Career questions tagged big4
What's the best way to land an internship?
I'm going to grad school and will be pursuing an MSA degree. I want to use my time in grad school wisely.
What is the turnover rate for Finance major to Accounting majors?
About how many change majors from Finance to Accounting? what are the clear differences that would make someone who's unsure on finance change to accounting?
For those in audit, what business unit should I select - core Audit, Banking & Capital Markets (B&CM) or Asset Wealth Management (AWM)?
+ What should I consider when making this decision? This is specfically for PwC but anyone with knowledge please do respond, thank you.
Does university prestige matter in the Accouting industry?
I was recently accepted through Early Action to Western Washington University (WWU), an accredited university in my state with a 93% acceptance rate. I decided not to apply to the University of Washington (UW) because I knew I lacked the extracurricular activities and how hard it was to get accepted to their business school. I've heard the "if you don't try you won't know" speech from many people, but I didn't have the motivation to apply to UW. At one point, I even considered taking a gap year, but knowing myself I would get too comfortable and push back the opportunity of gaining hands-on experience during that time. I gained interest in accounting by taking a small business accounting class at the community college. Not knowing what career path I wanted to go down, I found out that accounting had some job security. I'm also a part of the Running Start program, which means I'll have enough credits to earn my associate degree by the time I start at WWU. The classes I'm taking right now, and in the future, are business-related classes like accounting and economics. I recently got my first job, which is a big step for me, but it also means that finding an internship right now doesn't feel realistic. My ultimate goal is to become a CPA. I'm open to working in either public accounting or industry, though I've heard that starting with public accounting can lead to more lucrative career opportunities down the line if you gain the right experience. I've researched if Big4 representatives come down to WWU, and they do, but the number of recruitments at WWU is very low. Mid-tier firms, like Moss Adams, recruit a bigger number. I guess the advice I'm looking for is from people who were in the same position as me. What did you do during your time in college? Am I ruining my chances of getting into the Big 4? A lot of worries have been forming in my head about the future, but I try to remind myself that I should be taking it one step at a time. Any advice is greatly appreciated. #Fall24
Former consultants - If you made the jump to industry after working in consulting, how did that work for you?
I am very excited to know that I'll be working as a strategy consultant soon after graduation! However, I am considering 'making the jump' to industry later on in life to work at a more specific company that aligns with the changes I'd like to see in the world. (My dream would be to work for a company focused on renewable energy, or plant based food systems!) For those that were able to make the transition from consulting to industry, how did that happen for you? Was that a goal for you, or did it occur naturally? How did your day to day differ? Do you ever think about going back to consulting? Thanks so much for your time <3 #Spring24
Is getting MBA post-grad worth it? Bentley University
I am currently a consulting intern at a Big 4 company and was wondering if getting my MBA degree soon after my Bachelors degree is worth it? I have spoken with so many successful professionals in the firm without one and do not see the ROI being so high. I am currently on an accelerated MBA at Bentley University and have up to five years to finish my MBA after graduating, but not sure if the costs is worth it if I want to stick with consutling.
How do I get into management consulting with a Big 4 Firm?
Hi! I hope you’re all well and safe. I just wanted to know what I could do now as a second semester sophomore to improve my chances of working in management consulting for a Big 4 accounting firm. Thank you!!
how can someone go about getting into the Big 4 without having a finance degree and coming out of a college that did not have the big 4 recruiting from them.
#business #big4 #ManagementConsulting
Breaking into MGMNT consulting?
Hi! I hope you’re all well and safe. I just wanted to know what I could do now as a second semester freshman to make it easier for me to break in to management consulting, preferably at a big 4 accounting firm? Thank you!! <333 #career #finance #accounting #consulting #big4 #advisory #college #internship #freshmen
Are there any advice or tips on how to properly network with professional accountants?
I am a second year accounting student that have attended many career fairs, networking events, and clubs to start building the all-important connections. However, I feel I have not made much progress each time I go to a different event. My questions are generic despite how hard I try to come up with new topics to talk about. In the end, I become unforgettable easily. Do you have any advice or tips on how to leave an impression when trying to network with professional accountants? #accountant #accounting #networking #big4 #big-4 #first-impressions
Jobs outside of Big4 accounting?
I am pursuing an accounting degree from a top target school. However, I do not want to do audit or tax. Are there any other careers outside of traditional accounting that I can pursue with an accounting degree? #accounting #Big4