Each day, I get trove of emails from new Big 4 Accounting Firm hopefuls and go a little bit like this, "What questions will I be asked in a Big 4 Accounting Firms interview?" So to post it out there for everyone to see, here is an article that should help out! Before we get started let me also recommend the full version of this information in my book, "The Interview" which you can purchase at my website.
So to clear things up, here a few examples, that should help out! In my book, "The Interview" which you can purchase at my website. In the book, I cover 15 questions that I have seen the Big 4 accounting firms ask interviewees, as well as the responses you should answer. Here are a few examples of questions Big 4 Accounting Firms ask:
Is this office your first choice?
Before my interview with PwC, I spoke with a Big 4 alumnus that I was considering both the New York City office as well as an office in a smaller city where I lived. He remarked, "That's good for you" he said, "if you want to cut your chance of getting the position in half."
Is this the office you want to work for?
Where are you originally from?
How long have you been in University?
Find a reason why that firm speaks to you. However, if they ask if you are interviewing with other companies, be honest. Let them know that you have these interview coming up or if they have already occurred. If they are your first choice, let them know that at the end.
If you are actively pursuing other Big 4, regional companies, or small firms, keep this to yourself. While you are there, you are only interested in their firm. You may be tempted to bait the interviewer by appearing impressive that you have interviewed with some of the others, but they are more likely to take this as a sign that you are not committed.
Tell me about yourself.
Where are you from
I suffered through science classes, and accounting was easy. I understood it, and it spoke to me. That is when I switched my major to accounting. My goal is to work for KPMG in the Wichita office after graduation.
I also plan to have my CPA license by that time. I have learned so much about KPMG from the on campus meetings I've attended and speaking with (insert name of someone who is a more junior person at the firm, not a partner), who was a past intern. I am very excited to be here today and interview with you."
What is your year in University
Why are you interested in working for this company
YOU NEED TO BE PERSONABLE Here's an example:
Every day I would suffer through these science classes and then the accounting class just came so naturally. It was then that I realized that accounting is the path for me.
Is this firm your first choice?
You need to have reasons for this, even if you are unsure. If they ask if you are interviewing with other companies, tell them that you are interviewing with other big 4 firms, as well as some local, and regional firms. Try to avoid naming them but do not make it up and get caught in a lie. If you are actively pursuing other Big 4 accounting firms, no need to tell them. While you are there you are only interested in that firm. You may be tempted to tell the interviewer other firms are interested. They are more likely to take this as a sign that you are not committed and that you do not have them at the top of your list
So to clear things up, here a few examples, that should help out! In my book, "The Interview" which you can purchase at my website. In the book, I cover 15 questions that I have seen the Big 4 accounting firms ask interviewees, as well as the responses you should answer. Here are a few examples of questions Big 4 Accounting Firms ask:
Is this office your first choice?
Before my interview with PwC, I spoke with a Big 4 alumnus that I was considering both the New York City office as well as an office in a smaller city where I lived. He remarked, "That's good for you" he said, "if you want to cut your chance of getting the position in half."
Is this the office you want to work for?
Where are you originally from?
How long have you been in University?
Find a reason why that firm speaks to you. However, if they ask if you are interviewing with other companies, be honest. Let them know that you have these interview coming up or if they have already occurred. If they are your first choice, let them know that at the end.
If you are actively pursuing other Big 4, regional companies, or small firms, keep this to yourself. While you are there, you are only interested in their firm. You may be tempted to bait the interviewer by appearing impressive that you have interviewed with some of the others, but they are more likely to take this as a sign that you are not committed.
Tell me about yourself.
Where are you from
I suffered through science classes, and accounting was easy. I understood it, and it spoke to me. That is when I switched my major to accounting. My goal is to work for KPMG in the Wichita office after graduation.
I also plan to have my CPA license by that time. I have learned so much about KPMG from the on campus meetings I've attended and speaking with (insert name of someone who is a more junior person at the firm, not a partner), who was a past intern. I am very excited to be here today and interview with you."
What is your year in University
Why are you interested in working for this company
YOU NEED TO BE PERSONABLE Here's an example:
Every day I would suffer through these science classes and then the accounting class just came so naturally. It was then that I realized that accounting is the path for me.
Is this firm your first choice?
You need to have reasons for this, even if you are unsure. If they ask if you are interviewing with other companies, tell them that you are interviewing with other big 4 firms, as well as some local, and regional firms. Try to avoid naming them but do not make it up and get caught in a lie. If you are actively pursuing other Big 4 accounting firms, no need to tell them. While you are there you are only interested in that firm. You may be tempted to tell the interviewer other firms are interested. They are more likely to take this as a sign that you are not committed and that you do not have them at the top of your list
About the Author:
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