I read with interest to what have been said and I recall having said this in another topic about the Big 4.

Why is it that everuone who does Finance and accountig do a beeline for Accounting profession?..The reason for this is that 90% of the time they don't really know what to do or where to go and the NATURAL progression is be an Accountant and do audit.

Stepping back aagin,then the poblem lies in the young people not having enough seruous career talks with someone who is experienced and care enough for the students .

Really look in to the whole specrtum of the Malaysia mentality..you have to study hard and be a Doctor,Accountant or lawyer.With taht sort of professional career you are "RESPECTED" and supposedly make lots of money.

The real world out there is vicious and lots of pitfals.It does not normally give you a SECOND chance if you fail and this probability increases with AGE.So if you have decided on a certain career and you want to change..you will have difficulty and if you do change ,,BITE the bullet and do it and do it when you are still young orelse you will be trapped in a job that you hate and the only reason you stay there is to have the money to pay for your economic status.

From my own experience..talk to someone about what you like in life and seek advise from that person who has your interest at heart..remember not all parents have your interest at heart..I am not saying that they do not care but becasue of their lack of knowledge they may advise you in your best interest and the OTHER important factor is that they like to tell ppl that their children are either Doc,Accountants or Lawyers..It sounds good and a respectable career.

For thosw who are in the audit line and find them selves questioning what they really want..it is not too late to revisit your postion.You have to have the courage to follow your dreams and what you want...NOT what other ppl expect of you..and go for it.It takes courage to CHANGE..If parents are prepared to migrate to other countries for the welfare of their childrem than I don't see why young ppl are not prepared to make a change in their career.

Apart fronm audit ther are many fields in finance that are open for a person who has the feel for it//Like Financial analysis,Fund manager,Research Manager,Stock broker,..

Remember Change is inevitable in this world it is not static and it is very dynamic..and you need passion or else you will not have the motivation to run the full race.