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:
Here are a few examples of questions Big 4 Accounting Firms ask:
If you are actively pursuing other Big 4 or regional companies, keep this information to yourself. While you are in the interview, act like Mr. PwC or Mr. D&T. You may be tempted to bait the interviewer by making yourself seem impressive that you have interviewed with some of the others, but they are more likely to take this as a sign that you lack committment. Find a reason why the firm stands out to you. However, if they ask what other companies you are interviewing with, be honest. Let them know that you have interviews coming up or have already occurred. If they are your first choice, let them know that at the end.
This is almost always the first question they ask. It is a good idea to have a succinct and smooth when responding to this question. This written and memorized speech is your elevator pitch. Follow this format:
In conclusion, know where you want to work (first choice) and make the interviewer you speak with has the authority to place you in that area. As a general rule, the best place to *say* you want to work, is in the city where you are currently living. Most likely the recruiter is responsible for that city.
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.
Why are you here and why do you want to work for this company?
This may very well be the first question they ask. It is a good idea to have a succinct, confident response to this question. Write down your response to this question. This will be your "elevator pitch". Follow this format:
"My name is Bill, and I am from Kansas. I'm a senior at the University of Kansas and will be graduating with an accounting degree in May. I have already passed half the CPA exam. I had no idea I wanted to do accounting. I started out as pre-med.
Where are you from
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
Before my interview with PwC, I was discussing with a Big 4 alumnus that I was considering both the NYC office as well as an office in a smaller city, near my parent's house. "Good for you" he said, "if you are interested in cutting your chance of getting the job in half."
"My name is Joe Smith, and I'm originally from Hartford, Connecticut. I am a senior at the University of Connecticut and will be graduating with an accounting degree in May. I have been interested in accounting as far back as high school. I first wanted to be a doctor, so I took as many advanced placement science classes as possible. On a whim, I also signed up for a college-level accounting class.
Make sure the person you are interviewing with gets the right story from you, and they have jurisdiction over you choice of office. In conclusion, the recruiter is responsible for the city where he/she lives. So if you want to work somewhere else, get the offer locally first.
My preference is to work for PwC in the Hartford office after graduation. I have learned so much about PwC from the on campus events I've attended and speaking with (insert name of intern or staff), who was a past intern/staff. I am excited to be here today.
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:
Here are a few examples of questions Big 4 Accounting Firms ask:
If you are actively pursuing other Big 4 or regional companies, keep this information to yourself. While you are in the interview, act like Mr. PwC or Mr. D&T. You may be tempted to bait the interviewer by making yourself seem impressive that you have interviewed with some of the others, but they are more likely to take this as a sign that you lack committment. Find a reason why the firm stands out to you. However, if they ask what other companies you are interviewing with, be honest. Let them know that you have interviews coming up or have already occurred. If they are your first choice, let them know that at the end.
This is almost always the first question they ask. It is a good idea to have a succinct and smooth when responding to this question. This written and memorized speech is your elevator pitch. Follow this format:
In conclusion, know where you want to work (first choice) and make the interviewer you speak with has the authority to place you in that area. As a general rule, the best place to *say* you want to work, is in the city where you are currently living. Most likely the recruiter is responsible for that city.
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.
Why are you here and why do you want to work for this company?
This may very well be the first question they ask. It is a good idea to have a succinct, confident response to this question. Write down your response to this question. This will be your "elevator pitch". Follow this format:
"My name is Bill, and I am from Kansas. I'm a senior at the University of Kansas and will be graduating with an accounting degree in May. I have already passed half the CPA exam. I had no idea I wanted to do accounting. I started out as pre-med.
Where are you from
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
Before my interview with PwC, I was discussing with a Big 4 alumnus that I was considering both the NYC office as well as an office in a smaller city, near my parent's house. "Good for you" he said, "if you are interested in cutting your chance of getting the job in half."
"My name is Joe Smith, and I'm originally from Hartford, Connecticut. I am a senior at the University of Connecticut and will be graduating with an accounting degree in May. I have been interested in accounting as far back as high school. I first wanted to be a doctor, so I took as many advanced placement science classes as possible. On a whim, I also signed up for a college-level accounting class.
Make sure the person you are interviewing with gets the right story from you, and they have jurisdiction over you choice of office. In conclusion, the recruiter is responsible for the city where he/she lives. So if you want to work somewhere else, get the offer locally first.
My preference is to work for PwC in the Hartford office after graduation. I have learned so much about PwC from the on campus events I've attended and speaking with (insert name of intern or staff), who was a past intern/staff. I am excited to be here today.
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
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