<p>Touché</p>
<p>Yes, I guess it's not tough in the sense that there are a limited amount of jobs... as you say, it's exactly the opposite... Heck, there were 1400 open positions at KPMG in the US the last time I checked.</p>
<p>I just meant more in regards to the fact that you have to put in a lot of hard work, remain in good academic standing at your school (most positions I've looked for want a 3.0, some want a 3.3 or above), and most want you to pass the CPA exam or be ready to sit for it, or actively pursuing the chance. </p>
<p>Some people don't want to put in the work. </p>
<p>The person I mentioned that has been recruited for the last two years has networked extensively with these people from E&Y at school events (guest speakers, etc.), public events, and even some national events.... </p>
<p>Heck, I still have a year and a half left of undergrad work until I receive my B.S. in Accounting, and I'm already planning on goiing straight into grad school to receive my MAcc, although IU calls it an MPA, Master's of Professional Accountancy. I'll be eligible to sit for the CPA exam after I'm finished, and all the big four firms recruit on IU-Indy's campus. They don't recruit at the school I presently attend. A lot of the job listings I've viewed on their websites prefer the Masters in Accounting.</p>