<p>I know the big 4 recruits on campus, but who do they specifically target? Do you have to be CPA eligible? </p>
<p>What courses are needed to be CPA eligible? If someone is CPA eligible, how hard is it to land a big 4 internship? </p>
<p>Also, how difficult it is for other jobs offered such as consulting? What do they look for and what major is preferred?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Stupid question, but what and who are the Big 4?</p>
<p>[CPA</a> Requirements](<a href=“http://www.calcpa.org/Content/licensure/requirements.aspx]CPA”>http://www.calcpa.org/Content/licensure/requirements.aspx)</p>
<p>They target people who are smart, likeable, and can tell a balance sheet from a balance beam, a la “It’s clearly a budget – It’s got a lot of numbers in it!” </p>
<p>But it doesn’t really matter who they target if you can’t beat your competition.
The large majority of recruits to Big 4 out of Cal come from Haas or Econ department, and you’d best believe Haas kids can run circles around other majors when it comes to consulting interviews ;)</p>
<p>(Before I start getting butt-hurt replies, I said that only because of the amount of in-training and metaphorical in-breeding that happens on the east side of campus.)</p>
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<p>Are HAAS students interested in accounting jobs tho? I heard it’s not on the top of their list to pursue accounting. not sure. Please correct me.</p>
<p>Yes they are. All the accounting classes are in the Haas school of business.</p>
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<p>My goodness crowslayer91! I would personally like to thank you for introducing me to such a useful site! Never before in my life had I encountered anything so useful; I never realized that they had these encyclopedia-like repositories of information on the World Wide Web. Now I can just use the Wikipedia to find more information about any subject whenever I want to - this will save me from looking in those dusty encyclopedias my Pa bought ten years ago.</p>
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<p>Nice sarcasm, but his point is that you should look up stuff yourself.</p>
<p>Hi Liquidus,</p>
<p>Absolutely NO sarcasm was intended by my post. I did NOT, in any way, mean to disrespect the scholarly students and esteemed graduates of this forum. Like I said, I have been on the Internet for only a short while, and I am still learning the proper etiquette one must display at virtual, social gatherings such as these.</p>
<p>I am sorry you took it the wrong way, and I will take heed and write my future posts in a much more respectful way. Thank you for reiterating his point that I should look up the things I have questions about - the problem before was that I simply did not know where to look them up - as indicated by my previous post, I am unfamaliar with the World Wide Web. Thankfully, crowslayer91 generously provided a link to the Wikipedia - something I did not know even existed, before his assistance.</p>
<p>You’re welcome, mate, any time! </p>
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<p>In regards of “…because of the amount of in-training and metaphorical in-breeding that happens on the east side of campus.” Can you advice where freshman can seek training to prep well in interviews. Is there particular clubs that provide in-depth prep…as you mention east side of campus? Please kindly provide some specific details or info. This is highly appreciated. Thanks, Crawslayer91</p>
<p>What an untimely question. You missed one such event on the east side that was held all of yesterday and today <a href=“Investment Banking Workshop (San Francisco)”>Investment Banking Workshop (San Francisco);
<p>Though since it is recruiting season, events like that are pretty commonplace these days.</p>
<p>If you’re hesitant of club events, there are also a handful of faculty-led workshops like “Finance Teach-in: M&A Trends, Merger Math, and anticipating interview questions” that’s going to be held on the east side of campus next week.</p>
<p>Thanks, it’s midterm week for everyone. I did attend one event on east side, and I noticed the big4 as well as students were recuiting each other. I’m a freshman so my resume probably not appealing. But…working on it. Do you mind sharing a few of the business club that provides good training tips on interview and getting into a big4 firm. I know Haas bus assoc is only for Haas students and that will be another year down the road to see if I can admit. I’m interesting in Accounting and business mgmt/ health administration. Not a fan of investment though. Any club advice would highly be appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>dude just join any. all of the accounting focused ones accept underclassmen. aside from clubs, you can also join fraternities if that suits your interests (not for everybody). </p>
<p>i know plenty of non-majors who went onto big-4 without any particular club training or anything like that. so as long as you really do like accounting and aren’t dumb, then i think it’ll be fine. as a freshman, getting involved says a lot about you. shop around the tables at sproul and see which ones you like the best. might be easier at the start of next semester as many clubs have already finished their fall member recruiting.</p>