The Big 4 Accounting Firms - How to Get That Perfect Job With One of the Big Ones

Learn the benefits of working for a Big 4 Public Accounting firm (PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte and Touché, KPMG and Ernst & Young) and the secret to getting hired!

Indian accountants are gaining expertise in preparing 1040s, 1065s and 1120s. ValueNotes estimates that in 2006, approximately 360,000 Returns were prepared by Indian vendors, garnering $40 million in revenues. Shortage of accountants and the grueling tax season are the prime offshoring drivers. CPA firms are discovering that Returns are not only turned around faster, but are also 40% to 60% cheaper.

Accountants play a critical role in a company's many financial facets. In general, they balance books, record costs and profits, execute payroll, pay taxes and bills, and issue financial statements to outside organizations. Although these may appear to be straightforward tasks, accountants are required to be well-versed in protocol and...

The changing atmosphere of the accounting profession has resulted in a more demanding curriculum, but allows for many diverse job options in accounting

In Walnut Creek, a small business with CPA service needs can turn to an accounting firm capable of taking the load off their shoulders. The accountant may handle accounting, bookkeeping and more, so the workforce may focus more on the job at hand.

In and beyond Walnut Creek, accounting accuracy and efficiency should be given close attention. A sound bookkeeping of accounting records could not be stressed enough in facilitating the growth of business.

The fact that H M Revenue and Customs’ website describes the area known to tax consultants as ‘status disputes’ as ‘employment status’ tells you that the majority of people are employed rather than self-employed. The question of status, however it is referred to, is whether somebody is self-employed or an employee. The penalties for not operating payroll when you should are severe and can amount to several times the amount of tax involved.

A 401(k) Plan Audit (or other employee benefit plan audit) is often thought of as a painful (and costly) regulatory requirement. In fact, it should offer an avenue to uncover operational flaws that, if corrected timely, lead to long-term savings - both in terms of time and costs incurred.

There were monumental changes in both the economy and economic policies this past year. While business activity continued to decline during the first half of the year, by mid-year the economy began to grow.

If you are considering retiring in Thailand you need to be fully familiar with (A) Why Consider Retiring In Thailand? (B) Owning A Share of A Condominium In Thailand (C) Purchasing A Property In Thailand In The Name Of A Thai Partner (D) Understanding The Thai Culture

BRAINTREE AND NEWTON, MASS... Rodman & Rodman, P.C., Certified Public Accountants and Business Strategists with offices in Braintree and Newton, will offer a complimentary “Social Networking and Your Business” seminar on Thursday, February 18, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. To 9:30 a.m. At 50 Braintree Hill Office Park in Braintree.

Hedge funds is a privately offered investment vehicles in which the contributions of the high net worth participants are pooled and invested in a portfolio of securities, commodity futures contracts, or other assets

Ah, the resume. Your chance to proudly boast of all your accomplishments and credentials. It is hard to imagine that this little piece of paper could actually hurt your chances of getting hired. You may not even realize it, but your resume could be a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment.

An internship with the Big 4 is without a doubt the best way to learn about the Big 4 firms. Not only do you gain a glimpse of life as a Big 4 associate, but you all but guarantee yourself an offer for a full-time position. Here is how to make the most of an internship with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, Delotte and KPMG.

When Interviewing With the Big 4, Candidates are Often Tempted to Project an Extreme Level of Confidence. Rather Than Showing That They are Somewhat Nervous, They Stride Into the Room, Give the Interviewer a Bone-crushing Handshake and Then Proceed to Put on a Show to Demonstrate Their Superiority. While Some Level of Confidence is Required, it is Far Too Easy to Take it Too Far. by Putting yourself in the Shoes of the Interviewer/recruiter, You Can Easily Appreciate the Proper Level of Confi

In the finance and economic world right now there is no bigger story than the proposed economic stimulus bill circulating Capital Hill. While it doesn't get much attention in the main stream media, the bill could potentially have huge implications for the accounting world as well.

In this article I outline how to create a resume that will maximize your potential for getting hired with the Big 4 public accounting firms: PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Deloitte, E&Y.

In this article I share probably the most crucial point to remember when interviewing.

Articles delves into the latest accounting scandal at PricewaterhouseCoopers and expounds on the auditor's responsibility.

Last week the Wall Street Journal reported on a developing trend: students and graduates are now paying for internship opportunities. The journal noted that, due to the "dismal market for college summer internships," parents are paying companies to place their students in unpaid internships, hiring consultants to 'market' their kids to prospective employers and even flat-out buying opportunities for them.