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Openings in big 4's

24 April 2012

Hey guys i am done with my first group of IPCC in nov. 2011 and will be appearing for the second group in may... As i did not get any oppurtunity in any of the big 4's till now for articleship, i want to know when will there be new vacancies for fresh artices in any of the big 4's so that i can apply asap.. please help...?

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Vivek (Student CA Final ) (27 Points)
Replied 13 October 2012

There is no specific time to apply for articleship. Before or after exams,start of the year maybe likely the right time. What matters most is u have references or approach from that specific firms clients or senior employees/partner .It does not matter if u are a transfer case. Once you get a call from a big4 firm u have to be prepared in basics of ipcc particularly tax , accounts, and audit and general questions like telling them about urself,why u chose the firm, what area u want to work in and why, where do u see urself in3-5 years etc. Smartness and communication skills will prove to be ur most important asset.

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Ruchi Batra (Digital Media Marketing) (36 Points)
Replied 06 November 2012

Thank you for posting the information. It is very useful.

V .Chudamani Reddy (Article student) (41 Points)
Replied 29 January 2014

pls suggest me how to take reference for the big 4. Whom to address if reference was there?

CA Jignesh Gala (Practicing CA) (217 Points)
Replied 11 April 2014

MY PERSONAL OPINION & FRIEND'S EXPERIENCE !!!

It would be great if you opt for a mid-size firm instead of joining a Big 4. In mid-size firms, you would be exposed to all aspects of a CA practical training, i.e taxation (direct, indirect, international), auditing, company law, FEMA, etc.. This knowledge would help you in choosing your path after you pass out in Finals. Currently good stipend & nice work culture might lure you to join Big 4, but later you might relent on this decision. I know many of my friends (whom I met in GMCS) from Big 4 who are stuck within the same Dept. for years & are now left with very less option to move out (from Big 4) to find a new Career as their experience is restricted to a particular field.