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colintang99
post Nov 26 2010, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(morgana_jara @ Nov 26 2010, 12:32 PM)
Try KPMG and PWC, they keep trying to get people into Tax.
CKJ, how is the opportunities like in Tax? My interviewer was really passionate about it, she talked a lot about how it was more value-adding than Audit haha. But then again a lot of people talk about going to Audit for future opportunities outside the big4, like financial controller. What about Tax then? @_@
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Like what CKJ mentioned, tax would be a good choice if you would like to plan your work schedule and heck , even holiday in advance. That's because you'd be getting a portfolio which you are able to plan ahead on what should be done, by which deadline it should be met. Audit is more... you're in a certain engagement usually for a long duration and you'd be rushed on the job itself.

In terms of travelling, you'd probably only be going out to meet client most of the time as a despatch. Otherwise only seniors and above would usually be meeting the clients. Tax is really a very specialised industry and hence, the only people that usually would join Tax are the ones that would like routine and organised work.

Tax adds value to the company as you are able to do tax savings/planning for the company rather than audit, which is statutory by nature.

Depending on how much you like Tax, then you can decide where you would like to go. Just go to wherever you think you'd enjoy your work more. You cant progress if you dont like your work.
Choose wisely biggrin.gif
colintang99
post Nov 28 2010, 12:36 PM

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QUOTE(morgana_jara @ Nov 28 2010, 03:17 AM)
They're currently recruiting for their March intake. Although I think it might be full as well, since they were already recruiting for it since October. And they keep telling me they have an excess of Audit applicants sad.gif

Regarding CGPA...i think it depends. My grades are pretty bad, but I was still offered  the assessment test with Deloitte. PwC tested me before looking at my grades, although I didn't apply for Audit, so that could partly be the reason.

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Thanks everyone for their advice on Tax! biggrin.gif I'll be starting soon in Corp Tax, hope it'll be fun!
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That's good to hear. To which Big 4 you entered if I may ask?
colintang99
post Nov 30 2010, 09:27 AM

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QUOTE(CKJMark @ Nov 30 2010, 08:44 AM)
Put your name down for season parking at Milenium, the open air, and the underground opposite Milenium.  It's a waiting list, but you never know when you get lucky.  The season parking is cheaper than the tix.  Also, covered and open air carpark is same price, so if you have a choice, go for the covered one.

But like topace said, if you are out at client's most of the time, then dun bother.

Alternatively if you take public transport, the Bangsar LRT station has a feeder bus that stops opposite EY.
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The Menara Milenium basement car park is really hard to get. Think the last time I asked there were almost 200 person in the waiting list. However the way they do it is they pick randomly and not based on first come first served, so you may get lucky.

As for the open air car park, the availability should be alright. I registered myself for it and got the space 1 day after i registered, so I was kind of lucky. Go to the Secure parking website, www.secureparking.com.my and register yourself there. And if you're an auditor, just get the Prepaid coupons, 20 tickets per batch, RM 9 each. Just share it with friends will do.

Hope that helps smile.gif
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post Nov 30 2010, 01:30 PM

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QUOTE(TS90 @ Nov 30 2010, 01:10 PM)
Yeah. I will be working as an auditor at EY. I was told that my first week at EY will be training. As such, I will be at the office for the first week. So meaning if I buy the prepaid coupons, it will cost me RM9 per day to park opposite Menara Milenium where the shops are?

Also, how is EY's culture? As in working hours, people and so on? I will be joining as an intern only. Does EY allow interns to be in the audit team to audit some of their bigger clients? Besides that, are all interns placed in the same team to audit a particular client or will we be broken up into different teams?

Sorry for asking you so many questions. I appreciate your kind assistance.
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From your situation, I guess you just have to get the prepaid coupons. Costs RM 9 per day. I suggest you get it in advance, i.e. asking a friend to help get it for you, or you go buy it from the basement carpark directly at MM itself. Btw the Open car park is not where the shops are located. It is the open air car park directly beside MM itself. The opposite car park is the really old car park.

EY culture, you'd probably be working late, as the peak for audit is approaching. People wise, that depends on the team you work with actually. If I am not mistaken, yes you might get to work with the bigger clients, depending on the team's needs. This will actually all depend, so I can't comment much on that. You'd probably be broken up into several clients. Each team will only need a couple of interns, unless it's a big client.
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post Nov 30 2010, 10:24 PM

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QUOTE(TS90 @ Nov 30 2010, 02:43 PM)
Okay. Thanks for all your info. Hope to meet some of you'll there next month.
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Good luck! Learn as much as you can smile.gif

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