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big 4 experience

keep hearing that having experience from any of the big 4 on your CV is a major advantage in looking for other jobs. But what kind of jobs specifically? Is it limited to just accounting/controller jobs, or are there other types of jobs where a "big 4 background" is held in high regard. 


Think I've blogged about this before, but it is a huge advantage to have the big 4 name on your resume, believe me. I've seen this on plenty of recruiter emails - many of which say it's a requirement, the others say that it's preferred. It's limited to accounting/controller positions unfortunately. Don't get me wrong, by no means am I saying that big 4 firms are better than the smaller firms, it's just how the recruiters and companies work, especially since there are likely big 4 alums there.

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Anonymous said…
I've seen the "big 4 preferred" for Financial Reporting/SEC specialists positions as well.

Rarely you'll see a Senior Financial Analyst position for Big 4 Senior experience, but it's not necessarily required.
July 17, 2013 at 11:28 AM
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