Comments for Narrowing the GAAP http://www.narrowingthegaap.com Your ultimate guide to getting hired by the Big 4 and thriving in it! Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:09:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on How To Get Hired By the Big 4: The Hiring Process (Part 1) by FellowBig4Prospect http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-195 FellowBig4Prospect Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:09:07 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-195 I just wanted to say, the info and advice on this site is spot-on, and it works. I have just landed an internship with a big 4, and am still waiting on others. Thanks AccountingGenius for providing this valuable info, and for making it free. People, this site works- and follow the advice. I just wanted to say, the info and advice on this site is spot-on, and it works. I have just landed an internship with a big 4, and am still waiting on others.

Thanks AccountingGenius for providing this valuable info, and for making it free. People, this site works- and follow the advice.

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]]> Comment on How To Get Hired By The Big 4: Meet The Firms (Part 6) by Back2School http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-meet-the-firms-part-6/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Back2School Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:18:39 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=128#comment-193 Thanks AG for the great info posted here... I'd like to get your thoughts on the chances of landing an internship with big 4 if you are career changing. I was a stock and bond trader for 20 years but left the industry due to automated trading. I went back to school and am currently a junior with a 3.9 GPA. Will recruiters even give my resume a look given my situation? Thanks AG for the great info posted here…

I’d like to get your thoughts on the chances of landing an internship with big 4 if you are career changing. I was a stock and bond trader for 20 years but left the industry due to automated trading. I went back to school and am currently a junior with a 3.9 GPA. Will recruiters even give my resume a look given my situation?

]]> Comment on How To Get Hired By the Big 4: The Hiring Process (Part 1) by Lily http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-192 Lily Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:20:26 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-192 Hi there, I am interested in the IT risk graduate programme, I would like to know what kind of contents I should emphasize on my CV? I obtained my degree in 2008, do the big four only accept recent graduates? Thank you. Hi there,

I am interested in the IT risk graduate programme, I would like to know what kind of contents I should emphasize on my CV?

I obtained my degree in 2008, do the big four only accept recent graduates?

Thank you.

]]> Comment on How To Get Hired By the Big 4: The Hiring Process (Part 1) by Accounting Genius http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Accounting Genius Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:52:51 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-191 @Palo: I doesn't hurt to have a job. I would try to get a job in customer service rather than fast food if that is an option for you. Extra curricular activities can be a good substitute as well. Good luck with everything. @Palo: I doesn’t hurt to have a job. I would try to get a job in customer service rather than fast food if that is an option for you. Extra curricular activities can be a good substitute as well. Good luck with everything.

]]> Comment on How To Get Hired By the Big 4: The Hiring Process (Part 1) by Accounting Genius http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-190 Accounting Genius Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:50:34 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-190 @Lila: I think you may have a shot, but don't expect to start immediately. Your path, if you have one, into the Big 4 will be atypical. The bright side is the Big 4 are really hurting for people right now, given that a lot of the seniors have left following the pick-up in the economy. With that said, if I were you, I would try to really drill into why you went into accounting from a bioscience background. And then reach out to recruiters outside of KPMG and try to talk to them. See if you can drum up any interest that way. @Lila: I think you may have a shot, but don’t expect to start immediately. Your path, if you have one, into the Big 4 will be atypical. The bright side is the Big 4 are really hurting for people right now, given that a lot of the seniors have left following the pick-up in the economy. With that said, if I were you, I would try to really drill into why you went into accounting from a bioscience background. And then reach out to recruiters outside of KPMG and try to talk to them. See if you can drum up any interest that way.

]]> Comment on How To Get Hired By the Big 4: The Hiring Process (Part 1) by Lila http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-189 Lila Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-189 Hi, I just finished a certificate in Accounting from UCLA Extension with GPA 3.6. My BA was in Bioscience, so its not helpful when it comes to Accounting job search. And I dont have any accounting working experience. I know a partner at KPMG, and he's willing to help me out. At this point, I donno how much he can help me. We are going to meet next week to talk abt it. I'm wondering if its very difficult for me to get a job from big 4 since my background is pretty weak? Your opinion is very appreciated. Thanks Hi, I just finished a certificate in Accounting from UCLA Extension with GPA 3.6. My BA was in Bioscience, so its not helpful when it comes to Accounting job search. And I dont have any accounting working experience. I know a partner at KPMG, and he’s willing to help me out. At this point, I donno how much he can help me. We are going to meet next week to talk abt it. I’m wondering if its very difficult for me to get a job from big 4 since my background is pretty weak? Your opinion is very appreciated. Thanks

]]> Comment on How To Get Hired By The Big 4: Writing A Good Resume (Part 3) by Jexxxy http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-writing-a-good-resume-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-188 Jexxxy Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:30:30 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=94#comment-188 Thanks for the reply. Thanks for the reply.

]]> Comment on How To Get Hired By the Big 4: The Hiring Process (Part 1) by Palo http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-the-hiring-process-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-187 Palo Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:38:53 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=81#comment-187 Hello People, I have currently just finished my first year of University. I was wondering how important is it having a part time job? Like any job e.g. working at Burger King or whatever. Does it significantly increase the chances of landing an interview with the "Big 4?". Is a good gpa (e.g. 3.5 ish) and decent community and voluntary work enough? Hello People,

I have currently just finished my first year of University. I was wondering how important is it having a part time job? Like any job e.g. working at Burger King or whatever. Does it significantly increase the chances of landing an interview with the “Big 4?”. Is a good gpa (e.g. 3.5 ish) and decent community and voluntary work enough?

]]> Comment on How To Get Hired By The Big 4: Meet The Firms (Part 6) by Accounting Genius http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/recruiting/how-to-get-hired-by-the-big-4-meet-the-firms-part-6/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Accounting Genius Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:02:09 +0000 http://www.narrowingthegaap.com/?p=128#comment-186 @ajjjjeww I would keep the undergrad GPA at 3.15. It's a non-issue since your current GPA in the master's program is a 4.0. I can't recommend any resume writing services as I have never used one. My take on it is that your resume is far more important to you than it is for the resume writer. You are more likely to put more effort and thought into creating a good resume. As far as your English goes, it seems fine from the comments. However, if you are worried, you could always have a business writing professor help you out. @ajjjjeww I would keep the undergrad GPA at 3.15. It’s a non-issue since your current GPA in the master’s program is a 4.0. I can’t recommend any resume writing services as I have never used one. My take on it is that your resume is far more important to you than it is for the resume writer. You are more likely to put more effort and thought into creating a good resume. As far as your English goes, it seems fine from the comments. However, if you are worried, you could always have a business writing professor help you out.

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