5 Reasons Why Working At The BIG 4 IS Worth It! (PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, EY)
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- Let's explore the benefits of Working at The BIG 4 (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG). These benefits/pros will be based on reflecting on my personal experience and BIG 4 career. Make sure to check out my video on the negatives/cons of working at the BIG 4 to hear both sides!
00:00 Intro 📝
00:28 Travel ✈️
01:57 Exit Opportunities 💰
03:14 Growth 🌱
04:47 Clients 📈
05:57 Promotions 💼
07:19 Conclusion 🤔
Apologies for the re-upload, the original had a couple of sound and video errors!
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Was accepted to Deloittes audit graduate program this week and received phenomenal feedback from my interviewers so I can’t wait. Had offers from pwc ey and grant Thornton but I had alot of fun in the Deloitte interview and they showed a real want for me to join them. Can’t wait to start next year 🔥.
Awesome, best of luck 🔥🔥🔥
@@almerbilal4702 🙏 thank you
How’s it going?
@@mariocaldera99 pretty busy 4 sure
Fantastic James, my daughter has just got a graduate job at Deloitte Manchester, starting in September.
All your advice is clear and precise, and of course really appreciated. Thanks again, a proud dad.
Good to see both sides, thank you for sharing.
Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed it!
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Thanks for this - as a bit of feedback I prefer the backdrop in your newest video
Glad you enjoyed the video - and I agree! I'm still experimenting so watch this space!
why are there so little subscribers? this is GOLD!
You're far too kind. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Nice intro James! You make accountants seem cool :-)
Haha, thanks Mike!
Re-uploaded? It was good to watch again!
Good spot! Yes - there was an error in the video halfway through so wanted to correct along with sound and colour etc.!
Thank you.
another top video
Thanks James!
Did u ever drive to client sites within the UK or travel mostly by train?
Could you please provide your views on how my career prospects would be if I join after masters in data science?
HEY JAMES I AM SELECTED AS A ANALYST IN CONSULTING IN THE FIRM IN EY GDS. CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THE KIND OF WORK I'LL BE GETTING TO PERFORM IN MY WORKING HOURS!!! I HAVE DONE MY ENGINEERING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Hi James,
How easy are the opportunities for international transfers/secondments and how often do they arise? Also, from what I understand, New York is probably the most sought after location from people coming from the U.K., so how competitive are the transfers to the other American offices such as Chicago, Boston and San Fransisco, and how many places are offered on average for these offices? sorry for the 100 questions, just looking to get a rough idea as there isn't much online that goes into detail.
Cheers :)
Hi Zak, great question!
There's two key routes to secondments - the official and unofficial route. Both are dependent on your performance. I couldn't say how many places are offered through the 'official' process, as it really depends on business needs/requirements which changes year-to-year. In some years I saw 20 US opportunities, in others only 5 or so for UK accountants. However, if you're high performing (i.e. If you are rated well in the moderation/feedback process consistently - I'll do a video explaining this process soon), you'll find the firm actually starts to create opportunities for you to do secondments outside the official routes if that's what you want (i.e. your local Partners leveraging their international network to create opportunities for you).
In regards to competition, NY and SF are the most competitive, however, if you perform well and actively raise the fact you want to pursue such an opportunity with your partners etc. you'll find the opportunity will create itself.
If you want to work in the US, try and work on as many US clients as possible. The audit regulations in the US are much stricter than the UK (due to SOX / PCAOB) so you'll need to get some good experience in those areas to stand out.
I hope that was helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions!
I need the link for that mug!!! :D
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Thanks!
Great video! Just wondering, on average, how many days per week are you based in your office prior to Covid (not client site, but your actual office)?
Starting in September on the intensive route! Thanks!
Thanks Tom, appreciate the kind words. Prior to COVID, on average, I was working 3 days out at the client site and two days at the office, but this was really dependent on the client. Some wanted us on site all the time, others didn't care! I started in September 2017 on the intensive route - I think it's the best way to go. I'll be dropping a video soon on exam tips so look out for that. Let me know if you have any other questions mate, happy to help. All the best, J
@@JamesAlberts Awesome, thanks so much for your help. Will keep my eye out for your next vid 👍
@@toms598 sounds good mate, let me know if you have any other questions in the meantime!
I had an interview with the PwC partner. Is it necessary to send an email after the interview? It's been four and a half hours since I did the interview.
If you want, it won’t make or break it. If you do, I’d keep it short. I didn’t.
🫡Awesome content
consultancy and advisory worth it. assurance does not.
To be honest, as someone who worked at a top 5/6 practice, there is little to no difference working at either the Big 4 or GT/BDO/RSM
They all offer the same trainee schemes (ACA/CTA/AAT/ATT)
With the same salary ranges:
London £30k
Regions £24k
The above firms I’ve listed all have offices internationally and if I’m frank, they offer relatively similar exit opportunities.
Not true, Deloitte and Pwc are far above all of these accounting firms and will offer better opportunities when leaving. That being said, everywhere is decent in the top 6.
@@HoneyBadgarDontGive my friend, if you take a look at people from the above firms, you’ll notice they transfer to very similar industry companies or move across to each of the top firms!
@@reeceberini1638 I don’t disagree with that but let’s say you worked in Deloitte/Pwc Valuations/CF vs BDM/RSM…there is no doubt that you’d get a look in at a bulge bracket bank in Del/Pwc vs the other two. So yes, they offer relatively similar exits to FP&A and Accounting roles but not to Advisory roles
@@HoneyBadgarDontGive I understand what you are saying, maybe for RSM etc not so much. However, GT/BDO if you qualify and transfer across to their advisory department and gain a year/two years experience you could quite easily migrate across to a top tier bank.
Alternatively, you can qualify with one of the above and move into a big 4 for a couple years (pretty common) and then exit outwards - let’s be realistic an Audit Trainee will be doing the same things regardless of firm and size and as we all know it’s just a stomping ground to the more ‘sexy’ roles
Just don’t
Cheers, Mark