2006-12-19 08:17:22 · 5 answers · asked by gdawg1 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
In a big accounting firm you will be one of the zillions accountant. In a small one you will be one of the few. So your talent's can be seen more easily - if there are such.
Your move now...
2006-12-19 08:19:52 · answer #1 · answered by blapath 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm an accountant, not a CPA....After what happened with Enron, Global Crossing and MCI, I wouldn't work for any of the "Big 4" for any amount of money. It's wasn't just Arthur Anderson, ya know. I'd go small accounting firm. They're more ethical and don't have the baggage of balancing the consulting part of the business with the auditing side of the business.
2006-12-19 08:22:06 · answer #2 · answered by jim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no exact answer to this. I have worked for both. A large firm will expose you to a lot large companies, SEC work, and formal training programs. It will also expect that you devote a good part of your daily life to your career.
A smaller firm will give you exposure to more clients, more general tax work and in many cases a better quality of life. You will also deal more directly with small business owners.
In general the larger firms pay better than the smaller ones but expect a lot more working hours.
2006-12-19 08:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by Gregory L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely big. It looks better on the resume and it acts as a better springboard into a career elsewhere. If you look at job specs for positions like controllers, CFO's, etc. you will see that one of the requirements is Big 4 experience.
2006-12-19 08:28:18 · answer #4 · answered by jseah114 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start out small
2006-12-19 08:18:38 · answer #5 · answered by connie sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋