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Big 4 articleship

devansh (student) (50 Points)

21 September 2011

hey guys i need ur advice....shud i wait for joining big 4 after nov wherin i m givin my grp 2 or join a medium firm now ...if i wait till nov then my final attempt will delay frm may 2014 to nov 14....is it worth waitin n delayin my attempt for joinin big 4 or get into a medium firm now itself...i have got a call both frm a medium firm n kpmg....but kpmg will consider me only in nov....plzz reply...specially those workin in big 4s......n also specify the deptt (tax or stat audit) wich i shud try later......plz reply n suggest asap.....!!!!!!!!

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Annu.R (CA,CS,B.Com) (2788 Points)
Replied 21 September 2011

If KPMG is giving you surity then wait for that.

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Arniv Sharda (CA Final) (3006 Points)
Replied 21 September 2011

Originally posted by : annu.R
	If KPMG is giving you surity then wait for that.

agreed

cheers

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SHASHIDHAR (DATA ANALYST/ STUDENT) (682 Points)
Replied 22 September 2011

DEAR DEVNASH. KMPG HAS LOT OF ADVANTAGES . THREE YEARS OF ARTICLES GIVE YOU LOT OF DIFFERENCE COMPARE TO A MID OR SMALL FIRM. YOU RECEIVE A GOOD STIPEND. WITH MUCH MORE BIGGER CONTACTS. KNOWLEDGE KAY ISAAB SAY DHEKAY TOH. KPMG JAO..

IF YOU DONT WANT TO TAKE ANY RISK THEN GO FOR MID FIRM WITH LOW STIPEND. DONT SEE THE TIME. OK WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE OF SIX MONTHS COMPARING TO WHOLE THREE YEARS. IT DOES'NT MATTER FOR YOU.

IF YOU DO ARTICLES FROM BIG 4 ATLAST YOU MAY HIT SOME THING BIG. COMPARE TO OLD IDEA. IT IS MY SUGGESTION. THINK PERFECTLY WHAT EVER YOU DO.

LET'S SEE WHAT OTHERS WILL SAY THEIR OPINIONS

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Mehul Zawar (CA Finalist) (42 Points)
Replied 22 September 2011

Dont wait for any big four just to delay the attempt.

I myself am in PwC and I personally I feel it doesnt make such a big difference doing articleship in big four and delaying your attempt for 6 months.

Rather would suggest you to join a mid sized firm now and then after 6-8 months, take a transfer to KPMG or whichever big four u like.

Mehul Zawar

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CA Yatin Bansal (ACA, B.com, CS(Inter)) (196 Points)
Replied 22 September 2011

hello devansh

Have u got call from KPMG on the basis of CV submitted by you yourself or through some reference??? If submitted by you yourself, then was it physically or sent through a mail???

(Guest)

Same problem with me too.. None of the big 4 are hiring articles. I have reference in both ey and deloitte. I gave 1 interview in deloitte and waiting for second interview. And bro kpmg or any big 4 gives preference to only both groups cleared. But if you have reference then the story is different.

gaurav (pursuing CA) (30 Points)
Replied 22 September 2011

please tell me if there are vacancies avaiable in big four please.

CA Manish Mishra (Qualified Chartered accountant) (507 Points)
Replied 22 September 2011

loss of 4,00,000 Rs ): 6 * 70000 p.m

Annu.R (CA,CS,B.Com) (2788 Points)
Replied 22 September 2011

06 Months are not a loss big loss is Rs 600000/- per year diff. upto retirement.

sumit arya (article) (130 Points)
Replied 22 September 2011

i am also going through the same problem and i would suggest u to join under any known ca who would give u transfer easily and by the time u can also learn something

dont waste time its precious and it is the only thing which no one cannot buy

all the best

Saurav Jindal (CA ) (125 Points)
Replied 22 September 2011

Dear Friend,

I wud suggest u nt to wait for big 4 and delay your attempt. Rather join any known mid size firm. moreover big 4 will not give you enuf time to prepare for exams. no doubt articleship is very important part of our ca but its equally imp to crack exams and u need app time for preparing.

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devansh (student) (50 Points)
Replied 24 September 2011

Originally posted by : Yatin Bansal
	hello devansh Have u got call from KPMG on the basis of CV submitted by you yourself or through some reference??? If submitted by you yourself, then was it physically or sent through a mail???

i have got a call frm a reference submitted via e mail...

devansh (student) (50 Points)
Replied 24 September 2011

Originally posted by : annu.R
	If KPMG is giving you surity then wait for that.

they asked me for makin an arrangement for the interview in nov ...is it possible to ask them a surety??

devansh (student) (50 Points)
Replied 24 September 2011

Originally posted by : sumit arya
	i am also going through the same problem and i would suggest u to join under any known ca who would give u transfer easily and by the time u can also learn something dont waste time its precious and it is the only thing which no one cannot buy all the best