I have a question for seasoned accountants and would like your perspective. Online, the buzz about working in accounting often portrays Big 4 entry as the expected route for new accountants. But in reality, the recruiting strikes me as much tougher than that implies. Based on what you've seen, do you believe the majority of accounting graduates actually get into Big 4, or is it more accurate to say most don't?

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Absolutely most accounting graduates do not go to B4

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Right now; the job market is not good for Finance professionals of any kind. There are more than 80+ candidates for every position. I would say "most do not" based on the last two years of the job market.

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Most accounting students try for big 4, but most do not get in

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Big 4 recruiting definitely gets a lot of attention, but it’s not the norm for most grads. I'd say a decent number aim for it, but only a small percentage land those offers. The rest find solid paths elsewhere.

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And it seems like it's much easier to get into Big 4 after a year somewhere else rather than right out of school.

Sort of depends on the labor market, right now that probably isn't true with low resignations and a frozen job market. Other years that is absolutely true.

Big 4 has their target schools where they spend a lot of their time. And do branch out to others, but overall agreed with above- not all go to big 4

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