[markiux88]

Anyone here works for the Big 4????

[Anonymous]

Those who got offers/work in Big 4-could you pls provide an insight on the best way to get in ?

Any special steps/methods…it seems really difficult to even get an interview.

Please advise…and congrats to those who got in 🙂 It may be tough, but the experience in your resume will

be well worth it. Hang in there.

[Anonymous]

Markiux88-

I do. Did you have any questions?

[Joe36y]

@Amz7

The best and easiest way to get in is through campus recruiting. You want to be associated with the Big 4 as soon as possible through their Leadership or internship programs.

If you are going through the experienced hire route a referral from a current Big 4 employee is a must! I forget the percentage, but most of the experienced hires are through current employee referrals. The Big 4 value their employees suggestions very highly.

But for the most part the recruiters are looking to see that you are a hard worker and can handle the long hours. And make sure you highlight this in your first round interviews. I feel like the first round interviews are harder than partner interviews because first round interviews you have to show that you have the skills. Second round interviews with partners are more to see if you fit personally with the culture. For my partner interview we talked about sports for a good 25 minutes haha.

BEC: 82
FAR: 79
AUD: 85
REG: July 10th

[IamBlessed]

I wish i could work in the big four … unfortunately i am a staff accountant at a small housing authority

If anyone has information on how to get in it would be greatly appreciated?

Is it even possible for me to get in since im not fresh out of college?

I have graduated from Rutgers University in 2009 and have been working as an Accountant since May 2010

[Anonymous]

I really am not sure the process outside of on campus recruiting. I was able to sign up through my universities website and was then contacted soon after with an interview schedule.

I interviewed for KPMG, PwC, Mcgladrey, GT, and Marcum..

GT didn't even write me back regarding a 2nd interview (bad blood between a family member who used to work there I suspect)

Mcgladrey denied me through email before I even arrived back from the interview…..

Got that sweet sigh of relieve through a KPMG offer, but ultimately accepted PwC which was offered on the spot… I didn't think I was getting any lol

[shardy]

I worked for PwC for four years. I don't regret a minute of it. There are days that I miss it/consider going back, but it just was not conducive to starting a family. I highly recommend it!

FAR - 93
BEC - 85
AUD - 95
REG - Nov 11

[Synergiex]

Great companies to start your career… But get ready to suffer… I would say it will worth it…

B - 7/1/2011 ---------> 85
R - 7/28/2011 ---------> 77!!!
A - 10/30/2011---------> 83
F - 11/26/2012 --------> 85

[mrcpa]

Big4 here

Licensed - 2012

[mrcpa]

I know Big 4 is looking for experienced hires all the time.

Licensed - 2012

[Anonymous]

I started a few months ago as a year two audit associate. I got in through an employee referal and crushed my interview and got an offer the same day. I worked for about 3.5 years in tax with small, local CPA firms and one business management firm. Nobody will ever recognize the names of those firms, but they will always respect the Big 4 label.

I don't know if I'll be here forever, but I'm very grateful considering what I dealt with in the small time CPA world. I just don't see the point in being a staff accountant at a small firm unless you have a clear path torwards partner…..or you want a 0 stress, low paying job with decent stability.

[IamBlessed]

@CA_Future_CPA_1222 — that is exactly why i want to move on to a public firm … i dont even care if its not the big 4 and a decent sized public firm … i really need to get out of this small authority ASAP … idk what it is but i think theres something in my resume and coverletter that is a repellent to public firms … i spoke to someone in HR from The Reznick Group a while ago and i was told over the phone i dont have enough experience ‘multi-tasking' for me to be considered … and the funny thing is it was a position that required only a years experience …

[Anonymous]

An entry level position with a small CPA firm shouldn't be too difficult to get especially if you're willing to work for peanuts. I would recommend improving your resume some how. Maybe even writer “CPA Candidate” towards the top underneath your education section if you’re planning on sitting for the exams at some point. Your resume has to have something that would make you attractive to a CPA firm.

But I’d recommend trying to land a job with a Fortune 500 type company before ever settling in with a small mom and pop type of establishment. If you’re goal is to improve your resume over time and increase your overall marketability, then you might as well get in with one of the big boys as soon as possible.

I wasted too much time thinking that small CPA firms had any value.

[Anonymous]

you're vs your…..

I hate it when people do that. Why don't I proofread before submitting?!?!?!

[IamBlessed]

I already have CPA candidate stated in my summary statement …. any recommendations on how to spice up my resume that would be attractive to CPA Firms … i want to get in with the big boys ASAP!!! i think the experience in priceless even though they work you like a slave …

[Anonymous]

Which CPA firms? The Big 4 or some local ones? If you want to work for a small local one, I would advise to gon on craigslist and see what accounting jobs are posted. You can also look up all the local CPA firms in your area and either e-mail your resume to the contact listed on their website or hand deliver it to their front desk.

If you want to work at a Big 4 (or any of the top ten firms for that matter) you need to find someone who works there and is willing to put your information through and kinda fight for you……basically have that person send e-mails to the internal recruiters saying you'd be a good fit for reasons X, Y and Z.

You could also look up local “head hunters” or recruiters and tell them what you want. Reach out to a few of then, establish a relationship, and go from there.

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