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Big 4 Recruitment Drive_v2, All things Big 4 + others
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satsugai
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 Oct 25 2011, 01:44 PM
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just had an interview at kpmg for an internship, explained to me that they dont take first years for audit, but would try and get me in another department if possible. all in all, quite alright. problem is, after the interview, i untucked my shirt, and took of my tie, and was looking quite slack (on the way to the elevator), figured interview over, can relax, but the interviewer ended up riding the elevator with me...... afraid i might have compromised my chances at an internship at KPMG by looking unprofessional in front of the interviewer, any chance this could affect my chances for the internship? or are the HR people not that strict on intern applicants ???  edit: and yeah, in retrospect, i should have done it after leaving the building ><" This post has been edited by satsugai: Oct 25 2011, 01:51 PM |
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satsugai
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Feb 5 2012, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(ThanatosSwiftfire @ Feb 5 2012, 03:28 PM) I have no issues with the ICAEW programme, and in my personal opinion they are a more prestigious programme compared to ACCA. But I have a huge HUGE HUUUUGEEEE problem with the CFAB - > ICAEW interns, based on the few interns that I've come across in my life in PwC. 1. Most have HORRIBLE Microsoft excel skills. 2. Most have no idea what the hell is going on. (don't even have a decent idea how an invoice looks like ><) 3. Most don't really have any 'heart' to really learn, or to build up their knowledge of the working world. 4. Most are super young (18/19 years old) and frankly, at that age, you're just an immature kid, despite what you may think of yourself. Whereas compared to my other interns who are.. 22/23 y/o from USM/UM/UUM or TAR etc.. those are much better adjusted and show better knack of what's going on. SO yeah. As someone looking to intern in a big4 at the end of the year, what sort of excel skills do you require? Do we need to know vba, know how to use the macros or something(not quite familiar with the vba aspect of excel, haha) together with excel? Thanks in advance.  |
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satsugai
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Feb 5 2012, 09:59 PM
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QUOTE(iriswilson @ Feb 5 2012, 06:45 PM) Actually it depends on what type of company you'll be auditing...but at least you should be excellent in using Excel. During my internship period, I was required to learn to use SAP *the hard way* because the client is using tht software lol, that sucks. I'll be taking an excel heavy subject next sem so that should cover the basics i suppose. Any idea if there are any independent courses out there that one could take to learn the basics of SAP(again, not familiar at all with that, seems as if SAP programming is becoming massive lately) or other relevant excel skills(Particularly those that would be helpful when joining the accounting field)? I would like to equip myself with the relevant skills before joining a firm(interning) while i have the time, just not sure where to start. Thanks in advance. |
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satsugai
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Jul 17 2012, 10:56 PM
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QUOTE(ComingBackSoon @ Jul 17 2012, 08:27 PM) "iv. What can I show to them that could be my best selling point? " Try to talk about things which are unique to you. There must be something special that you have done that most other people have not done, find that special something. For example, I talked about how I juggled between my studies, my part time work in a small accounting firm, and my commitment in the student union. That seemed to have impressed the interviewer. Research more about the firm before you walk in, if you can demonstrate that you know something the interviewer don't know about the firm (quite possible if your interviewers are not very very senior), you will impress the hell out of him/her. Oh, and prepare some intelligent questions for the interviewers as well. Good luck! hey, what sort of work do they get you do to as a part timer in an accounting firm? im still studying but at the moment classes are only 12 hours a week, was hoping to dos oemthing like that next semester. also, does anyone have any idea how different big 4 advisory is from corporate finance in an ib? also should I go for an internship in the audit department or advisory? initially my plan was to work in audit for a couple of years and then jump to advisory if possible. still studying though(2nd year 2nd sem), so still a long way to go lol. thanks in advance. |
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satsugai
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Jul 18 2012, 07:48 PM
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of the big 4, which has the most reputable advisory department? would like to intern in one of them at the end of the year. at the moment leaning to KPMG as its very close to my place, lol. Though I'd prefer to go somewhere where i'd be able to learn the most. Thanks in advance. |
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satsugai
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Jul 18 2013, 03:44 AM
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Hey guys, im currently in my final year at Monash sunway and only have 2 subjects left and thus a lot of time on my hands.
Any chance that any of the big 4's hire part timers(students)? Maybe to work till night time and on the weekends? Not sure who exactly to approach to ask, figured this would be a good way to start.
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