, with one caveat. The playbook was written with Big 4 alumni in mind — the pricing premium you can command, the specific employment agreement gotchas, the psychology of leaving a brand-name firm. If you're coming from a national or top-25 firm, roughly 90% applies directly. From a regional or local firm, maybe 70%. You'll still get enormous value; just skim the chapters specific to Big 4 structures.
Does this cover audit, tax, advisory, or all three?
The core playbook applies to all three, but the service-offer and pricing chapters lean toward tax and advisory practices, since those are the most realistic paths for a solo or small firm. Audit requires peer review and has more complex firm registration requirements (covered in Chapter 6). If you're planning an attest-heavy firm, you'll need additional state-specific guidance beyond the book.
I'm still 2–3 years from leaving. Is this too early?
Honestly, this is the ideal time. The pre-launch work — runway, skills audit, niche selection, starting to build a LinkedIn presence — is most valuable when you have 18+ months of runway to execute it. Reading this before you're ready to give notice means you leave stronger when the time comes.
Can the book replace an employment attorney or state board?
No, and I'm explicit about this throughout. The book gives you the framework and the right questions to ask. It does not give you legal advice on your specific employment agreement or state-specific licensure guidance. Both are non-negotiable actual-humans-in-your-jurisdiction steps. I tell you when to spend the money on them.
What's the difference between the book and the cohort?
The book is the complete playbook — you can fully execute from it alone, and many readers do. The cohort is for people who want accountability, peer feedback, and the specific coaching conversations that happen when real decisions come up (a wrong-fit client, a hard pricing conversation, a partner counter-offer). If you're a self-starter, the book is enough. If you know you need structure, the cohort compresses the timeline significantly.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. 30 days, no questions asked. If the book isn't what you hoped, email hello@big4toboutique.com and we'll refund the full amount. Same policy on the templates pack. The cohort and advisory have separate terms covered during the application process.
How do I get the book after purchase?
Instant. The moment your payment goes through, you're taken to a download page with the PDF and all five bonus files. Nothing is shipped physically, and you keep it for life with free updates.
