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Big 4 vs Smaller firms. |
| Message Name: |
It depends |
| Date Posted: |
08/04/2005 |
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Hello all,
I know this is an oft talked about topic but I am seriously stuck with the following questions and any advice would help:
1) I have about 1.5 yrs of experience with a BIG 4 and now I have offers with another Big 4 and Clifton Gunderson (ranked the 12th largest acct. firm). I have seen what the Big 4 is like and dont mind slogging off some more to add more value to my resume, but CG is offering a better position ( Audit senior). That way I will be a little ahead in my career.
2)The problem with CG is they do not do any SEC clients ,only middle market private clients, will that be a negative for me down the line? I plan to move to industry after some years.
3) Do people learn a lot at the smaller firms too? What are the pros and cons?
Any quick suggestions will help.
Thanks all... |
| Message: |
It depends on what you want to do. You already have a Big 4 on your resume, I agree and would say stick it out until you make senior. It will look better on your resume down the road if you state your were a senior with a Big 4 firm.
However, after that, I would say move to a regional/smaller firm. You will learn more. The SEC/404 work is great if you want to go be a internal auditor or external financial reporting accountant somewhere. But, the smaller private clients are more fun and as mentioned above you will learn more.
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