i m currently pursuing accounting degree. for years of gathering knowledge and suggestions about accounting field, people always say go for the big4 audit, as it provides learning and exposure. It's like a MUST to join big4 for at least 3years to have good job prospect. However, i heard my seniors said that those who leave big4 after 3years of experience only make 4k+ in commercial line. there is no doubt that the experience and qualification prepare you to the higher position like CFO. but this position is like one in a million, u dream to achieve it but not everyone can make it eventually. what i'm questioning is that pay for accounting does not grow as fast as other industries like consulting(which can reach 5figures in 5years experience),engineering or investment banking.is that true? jz got confused again regarding future career path,money matters a lot afterall. hope someone can enlighten me

That's true. Audit firms like Big4 even have formula for salary depending on years of experience. If i'm not wrong, 1st year manager in big4 only make 6k+ basic. What i'm concerned about is that is the career path for accounting even after big4 experience really tat bright?here i mean the money.Sorry for being materialistic, but making only 6k at the age of 29-30 after 5years of really hard work and no personal time gives me a feel that i can only have children and a more comfortable life at 35.