<p>yes i meant to say NOT, sorry about that. Big 4 is a plus because of the name recognition, but that is all. Starting at a smaller or midsize CPA firm offers more responsibility on your part, and i feel that is better, but pay is slightly lower, and your higher level contacts will be minimal compared to those that can and should be created while working at a big CPA firm and the insuing interactions that take place with your clients.</p>