well good luck then, recently just recruited quite a number of new staff so most probably won't add some more unless there's more resignation..

any ACCA finalist with 3rd class degree yet still manage to enter big4?

so which firm more likely to recruit you if your academic results aren't strong but you have a little working experience over fresh grads...

when is the best or more suitable/appropriate time to apply for big4 when currently in medium firm? before or after 1st promotion? or wait reach senior level?

how long experience in med firm do I need to enter EY/PWC/KPMG as A2 instead of fresh grad A1?

so there's no difference between me joining before getting promoted in med compared to after?

alright thanks for clarification

planning to join around Feb or Mar next year as experienced staff in Audit, hows the recruitment period during then? or not advisable due to peak period?

2.7

I think this would varies as some have different years of experience b4 holding the post

lol I didn't know LLB was a universal term... I tot only in my firm...

if I have exp in med firm and join big4 as jr, how long it takes b4 I get promoted? any cut off or specific promotion month?

and how abt the pay? will it be lowered to a freshie lvl or will it able to match my current pay which include the recent increment?

This post has been edited by shirley_andy: Oct 2 2012, 08:31 PM

2.5 is below the market rate for freshie in the big4

well its said that big4 have the best learning curve.. of course its personal decision, there's always mid tier or small firms around, there's also direct into commercial...

I'm currently in med firm, my advice is if u wanna advance and learn quick and don't mind the stress, then go for it. If u prefer things to be more balance and not too rush, then med firm is also a great training ground.

is one referee sufficient when applying as experienced staff?

performance appraisal? yup I've been appraised b4 but I didn't receive any report of it..

ya I think my firm will definitely need more staff since peak about to start and quite a number planning to leave...

yes its more advantage to have a car(esp if you're not staying near). BUT from my exp, SIC are mostly considerate and allow those who don't have car and rely on public transport to go home b4 midnight(b4 public transport stop), or you can also go home earlier and continue your work at home.

However, its more important if you are senior in charge cuz you'll need to drive your team to client's office and normally SIC are the ones with heavier responsibility thus more overnight shifts during peak.

This post has been edited by shirley_andy: Oct 6 2012, 08:44 PM

eagerly awaiting call/email from EY after last week's application...

hopefully they prefer experience over academic results...

heard that pwc is full, not really interested in deloitte, still contemplating on kpmg cuz prefer to enter a firm with emphasise on specialisation.

experience hire but I think they gonna discount my experience and treat me as entry too