Posted: November 17 2008 at 4:06pm | IP Logged

Hey Guys,

Someone just told me about his buddy that was hired by one of the BIG 4. He said the guys does not have public accounting experience but he has worked in other accounting capacities, he has a gradute degree, passed the CPA and earning $63,000+ before the offer. He said the guy was hired at $58,000, plus sign on bonus of $5,000, which kind of place him where he was. Is this possible? Anyone with a similar experience, please share with me.

Thanks in anticipation.

Posted: November 17 2008 at 6:18pm | IP Logged

007CPA wrote: What location was this in?

New York..what do you think?

Posted: November 17 2008 at 6:56pm | IP Logged

CPAKillah,

Thanks for confirming this...are you in New York too? Also, I would like to know if you passed CPA, Graduate Degree and was your pay before the offer around there? Also, is this your first Public Firm offer? Thanks in anticipation of your response.

Posted: November 17 2008 at 8:25pm | IP Logged

CPAKillah wrote: Yes, I passed the CPA and will have a graduate degree soon but i don't think it really contributed to the starting pay and even if it did, all it does is ensure that the raise next year will be lower so ultimately you will have the same pay as your same-year peers. I am in the new york area, yes, and I've had other public offers from smaller firms, such as McGladrey, that I have declined in the past.

CPAKillah thanks for sharing!

Whoelse is in similar situation......Please, share. thanks in anticipation.

for sharing

Posted: November 18 2008 at 10:21am | IP Logged

Who else receive offer lately? Please, share with many of us who are still looking up to the B4 for offer.