BIG 4'S - Do they create a Better CA? A Big Question?

SANYAM ARORA , Last updated: 09 May 2021
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Hey friends - A Very Good evening to all the members of CCI Family. Friends Today I am here to discuss a very vital topic for all of us i.e

"BIG 4'S - Do they create a Better CA? A Big QUESTION".

Friends After passing the group 1 of IPCC, the first question that comes in the mind of students is "what to do and which firm to choose" and in a hurry many of us take a wrong decision and we regret the whole of your life.

This is a very important decision which can make or Ruin our life. So as a part of "ERNST & YOUNG", I Think I can be a great guide to all of you.

So lets go for it my friends -

Introduction -

First of all for better understanding of students following are counted in the BIG 4'S -

PWC ( Price Water House Coper Limited ), EY ( ERNST YOUNG ), KPMG and Delloitte.

These are very Reputed firms in terms of CA'S. I Know its really difficult to get selected in these firms because of their strict selection procedures. But once you get selected, your life will change my friend. Being a pary of EY for last 7 months, I have undergone a lots and lots of changes. I see a new sanyam now. I Can talk to clients in a very pleasant manner and my English has also improved a lot.

So there are many things which I want to share with all of you. So lets start the discussion -

Advantages of being in BIG 4'S -

1. Immense knowledge -

By working with big 4's you become specialized in the area you have chosen. They provide you the best of the knowledge they can. Personally speaking I have learned a lot in the area of Indirect Taxation which I share with all of you. So its better to be a part of Big 4's ( ONE POINT ).

2. Big Clients -

Another vital aspect of BIG 4'S is that they provide an opportunity to work on big clients. I will share with you all my personal experience. The clients I work on are BMW, SAMSUNG, RICOH, etc. When I visit these clients I see how life works. You get to know how professional works and their behaviour is too awesome. Whenever I visit these places I used to learn something new as well as it is called "Relation building". I Get to meet the senior manager of SAMSUNG, so by visiting their place, you make a new contact which can help you in the future.

3. Trainings -

BIG 4'S also provide various trainings on the part in which you are not technically strong. This is called "Becoming a bright Professional". Like what I got from EY is following trainings -

(a) Communication skills

(b) PMDP

4.Professionalisom -

The most vital part of being In BIG 4'S is you learn the each and every aspect of being a professional. While working with the professionals you learn a lot.

For example - How to behave, sit, eat, speak and when to speak and when not too!

And also how to manage pressure can only be learn by working with BIG 4'S and Medium firms.

5. Monetary Terms -

I Know its not an important aspect in the learning stage, but when an intern gets the best he will provide the best to the firm. Thats the only reason the BIG 4'S pay the highest stipend.

6. After CA -

The best part of working with Big 4's is that they recruit you as and when you become a CA and will pay you more in comparison to newly hired CA's.

So these were some important aspects which i wanted to bring in front of you all.

I think its much to make you all satisfied for trying in BIG 4'S.

So never be afraid to try in BIG 4'S as it is said that " Mehnat karne vaalo ko he manzil prapt hote hai!

Thanks & Regards

Sanyam Arora

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25 May 2015 Sai chaitanya

I'm B.com graduate and I'm willing to choose CA as my career through Direct Entry scheme of ICAI. Its my dream to work with big4 and can you please help me

02 June 2013 manoj

sir can u please tell me the procedure of recruitment by these big4 i cleared my ipcc group1 on 5th attempt will i get placement can u please tell me the tips

05 January 2013 ca final

Truth is all those who are bashing big4 by quoting enron and satyam are having sour grapes..they will either be big4 rejects or unsecure practicing CAs...Big 4s are better than CA firms in every aspect(of course there are some exceptional firms like BMR)

22 October 2012 ANJALI NEGI

Mr. sanyam mehnat krne walo ko manzil toh prapt hoti hai..per eny me jane ke liy mehnat toh nai chy shayad..am i right??

21 October 2012 BHAVESH RAJPAL

Nice Article, Wht is full form of PMDB Training..........

06 September 2012 ANJALI NEGI

aweesome

31 August 2012 R.SRIHARI

BROTHER YOU HAVE GIVEN A "TARGET" TO ALL IPPC PURSUING STUDENTS.On behalf of ippc students I THANK U A LOT

24 July 2012 GITANSHU KHORIWAL

good article....hi bro. i want to do articleship from big 4 ,so will you please tell me how to get selected for big 4 ? and also the eligibility for getting in big 4?

03 July 2012 Abhishek kondal

hi sanyam i have clerared my ipcc group 1 in feb 2012,and got a aggregate of 222,can i get a place in big 4????? please reply as soon as possible.

28 June 2012 vishal korade

i like ur article sanyam, even i will try now in big 4's.

25 May 2012 CA Kunjan - www.canaresh.com

I call all small CAs to join hands under CAclubindia.com to offer our services !

24 May 2012 Manju

Hi Sanyam, I could able to read only 2 of your article as of now but would like to read other too. I truly appreciate for your efforts.

23 December 2011 ankush singh tomar

hello sanmay this is ankush singh tomar here i read a lot about your article in regards Big 4 firms and others and was very attractive but here i want your reply on this:- you wrote a lot on big 4 firms merits but please also share the experience about the combo of articelship and classes studies for CA final. am waiting dear.

19 October 2011 CA. Brijesh Baranwal

I doubt it. Working in big 4s may teach you how to fill up check lists, clerical works and some english. Practical knowledge comes by working in small and mid size firms. There you shall come to know how to think and complete work independently. Big 4s are a sad phenomenon in practice if you consider cases like Enron, GTB, Satyam etc.

08 October 2011 sneha mukherjee

do theses big 4s only take toppers as there interns or trainees?? i am an average CS Final student can u plz guide me on joining these firms

07 October 2011 Santhosh.C

Hello Guys please dont think Sanyam is sole point of contact for big 4 to be specifically EY. Hello Sanyam can you please let every one who how did you get into EY May I also know what was your percetage.. Also wanted to know which department you are in. As I know Gurgaon office that too taxation is very much knowledge gaining sector.......

07 October 2011 Santhosh.C

Dear CCI brothers and sisters, As you can see in initail pages of Sanyam He has claimed that he is working in BIG 4 just 7 months ago.....How can we trust his words when he has not put in sufficient time at BIG 4 . I REALLY FEEL HE IS CONCLUDING VERY HASTILY I would like to ask him whether the same opinion remain after 2 years since then he will very much pressurised.

07 October 2011 Santhosh.C

I Think Sanyam is just over popularising BIG 4 which is not the case..... Guys first you clear CA with good marks and limited attempts... Then you can decide, as I know many managers from big 4 have quit BIG 4 due to work pressure..