The inside take on grad life in a big 4 firm
Which Big 4 firm pays most? In actuality, things aren’t always clear. PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG are all vying for talent, similar to how the big banks do. Additionally, especially in the younger ranks, their pay for comparable tasks can be extremely similar to that of top-tier institutions. In the Big 4, there is …
PwC, Deloitte, KPMG or EY – Which Big 4 Firm Pays Most? Read More »
In short, making it to Partner in the Big 4 is very difficult. This post set out how to make Partner at a Big 4 firm. First of all, the Big 4 companies hire intelligent and ambitious individuals. It is a component of who they are. This means that you are surrounded by talented colleagues …
A question I am often asked is whether or not I think working in a Big 4 firm is worth it, or whether I would advise prospective graduates and experienced hires to choose an alternative career path. Below I have set out the pros and cons of working in the Big 4. Pros of working …
Pros and Cons of Working in the Big 4 – Here are the Facts! Read More »
The audit profession has a reputation for the long hours and demanding workload. Often the stress level that auditing demands can be overlooked. This post will take a deeper dive into the stresses that auditors face and will answer the question – is audit stressful? The audit context An (external) audit is the examination of …
Is Audit Stressful? Proven Methods to Conduct a Stress Free Audit! Read More »
There are many types of ‘audit’ in the world of finance. In this context, we are talking about external audit as required by statutory law on entities, both private and public, to ensure their financial statements present a true and fair view of financial performance and position. There are 3 key stages of any audit …
The 3 Key Stages of an Audit – This is What Actually Happens Read More »
To those looking to take up accounting, whether that be to study or to take up a job, there is one very common question – is accounting hard? We will cover this in more detail below, however this is the answer. Yes accounting is hard, and that is why the qualified accountants earn high salaries. …
If you are looking to get a place in a Big 4 firm you may have heard that financial services firms have a reputation for hiring and firing their graduate recruits. This post answers the question; is getting fired from a big 4 firm so common in 2021? Do graduates get fired from Big 4 …
Getting fired from a big 4 firm – is it really so common in 2021? Read More »
Like many final year university students, I was looking at graduate roles available as leaving uni got nearer. I wanted to work in financial services in some capacity. This was the natural progression having completed an economics degree. I wasn’t sure about the type of role that would most benefit my future career. This post …
Why working in Big 4 audit is the best way to start your career Read More »
Working at a Big 4 firm is certainly a significant milestone in anyone’s career. However, for the majority of people, a time comes when they consider leaving with the benefits of working in the Big 4 in the bag. If you have done some research (or read some of my other blog posts) on …
Benefits of Working in the Big 4 – Why Leaving is so Attractive Read More »
Senior members of staff, both internally (audit partners/directors) and externally (CFOs/Finance Directors) can be a great source of learning and development for new graduates and those starting out in their careers. As such, people often ask; do you get exposure to senior staff in the big 4? A benefit of working in the Big 4, is …
Do you get exposure to senior staff as a graduate auditor? Read More »