audit assistant. yea..quite surprised about the 2nd interview too.

Just got an offer from Deloitte just now
Salary is confirmed at RM2400. i wonder why they decreased RM50 ?
Will be starting work at 2nd of March

Deloitte always 2400 la, KPMG 2450.
Anyway, congrats!

ohh..lucky for you didn't get technical question..
coz before this i got friend being ask a lot question on technical part..hehe..

how long you wait for their call to inform you attend this interview?

Erm, early Feb I think.

Oh ya, questions for tai ko from EY. I always here rumour rumour that EY is freezing recruitment. Is it true? I got a few friends interested very disappointed when they know about freezing recruitment. Hope someone in the firm could clarify this.

I know i sent my resume to ey they replied they don't have vacancy for the post right now
Thats like 1 month ago?
Probably my results tak cantik enuff for them

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Added on February 19, 2009, 12:57 amThx

This post has been edited by HouHouSek: Feb 19 2009, 12:57 AM

I actually didn't prepare for any technical questions to be asked as I thought I will be interviewed by the HR people. When I found out there and then that I was going to be interviewed by the audit manager, I was soooo nervous. Luckily, she din asked any technical questions.

I was called for an interview within a week.

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Added on February 19, 2009, 3:24 amWell, I am not working in EY. But I have interview with them next week. So they are not freezing their headcount yet, I guess.

This post has been edited by K.O: Feb 19 2009, 03:24 AM

hi do anyone know whether big 4 in sg still recruiting fresh graduate?

Hi. What's a good decent answer when u were asked " Where do u see yourself 5 years from now?" during an interviews?

Could someone help me on this?

I answered for my EY interview for that question,

'I believe it's very difficult to make long term plans, especially 5 years in the future since the world seems to keep changing. I think it is more important to make a good decision now, and keep making good decisions about my career and path. Where I end up in 5 years, if I keep making good decisions, shouldn't and won't be something I'm concerned about.

Dear all seniors in big 4, i have a question to ask.
I was told by my friend in deloitte that we are required to wear tie when working.
Does this apply to other big 4 as well?

Yes.

Dear all..is the Big 4 in penang branch still hiring fresh grad?

Hi,

I'm new to this forum as well as the accounting world. I was hoping if anyone could offer me some advise in regards to the following questions?

(1) Would the Big 4 consider recruiting a CIMA finalist (1 more final paper to go), without any university degree? or do they only favour ACCA?
I'm not really a fresh grad, but then I never had any accounting / finance related work experience. I've been working all my life mostly doing admin, in banking and a short stint in internal auditing.

(2) If yes to the above, would I be able to apply for a position in other department (eg advisory) or do I have to start as Audit Associate (because I don't think CIMA is really relevant to statutory auditing)?

(3) I don't really have brilliant marks or a track record for passing all my papers in one sitting especially the final papers as I'm self-studying and working full time. Any tiny chances that they will consider at all?

I'm looking forward to get my 3 years practical experience. Where else should I look besides Big 4 ?

Thanks in advance.

Hi,

i am in penang too. have sent out my resume to all four big 4 1 week ago but still not yet get any reply. Deloitte, pwc and KPMG told me tht they are not hiring at this moment. anyone know whether this is true or not? anyway, i wana go into audit

Yes, or at least this is what i understand from the bosses. Did you send out to the local branch offices or the head office?

Hi. Thanks for your reply. You are currently in big four? Any insider news?

I have send out the hard copy to all the big four in penang branch but still not yet get any reply. Is it due to economy downturn so they stop hiring?When will they hire again? I am so eager to get the job.

Definitely due to slowdown. A lot of cost-cutting measures are in the works already with bosses. If you don't mind working out of Penang, you should try sending your CVs to the head offices in KL.

Sure you're ready to suffer in Audit?

This is a bad time to work in the Big 4. Recruitment may be reduced, which would mean the existing staff would be working on more engagements than usual to cut cost. More late nights trying to finish up work before the deadline.

HAhahahah, like smaller firms aren't doing the same.