I've got a question to ask. What's it like working in a Big 4? Is it seriously hectic? I'm currently doing ACCA part 3 on a full time basis. I've got a degree in Accounting & Finance. And I've cleared part 2 of ACCA exams.

I 've given thoughts on working full time while studying part time for the remaining papers. But problem is, I'm not sure if I'm capable of juggling both work and studies at the same time. I've given thoughts on taking 1 paper / semester.

What's bugging me is that I've no working experience and I'll be 25 next yr. My concern is that by the time I complete the program, I will lose out on working experience as most of my friends have already started working at the age of 21 - 22.

I've spoken to lecturers bout this matter and their advice is to finish ACCA before I start working as some part time students eventually quit their jobs to study full time.

I've also heard from friends that they've been skipping classes as they were required to work. I thought Big 4 is more tolerant towards their employees pursuing Professional Courses?

Thanks in advance for any advice offered.

I will definitely go through the threads after the exams. I happen to stumble on this forum from ACCA V5. Didn't know the existence of this forum until yesterday.

My priorities would definitely be studies as I really want to complete it as soon as possible. I feel like I've been studying forever. I've been studying since after SPM. From what I heard, once you start working, especially for those who are not bonded with the company, work is always the priority in the eyes of the superior. I'm worried that I've to skip classes or be late for classes. I only want to work to gain working experience. Not so much for the money.

Is 25 considered as a late starter in the workforce? I'm worried that age would be a factor. I'm also worried if the Big 4 would only hire straight passers in ACCA and also those young in age.

What papers are u currently doing, chess_gal?

Hi SP1R1T,

I'm also in a similar position as you. I did not managed to get a 2nd interview though. The manager was quite impressed with my performance during the interview but he told me I may have difficulties getting through the selection stage by the partner as I did not pass my English Cubiks test. I was only short of 4 questions!! I received an email 1 week later after the 1st interview notifying me I've been disqualified.

I'm feeling rather down now.. I'm hoping to be able to secure a job with Deloitte at least. No other firms have gotten back to me yet.. It's already been more than a month. I thought BDO would have at least responded to me since I did get a call from KPMG and Deloitte.

But at this rate, my chances are much slimmer as I did not clear my P1 and P2 this round. I'm afraid it might affect my chances since my result has been the same for a year..

Hi,

I was just wondering how long does Deloitte take to respond after Group Assessment (Second Round)? I've already went for the Written Assessment (First Round). They told me they will take bout 2 weeks to get back to me for an Interview. It's already coming to the 2nd week.

Previously they were quite fast. Less than a week, I was called for a Group Assessment.