Big 4 --> Top MBA - Is it possible?
Hey guys,I was curious as to how hard it would be to transition from a traditional Big 4 Auditing job to a top MBA program like Sloan, Wharton, or even as elite as Stanford or Harvard.I have read...
View ArticleBig 4 Audit - Big City vs. Small City
Hey Everyone,Recently went to several summer leadership programs and looking to decide where to start my career. First off, I want to specialize in financial services (have worked in consumer banking...
View ArticleHow do I know which Big 4 to work for?
Hey guys,I am currently a student at the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin in their 5 year integrated BBA/MPA program. As a third year its about time thinking about what I want to do internship...
View ArticleHow long do Big 4 accountants work until quitting?
In general, who would work at the same company the longest: an investment banker or big 4 accountant? And for how many years? Also, out of curiosity, what do ex-Big 4 accountants end up as?
View ArticleWhich Big 4 Accounting Firms have the best tech clients?
Hey everyone,I am currently an Accounting major interested in entering the Big 4 audit sector. Most of you probably know that many individuals leave Big 4 either to move on to other industries or...
View ArticleBig 4 => Strategic Finance/FP&A Role Possible?
Hi,I was wondering if anyone knows how possible it is to move from audit at Big 4 in a major city to an FP&A or "strategic finance" type of job within a company after working 4-5 years and getting...
View ArticleBig 4 to AT Kearney
Hi,I am currently working the Operations Advisory division of a Big 4 consulting firm and recently got contacted by a recruiter from AT Kearney. Even though they try to sell themselves as a strategy...
View ArticleBig 4 Assurance into Banking
I am currently a rising senior at a non-target school and have recently received an assurance offer from a Big 4 for an internship next summer within financial services. My plan is to eventually get...
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How to network your way to a Big 4 interview
If you're not at a "target" school for big 4 recruiting, it can be very challenging to get noticed. About 85% of new hires come directly from schools that the Big 4 recruit from on an annual basis....
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8 Tips for Your Big 4 Interview
Big 4 Interviews (KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, E&Y) can be stressful, but if you prepare and practice enough it will make it a much easier and relaxed experience. The Big 4 firms are looking for polished,...
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Accounting vs Investment Banking: Part 1 – Career Path
In this 4 part series I’ll be covering in depth the differences between a typical career in accounting starting in (Big 4) public accounting, and a typical career in finance starting in investment...
View ArticleI feel underdeveloped
Someone got the same feeling? I really feel underdeveloped, both in terms of knowledge as well as interpersonal skills. However, I managed to get quiet easily an internship within the big 4, starting...
View ArticleBig 4 question
Ok, so I'm in my last year of high school right now, and I want to study accounting. After researching a bit, I saw that a lot of people said you should work at a big 4 firm for +-5 years, while...
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Big 4 vs. GE FMP
I was offered a position at a Big 4 Firm (Deloitte/PwC) and was also offered a position as a GE FMP. I'm not really sure which route to take.Could someone give me the pros and cons of each?
View ArticleKPMG launches Global Investment Fund
What do you guys think of this move? Boom or bust?Its definitely unheard of for a Big 4 firm to branch out into this area of the financial services industry. Given the vast resources of the firm, they...
View ArticleBig 4 TAS or IB internship
Hello guys. There is a possibity for a somewhat interesting situation. I recently interviewed at big 4 TAS for full time role. I think it went well and I expect maybe to get offer from them. However, I...
View ArticlePlease Help: Resume Review for Big 4 Busy Season Internship
I am going into the spring of my junior year and will be applying for busy season internships for next spring. Please feel free to tear me a new one, I can take it!
View ArticleMoving From Big 4 to a Marketing Role
Hi EveryoneSo a little background on me first. I'm a first year at a Big 4 in a major market (Chicago, NY) and have been working at my firm for about 5 months now. Late in my college career I had an...
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Why would you go to a Big 4 Advisory ?
Hey all,I have historically been looking at other areas, but through a connection got an interview with a Big 4 Management Consulting team out of the blue - in a location where I do not speak the...
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