Hmm.. I think I should clarify on working late, and weekends in audit. Yes, we do work late, but that is usually only during peak period, or when close to a reporting date/deadline. And maybe once a while during weekends, and even so, the time is flexible, you can come in after lunch during weekends (As long as you finish your work!).

Come May to Oct, most of the time you'll be going back by 8pm, (sometimes 5.30 sharp) or you wil be utilising your annual or OT leaves. This means, we have like, 3 months of super hard work, 3 months of hard work, and 6 months of normal work/break.

But audit is certainly enjoyable, when staying back late is because you WANT to, and not because a senior asked you to stay back or so on. After a few months experience, you are basically given much more responsibilities, seniors will just give you a set deadline to get it done. No matter how late you stay, it doesnt matter, just get it done! This is where you would WANT to get it done no matter what, either waking up early to do your work or staying up late to finish it. The flexibility is certainly a good thing in audit.

Furthermore, when you are young, you will have the energy to work. All you need to do is use your brain, how hard can it be? Just crack your head, think of a solution for issues, discuss with clients/seniors/partners and document accordingly. The satisfaction of solving a problem, getting a file cleared, getting an accounts signed would be damn freaking good.

P called me a few years back whenI was in a shopping centre's arcade on a weekend. Hahaha, I was so worried I'd give the wrong impression back then XD

It really depends.
Based on time to get there and location / distance.
I got lots of colleagues driving back and forth to Port Klang, Bangi and KLIA area. Distance quite far but they love the allowance and less jam. Knowing auditors, they probably speed at least 150km on the highway.

Hi guys. I'm new here.

I've got an interview with KPMG next week. Can someone share with me bout the test? Thanks.

Hi there. I am a 2nd year student of Sunway University College. I am currently applying to undergo my internship for a 3month period beginning 13th December 2010-04th March 2011. I have applied to the Big 4 but till now, I have not received any reply.

I am posting this is to seek assistance if any one of the members of this forum can assist me to be accepted as an intern in any of the Big 4.

I am currently enrolled in the BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance. I have been averaging CGPA 3.0 and above (B grade) throughout my degree programme. I am a committed individual who is proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (spoken and written).

If any kind members can assist me to apply as an audit intern in any of the Big 4, you can send me a PM and I can forward to you my relevant documents . It was always my ambition and intention to be attached to a Big 4 and I will be honoured if I am accepted.

Thank you for your time.

Acca normally entitled to 2 weeks leave for each semestar. ICAEW double to triple I think

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