<p>Hey everyone! I had a few questions on the likelihood of getting an internship at a Big Four firm. I was originally a public relations and economics double major, but after taking accounting, I've really fallen in love with it and I think that's what i want to pursue. my question is about the likelihood of me being able to get a big four internship next summer given that my past experiences have been in the communications/PR world (although i'm sure i can figure out a way to relate them to the business world). Other info:</p>
<p>-i will be a 2nd year this year, but with junior standing
-3.73 GPA right now, should be higher after next semester
-respected state university in the south
-my work/internship experience:
communications intern at a congressional campaign, PR intern at a non-profit organization this summer, lots of communications leadership positions in extra-curricular clubs, part-time job, etc. </p>
<p>so, hypothetically, if i get more involved with accounting/business clubs this year and find some leadership positions in those, do you think it would be possible for me to get an internship for next summer? </p>
<p>thanks in advance!</p>
<p>if its the summer before the year you graduate with cpa exam eligibility (typically 150 credits), then yes, you’ll probably get some interviews. if no, your not eligible.</p>
<p>if the interviewer likes your personality more than the other people he/she interviews, you’ll get an offer. If he/she doesnt, then you won’t.</p>
<p>Percentage wise, the odds are probably still against you, but no more so than the masses of acctg majors w/ good grades wanting big4 internships. idk, i’d say you have a 35-50%shot, depending on how heavily recruited your school is, and the gpa’s of your fellow students. </p>
<p>If your really personable and charming, then your probably golden.</p>
<p>“if its the summer before the year you graduate with cpa exam eligibility (typically 150 credits), then yes, you’ll probably get some interviews. if no, your not eligible.”</p>
<p>I guess that’s their way of trimming the amount of people who take advantage of tuition reimbusement to get the 150…</p>
<p>You have to be eligible to sit for the CPA I believe to get hired by a Big 4 firm, so not sure what you are really trying to say about tuition reimbursement. I’ll echo the above post that states that you probably don’t have a good chance.</p>
<p>Do you have to have to be CPA eligible to be in advisory? I know you do for audit or tax.</p>
<p>Not necessarily. It depends on the firm and the position. In many advisory roles you have to have a good amount of accounting background or a dual degree with one in accounting.</p>