IBM (accounting analyst) or big4

Gavin_TYL — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:44:46 +0800

I got an offered from both companies. IBM as title above and big4 (ey) as auditor junior. I have read some of the previous topics regarding ibm(FA) compared big4. But my situation is concerning accounting analyst Vs auditor. Can anyone shares opinions? Which one has better future, of course most people will say exposure as big4 auditor always the best route for accounting path. Will I really being left out to those auditors even I have exposure in MNC accounting roles.

So far, it was quite easy for me to secure an auditor job in big4. Submit resume, call up for interview, then offered me on the spot. No exam and no test.

But for IBM, I have gone through many stages, from phone screening, take aptitude test(which quite challenge), take written test, then interview. I was lucky to have only 1 stage interview (where I spoke to others candidates during interview in IBM, some said they were coming for second interview for FA post). Maybe year end, account closing, hiring managers busy.

And my background, i have degree and professional qualification, everyone around me and my parent advise me to join auditor since I have professional qualification and it would be best if my professional qualification certified or get recognized by working in 4big.

I'm so confuse , any senior can share with me, or drop some guide for me. Sorry for my immature and spoon fed attitude. As this is my turning point of my future career. I feel lost and confuse lately.

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