Generally I think it's possible, because most audit firms will ask you when you intend to join, or if they don't you can TELL them. They can't quite dictate when you join, since at the end of the day it's your choice.

I know EY takes in new staff regularly each month, whereas PWC only takes in staff at regular intervals to join their 1st exp programme. (though there are exceptions to this, but you'll find the HR stuff recommending against it)

As for DeloitteKC and KPMG, i don't know, but I think it's similar to EY. You can go to the interview and ask about it. They're quite nice people.

Yes, Big 4 will accept OBU graduates.

I believe the salary of OBU graduate, which is similar to any other university graduate with a degree, and ACCA graduate should be the same. Can anyone else confirm this?

Finally, its up to you really. If you think you can handle the working hours and style in a Big 4 and still continue to concentrate on your studies, then go for the Big 4. But based on my experience, I find that a lot of people who are still doing their professional papers seem to be more "committed/interested" in their work than in their studies, until they even skip classes and don't study consistently. But I would qualify this to say that its because of the person, and not the firm.

I know that in PwC, you need to have either a degree or ACCA to join as a new associate - starting salary RM2,600+.

However, they don't usually encourage those who are still pursuing their ACCA to join, but on rare occasion that they take in, you will enter as a tax assistant - salary around RM1,500+.

note: salary numbers there are pre-July 2008 adjustments made in PwC.

The actual work that you do would be as a tax assistant is the same as an associate so I personally feel that it's no point entering PwC and getting chicken feed for the same responsibilities.

I am not sure about the other Big 4's. So others, kindly update on his query.

Degree gets 2400+70, (obu is considered a degree, so i do know ppl who apply only on OBU)

BBCT = Basic Business & Corporate Tax?
1st experience is now 3 weeks btw. XD

sadly, if u're an acca finalist but NO degree, u get the intern's pay.

yupp .. they get to squeeze up to a month or two more out of u from the rest who need to take their papers ..

Fav assessment question during my time was, "who do you look up to". Always will have either mother, father, siblings or Dr. M. I wonder how the HR people can tahan listening to the same thing every time.

Anyway, all the best for your assessment.

And most importantly, of course must be formal!!

in short, nerd look is appropriate ;D

Oh I see, so there should be one from Jan to March.

Keith : I'm not applying for intern, so i hope that is not relevant to me T_T..

Thanks for feedback guys!