In audit the answer seems to be yes because you might go to some big name client. Is big 4 a major benefit in tax if you want to stay in public accounting? Do you automatically go on a path to partner if you go to a smaller firm?
I was notified that I was a top candidate for the full time position. The hiring process is much longer with the feds (and any other government entity I hear) and I wasn't given a timeline but everyone says a few months is normal. For the GAO internship the final decisions are made in the spring. I have second rounds in November for public accounting.
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