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Big 4 Vs Mid firms

Harie (student) (148 Points)

02 December 2010

Hello all! I have taken up my IPCC exam and waiting for my result and this is the right time to decide about my articles.. Many of my Friends are confused regarding their articles.. Friends plz suggest me between Big 4 nd mid size firms..

Thanks in advance :)

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Ankit Singla (B.Com (Hons.), CA) (88 Points)
Replied 02 December 2010

HI Harie

In bid firms u need to do a lot a work so if you r having a potential to study along with that then u should join big 4 as they have a brand name and also you can have good exposure . Otherwise you should join such a firm where u r allowed to do practice in most of all the fields.

Ankit

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Amit Nishania (CA Final - Student) (495 Points)
Replied 02 December 2010

u can go in any one of them. as in Big 4 u will get exposure in big companies and in mid firm u can learn each and every thing, so if u want to go for practice then mid firm is gud otherwise big4 is best option.

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Ankur Garg (Company Secretary and Compliance Officer) (114773 Points)
Replied 02 December 2010

According to me your first preference should be BIG4...but let me tell you BIG4 is not the guarantee of professional success unless you are not ready to capitalise the chance. So first try in BIG4...

Medium sized firms are always there to support...

All the Best

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Harie (student) (148 Points)
Replied 02 December 2010

I also head that work exposure are only in a particular field? is this true?

Is exposure to a particular area is good for future? please suggest me.

Ankur Garg (Company Secretary and Compliance Officer) (114773 Points)
Replied 02 December 2010

Originally posted by : harie
	I also head that work exposure are only in a particular field? is this true? Is exposure to a particular area is good for future? please suggest me.

Expert knowledge in a particular field is very good and expected in corporates...However it is also advisable to have basic working knowledge of all related areas...Like finance, Tax, Audit Etc...

Thanx

@ CA. $ahar$h @ (Student) (338 Points)
Replied 02 December 2010

Hi,

Remember life is once make it large.When i heard this quote it was quite late for me but bro u still have chance.If u r provided chance to join barcalone or manchester united will you settle for any local team .same is case here.they say that in big 4 u have to work a lot.then bro ca is not a grocery shop, where you have to sit and enjoy.its all about work. and yaar think of links you will be making if you get a big opening.

to the extent coachings are concerned then trust these classes, for guys like me, are all masti ki jagah.in the end all that come to help are notes.further now is the time of satellite coachings.all big teachers are on satellite.so you shouldnt be concerned about that too.

If you join small firms then you will keep stuck in making returns of individuals and small works and when 3.5 years will be over you will look back and say will this help me in shaping my future.In big firms they have plan and if you have calibre and bit of daring they provide you chance to learn all work.

In the end one more thing,decide atleast tentatively if you want to practise or do job.and start putting more focus on such works.

finally you are the boss.hope you make a nice decision for yourself.all the best buddy.

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Ankur bansal (a) (135 Points)
Replied 01 February 2011

I have qualified CA in Nov 2009, Presently can any one guide me whether Big4-(job profile Audit) is better or ICRA(Credit rating agency)-( job profile-Credit rating of SME Clients, evaluate P/L and B/S acc to credit worthiness) is better???????????????