Really? What i heard is that the cut off is generally CGPA of 3.2 or second upper...

I think what he meant is pass ACCA

Oh right. So passing ACCA kind of makes university grades less important.

Anyway, has the peak started for audit yet? Can anyone share the kind of roles which an intern does within the audit department? Thanks!

Peak has not started yet. But due to clients with year ends falling not just on 31 December, it can get pretty busy.

Even for the past two months my colleagues have been working as late as 4 a.m.

And yes, if you passed ACCA, your grades doesn't matter as much

wanna ask if anyone knows whether big4s are providing sponsor for their employees to take acca?

yes but it comes with bond.

I see..but i hv heard from one of my friends that there's no bond required for permanent employees. N we can claim back our payment on fees and all as long as we pass the exam. Is that true?

probably. i was referring to KPMG though.

Usually, the common practice is either a bond, or you refund what they paid in the last 6 months if you resign. Different firms have different policies on this so if you want specifics, check with the specific firm's HR to confirm.

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Added on November 29, 2011, 9:25 amVouching, bank confirmations, fixed assets sightings, stock takes, amendments, photocopying, stat audit. Simple things that need minimum supervision with minimal risk of error lol

This post has been edited by CKJMark: Nov 29 2011, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the info anyway!

If I join a small tax firm and work there for let's say 3 months, will Big 4 considers it as an experience? Cos I am afraid if the tax firm is too small, then they won't consider it as an experience as they are gap in office procedures (eg small firms are more informal).

3mths experience? what can u learn within the 3mths? definately they wont consider that as experience. i work in a mid firm for 1.5yr and now i join pwc tax also consider experienced ac only.

Hey anyone know whether deloitte audit and advisory staff assistant is it equivalent to audit associate?

same thing

given an option, would u...

1) work in big 4 in Malaysia

or

2) work in medium firm(BDO, CroweHowarth, GrandThornton etc) in S'pore

Year end is approaching
Anyone have news to share about ur bonus?

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Added on December 1, 2011, 8:31 pmGo sg
Don need thnk much
In my u can't save much as living costs super high unless u from kl

This post has been edited by kira312: Dec 1 2011, 08:31 PM

May I know is there any public transport to go Deloitte from wangsa maju lrt station?

KL might have higher salary..but the living standard is high too.

Maybe could gain some experience here and work in Sg...or just straight to Sg Big4

If can get big 4 in sg even better. Don need think more

so if you're a fresh grad, would u go choose big4 in MY or Med Firm in SG?

I mean which provide better exposure(learning opportunity)?

cuz big4 deal with bigger multinationals.. and altho it might seem nice to work abroad at SG, but it's just a med firm, it might not provide the exposure u'll get by working with big4... no?