First question, do you think you're mature enough, and are wise enough to be able to endure such punishment? Frankly said, when I first started work when I was 20 (i graduated with acca at 20), I really had a huge culture shock migrating from a full time study environment to a working one. Presently, I think all the big 4s demand much out of their staff (in terms of commitment and willingness to learn), and after what I've been through, and what my juniors have since been through, I don't think many are able to take such pressure. I've seen many break down, cry, quit, and all end up bitter and disillusioned.

Now, I'm not discouraging you, and I think if you can take the pressure, and is willing to sacrifice a few years (you may easily wave it off as 'JUST' a few years, but it's not), I definitely encourage coming out at 20. You mature faster, and if you screw up, you have more time to recover.

But when you come in at 20, please do start with the right mindset. (many of us come in not suitably mature, which I am guilty of) Work on your appearance (it matters, alot!), try to be pleasant to have around (and smile/laugh alot!) and be tactful.

Also, be prepared to feel stupid and like there's a whole world to learn in the first 6 months. (but try to figure it out on your own). As a fellow PwC-er (and i'm sure any other big4), I do not think highly of people who needs to be spoon-fed and can't figure things out on their own even after a little guidance.

So tomorrow is the big day, first day of work at EY. 

Probably going to leave and reach really early, not to sure of the jam level of the Sprint.
Anyone know when the peak traffic times are?

Also parking is another big headache 
Probably going to suck up and park at the open air/basement parking, at least for the first few days. Cousin recommended to do what she did while she was interning there, disguise yourself as a student and park over at HELP 

Hi All,

Just got a phone screening interview from KPMG on Monday evening, and then received a call yesterday to attend the interview later today. Done the online assessments. Whats the chances? Really looking forward to to get the job.

Thanks,
Regards.

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!

Hi, I'd like to know is graduating from which college with a bachelor degree in accounting that important to big 4? Or first class honour more prior to them? Cause I got friends that studying all different college and they kept bragging how higher chances they could get hired by the big 4. Could anyone enlighten me please?

So you mean even grads from Segi, UCSI, UCTI, Linton etc can compete with students from Sunway or Taylor? Can you please define "good grades"? Please don't get offended, cause I've always thought that pay more for reputable college and it will worth the money back someday after grad.(excluding IPTA) And that's the reason why I chose KDU Murdoch B.Comm in Accounting.(can't afford the living cost at sunway, taylor) Please correct me if I'm wrong, so I can pass the message to all the juniors. Cheers 

Hmm.. so basically I just have to aim for first class honour. Now I'm wondering why would someone would rather to pays like 100k+ to monash when every college gets the same opportunity. Anyway which company you're working for? Me myself more interested with EY audit. And which college/university you graduated from?

I KNEW IT! You spoken like one of the big boys college. And yes I'm in my first year degree currently and I'm thinking to go for internship at big 4 when my second year, so do you encourage student to do that? I've never planned to go Australia but US, guess UK or Australian degree doesn't matter to me then? I just want to ensure that I will have a good start for my career.

regarding the bolded part, even though there is no promotion after working 1/ 1.5 year in that particular firm, would there be any increment annually?
some stingy firms only give increment together with promotion, which means no promotion= no increment 

would like to clarify from Big 4 workers too, is it true that generally there will be no increment after probation?

Wow. In tax it's possible to make it from associate to senior associate after a year of working?

Another quick question - my offer letter does not state anything about bonuses. Is this normal?

How much does an entry level associate make in bonuses usually?

I'm in big 4 audit but it's not true that we're faster than tax. Record breaker for partner is from tax, only 30) and my friend's tax associate director is 26, only 2 years older than me but I am just audit senior.

If I assume they started work at 21, it is like consistent 1 year promotion to get there I think.

We got so many audit staff but not as fast as those 2 examples. I'm thinking I should have joined tax.  Not just for promotion opportunity but because I miss having a a life.