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articleship in big 4 firms

J.MEENAKSHI SOWBARNIKA (Chartered Accountant) (92 Points)

11 October 2010

hi everybody.....

some of my friends say that "wen you join articles in big 4 firms you will not be able to complete your final since the workload will be too high....."friends i want to know how far its true.......

so friends.. pls post your suggestions.especially those who are doing articles in big 4 firms....

thanx in advance....

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CA AYUSH AGRAWAL (Kolkata-Pune-Mumbai) (26986 Points)
Replied 11 October 2010

Thats Not Like.

Very Latest Example is of CA Final May 2010 Topper Sanji Aggarwal.workes as article in e& y and ranked in india.

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HITESH (*Learner*) (201 Points)
Replied 11 October 2010

IT IS APPARENTLY TRUE THAT YOU MAY FACE PROBLEM IN YOUR FINALS...BUT THERE ARE STUDENTS WHO ARE IN BIG FOUR..SO IT ALL DEPENDS ON TIME MANAGEMENT...AND SACRIFICING SOME UNPRODUCTIVE WORK WHICH YOU ENJOY IN UR LEASURE PERIOD..

I WOULD SUGGEST U TO JOIN A MEDIUM FIRM...INSTEAD OF BIG 4....COS I HAVE HEARD THAT THEY PUT AN ARTICLE IN A PARTICULAR AREA...

UR KNOWLEDGE MAY GET LIMITED TO THOSE AREAS ONLY...

BOTTOM LINE WILL BE UR OWN DECISION...

ALL THE BEST

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CA AYUSH AGRAWAL (Kolkata-Pune-Mumbai) (26986 Points)
Replied 11 October 2010

yes regarding suggestion given by my friend hitesh , u can go.

prefer midsize firm .it will beneficial to u.

J.MEENAKSHI SOWBARNIKA (Chartered Accountant) (92 Points)
Replied 11 October 2010

is it true that if we get posted there we will get specialisation only in a particular area?

dont we able to get knowledge in other important areas...?

HITESH (*Learner*) (201 Points)
Replied 11 October 2010

i told that i heard it from others...but never met a person who is working in big4...

recently one of my friend has ranked 14th in his inter ...still he joined a mediocore firm...

why i am saying u to join the latter class is b,cos of my seniors....

and the 14th ranker..

its ur choice...

ATB

Damu (Article assisstant) (69 Points)
Replied 11 October 2010

As far as the big 4 firms are concerned u wil be placed and u wil be assigned only to a particular dept for all the 3 yrs of articleship period. Whereas medium firm u can gain knowledge in all the areas and u can directly interact with clients and partners.

This is the first and foremost suggestion which is given by many of the students and my friends too..

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Rajiv (Finance) (200 Points)
Replied 11 October 2010

Work is fantastic. You will become expert in your interested area(s) within few months.
Workload is heavy but only initial months. Once you get the grip you will enjoy.
You are paid in package (taking my example, E&Y)
You are NOT confined to one particular area. It is false. Your CA at appropriate time shall allow you to change.
YOUR LIFE IS SET :)

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Sushmita (CA-Final(Intern)) (262 Points)
Replied 11 October 2010

Originally posted by : AYUSH AGRAWAL
	Thats Not Like. Very Latest Example is of CA Final May 2010 Topper Sanji Aggarwal.workes as article in e& y and ranked in india.

Her father is also partner in S.R. Batliboi Co.

Sukanya (Professional) (550 Points)
Replied 11 October 2010

Hi sowbarnika,

Doing articleship in Big 4 does not affect your final performance in any manner if

1. You manage your time properly.

2. Be a smart worker to finish work faster.

3. Dont be over enthusiastic for people may exploit you.

4. last but not the least, plan your studies well before.

I did my articleship in Big 4. It is not true that you will be confined to one area only. It depends on the place where you are. But yes, you have to stretch your working hours a bit. But the exposure level will be good.

I know many Big 4 friends who have cleared final in one attempt with the stipulated leave period also.

At last, the ball is in your court my dear.

you will have to decide based on all the opinions given.

ALL THE BEST!!!

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Manoj jain (Intern) (535 Points)
Replied 11 October 2010

Agreed with my dear freind Rajiv..

Max Payne (employed) (2569 Points)
Replied 11 October 2010

If you have a chance please take it.

Even in small firms, nobody is going to give too much care how you clear your exam

(ITS BASICALLY YOUR HEADACHE).

At least in big 4 they give you your leave credit properly.

Not to mention the better work environs and professionalism.

CA Asfar Hashmi (Research Associate) (81 Points)
Replied 11 October 2010

Guys, me being in EY itself, would want to tell you all humbly that if you are good enough to get into a Big 4 firm, you are good enough to clear your finals.

Perhaps you just have to pay a small cost for cut above the rest. The choice is yours !!

Cheers mate !!

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