Dilemma on what to do next!

Don't worry my dear frnd.join big4 because your talent will not gone away from you. While this chance will not come again it will leave you if you not take a good decision. K my dear frnds bye. Take a good decision

Hi abhishek,

what matters most in CA is clearing the exams, whether u work in big4 or mid-size firm. And its important that u dont give up on your passion bcoz of CA, otherwise u will start hating the course. I would strongly suggest that u join a good mid-size firm and concentrate on clearing ur exams in first attempt, while pursuing music. But keep in mind that many mid-size firms also have huge workload so do your research before joining any firm. Best of luck with CA & music 

Hi Abhishek,

 

i totally agree with shweta s view.....ultimately its on you to see where your heart lies....

Go for mid size firm ...with average work load...

I will look into a medium size firm! Its not that I can stay away from work load and stuff but I'll try a place where its kinda less! I just dont want to give up on my music!

U should also participate in youth fests of ca students...

U should also participate in youth fests of ca students.

I have already won a lot in the fests that are conducted here in Hyderabad. I have no issue in participating in all those but its just I am bound to reach the next level and I dont want that to let slip cos of articleship. Its like I am dying to convince my dad not to put me in a big 4 (he's a CA himself thats why the pressure) but its all going in vain.

Well what i am afraid of is the scary working hours in the big 4's and ya obv the work load thats gonna follow if i get into one! Thats totally gonna put me off course. Its just that i get an year and a half to try out my chances in my music cos after 1.5 years of articleship anyway final coaching will start and i am concerned over that too(its inevtible). So considering my interests and coaching i guess i should go with medium firm right?

You may go for Music after clearing CA but Big four opportunity may not be available later. Opportunity knock at the door once, grab it.

Music after CA! I guess that would be quite late! I am gonna deny the big 4 opportunity and join a medium sized firm. I want to enjoy my present life and achieve things as i go. There is no point in fast forwarding life and living in the future by compromising the existing period which is in our hands! I don't want to repent later by missing out on a chance of being a successful musician. Just remember my name cos some day in the near future you'll see me come out successful. Thank you all for your valuable support! I appreciate it! :(

Hello abhishek, did u give ur interview at any big4 ?

As per my knowledge, big 4s keep students in 1 field (e.g. in statutory audit, internal audit, tax audit or any other) at a time for a certain period (say 1 year) so the consequence of this may be you have expertise in that particular field but in other area your knowledge will be very limited. You can convince your dad by saying this. After all he is a father, he'll understand.

I think its vry imp to pursue yr interests..follow yr interests..truly if u hav 2 leave music coz of articleship or ca coaching..then u may start hating the course wich is nt the spirit..u shud convince yr father to join a mid sized firm..wich has less workload nd u also get gud xposure..nd u also get tym for pursuing yr interests in music..u kno..many ca students r multitalented..along wid being studious nd being xposed to gud work xperience..