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Working in Singapore V12, Yusheng - 23rd Feb (Saturday)
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ken2291
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 Nov 20 2012, 01:27 PM
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Can someone provide me some advice on my current situation? I am a fresh in the accounting/finance field and am considering whether to enter SG or KL to work (not from KL so which means I have to move there if I were to choose KL). Have relatives in both places so accommodation will not be an issue for me. SG SME (difficult to get into Big 4) vs KL Big 4 accounting firms (provided I can get into one) Which path will you recommend and why? I have been offered an intern in one of the SG Big 4 previously but TEP (Training Employment Pass) got rejected because: 1. ACCA is nt recognised by MOM (WHAT??  ) 2. My degree is recognised but I have graduated and not a current student anymore (maybe they need a current student for intern purposes) |
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ken2291
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Nov 20 2012, 04:34 PM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Nov 20 2012, 02:40 PM) Why are you still bothering with an intern position if you have already graduated? Out of desperation to get a foot in the (singapore) door? That's what they offered because the graduate position's headcount is full. |
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ken2291
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Nov 20 2012, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Nov 20 2012, 04:35 PM) What I mean is, why did you accept a low-paying intern position? Is it because you are desperate to get a foot in the door and think you can 'convert' your internship to a proper contract/full time job later? Want to get an experience on working life in SG's Big 4 while I complete my ACCA studies there. Normally they do offer a proper contract after that, and that's the only offer I received so far. |
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ken2291
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Nov 21 2012, 05:22 PM
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QUOTE(jae @ Nov 20 2012, 08:06 PM) Will you be doing your ACCA full time in a proper learning institution in SG or self study? If it is the former, you will prolly be getting a proper student pass and perhaps better chances of applying for internship? Anyway, in the current climate, I reckon it is gonna be hard to get into entry level jobs, especially when a fresh grad in a mid-tier or small local CPA firm only gets like $2k-$2.4k Can't do full time, need to enroll at least 3 papers. I only have 1 paper left.. Can't do intern because ACCA not recognised, better off with a full time job but times are tough now like you mentioned. QUOTE(seantang @ Nov 20 2012, 09:12 PM) But you just said you still need to do your ACCA? So you not actually an ACCA member. Yes, still not a member  |
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ken2291
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Feb 18 2013, 01:59 PM
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QUOTE(nicknick @ Feb 17 2013, 05:46 PM) Hi guys, Just gotten my offer letter from one of the Big 4 prior to CNY break. Was just wondering normally how long would it take for epass application to be approved from date of submission? Which Big4? I applied but none replied. |
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ken2291
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Feb 19 2013, 11:18 AM
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QUOTE(nicknick @ Feb 19 2013, 12:09 AM) Wow, gratz on that!  You must be a graduate from some prestigious uni. I don't even get the chance to fill the application form although I'm an ACCA Affiliate |
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