Dream on. That's the public perception, but perception is always not the case.

Around there I'd say, around 4~4.5. Depending on how hard you work for your appraisal in your 2-3 years

Hi all,

Just curious to know wat is the current salary range for a Junior Audit Associate for KL area?

This post has been edited by 3ternal: Apr 19 2011, 10:24 AM

RM2.7K.

how bout those who haven't completed their exams? ie left one or two papers?

RM2.7k for fresh grads. For those who finished ACCA, RM2.9k

hi everyone here,
i have got offer from ey and kpmg in tax
can anyone here give suggestion or information?
i am in a dilemma
both the interviewer friendly.office layout omost d same.
but ey interviewer ask alot technical d

They're both pretty much the same. Just pick the one that is closest to your house or something.

i not around pj or kl
i found that harder to find a place to stay near ey
kpmg easier n bside 1 u

U've said its depends.

How much if u r not performing? The lowest scale for 2-3 years exp.

I've seen people stuck as an associate after 2-3 years simply because they weren't cut out to take the responsibility

On average 4K.

If you don't perform and stuck at junior level, obviously it won't go much above your starting pay. But honestly, that person has to really really suck at their job if they can't even get promoted beyond junior level in 3 yrs. They are better off doing something else.

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Added on April 20, 2011, 10:01 amEY is rather inconvinient in terms of accommodation and parking. If you don't mind taking the public bus then you can take the Putra feeder bus that stops in front of EY, but that too is very packed like sardine. Bukit Damansara, Hartamas, and Bangsar accommodation aren't within fresh grad pocket range. So if you take that job and are coming from out of town, you will need to be prepared to travel a fair bit. You can check out the notice boards around Help College to see whether ppl offering rooms to let, but you will have to put up with student housemates. I got no beef with student housemates but I do know people who aren't keen.

KPMG is more convinient if you are considering parking and accommodation as there are condos and housing areas nearby, and 1U parking is cheaper than EY parking. The housing at Bandar Utama is more affordable compared to the areas around EY.

Honestly though, I think most Big 4 offices are quite accessible by public transport and driving. So where you live isn't really an issue as long as you can afford the travelling cost. You could probably find accommodation around Sec 17 area and drive to either EY or KPMG if you have to too.

This post has been edited by CKJMark: Apr 20 2011, 10:05 AM

hmm, but i thought it is a necessity to drive already nowadays when working at big4 as OT till beyond LRT operating hours. and most of the time will be in client's place.

correct me if i am wrong

Can always arrange to follow ppl back, or take a cab, etc. My staff used to carpool among themselves when they had to work very late.

I agree that driving is more convinient but the salaries of fresh graduates are not generous enough to allow them to take a car loan, pay for maintenance, parking and petrol all at the same time.

Somemore Big 4 expense claims take 1 month + to approve sometimes. People living on a budget can't afford that luxury.

i see.

pity those who dont have a car. if everytime take cab back also not cheap. nowadays the cab meter keep increasing so fast haha.

by the way, OT till late then take cab home or car pool can claim?

Dear all,

I got the offer from Deloitte when I decided to take the offer, my frens had stopped me by telling me that Deloitte didn't make or pay any bonus to its staffs since few years ago..this had somewhat demotivated me to join Deloitte..coz I plan to have a long term employment relationship with my future employer..it seem like other big 3 provide better benefit..

Can someone here confirm that what my frens told me is true or wrong?

Thanks..

Claims for OT and transport usually are allowed, but for carpooling only the driver can claim. You best check with your individual firm policy.

OT = converted to annual leave.

i din know if OT then back home the transport can claim. i thought all transport expenses claims only can be done if u are travelling from firm to clients' place. not from home to firm and firm to home.

basically i didnt know much bout pj and kl,
i have been there 3 times include interviews....
not much comment regarding tax jobs, many have said ey better in audit.
if kpmg i could possible stay nearby and walk in 10minits time but cant for ey (quite expensive nearby)

Tax job normally requires you in office as less travelling is required. In that case transport and accomodation is a major concern. Comes to tax, I think Deloitte is the best in Malaysia.