[tjn8240]

Hello,

I’ve have been extended summer internships offers for both KPMG and EY.. Both are for audit and both would be for non-financial services

I have a bit of a dilemma regarding this decision, as I do like both firms. It’s a good dilemma to have, but I am not sure what I should consider in making the decision. (FYI, the salary is about the same.)

If anyone has any comments or opinions on what choice to make or what I should consider in making my choice, please let me know.

Thank you!

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[Anonymous]

Haha I get a kick out of the perceptions as well. I am also Big 4 [not KPMG, thank God! j/k ;)] and I can tell you that all 4 will suck your soul out through your eye sockets (it's a special laptop program called soul sucker 9; you think that's just a webcam, don't you?). However, ultimately, if you can put in 3-5 years, recruiters in private industry will be droppin' their panties for you like teenage girls at a Motley Crue concert.

Here's the thing about recruiting: if we are after you, it is probably because you have either a good GPA, a good set of social skills, or both. As a result, during the recruiting process and throughout your entire internship, everything is sunshine, roses, and unicorns. The status of employees in an audit firm goes as follows: Intern –> Partner –> Sr. Manager –> Manager –> Associate –> Admins –> Janitorial Staff –> Manure –> Cockroaches –> Sr. Associate (I know other seniors can relate). We treat our interns like GOLD because we obviously want them to accept the offer.

But look, I kid about the environment (sort of); for half the year, it's kind of a nightmare, for the other half, it's not so bad. And being able to get big 4 experience is really good. The firms will do great things for your career. As far as what to choose, if the choice is between those two, I would pick EY. However, it would depend on what city/state you're in as that would dictate what clients you would be working on. Good luck!

[rupert]

@BobRossFan71 – “recruiters in private industry will be droppin' their panties for you like teenage girls at a Motley Crue concert. “

You're really showing some age. I really doubt any teenage girls will be dropping panties at a Motley Crue concert 🙂

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[Mayo]

KPMG audits that I've seen were pretty crappy. J/S

And from what I've experienced, any firm has the potential to be any one of the adjectives described earlier. It's more about that specific office.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Anonymous]

I honestly believe a fair amount of the KPMG hate stems from the “who has the biggest dick” contest that takes place every day in the GoingConcern comments section haha.

Deloitte and PwC have more clients and bring in more fees than the other two, but they also have a lot more people working for them. I'm not quite sure why so many people get hung up on judging the prestige of the firms by total revenue.

[WestonM]

@Co10101

“Money makes the world go round”

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