Hi guys,
The discussion title basically asks my question…what UCs do PWC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG recruit at?
Anywhere with strong business or econ programs. I’m sure they recruit at LA and Berkeley. Someone I know got into Deloitte and he attended UCSB. I’m sure they have a presence at every UC, except perhaps Merced and Riverside.
@Cayton Thanks for the response. Do you know anyone who goes to UC Irvine or UC Davis that got into the big 4 or know that they 100% recruit there?
Sorry, I only knew the one person who got into the big 4. I wish I could be more helpful.
This might be useful to you, though: http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-irvine/1309487-does-big-4-accounting-recruit-ucis-business-admin-majors.html
I interned with PwC this summer (I go to Cal). I met a few people from Davis in managerial economics, so I’m assuming there’s some recruiting efforts there. Don’t recall anyone from Irvine but I met far less people than were actually there.
Cal and UCLA will have the biggest presence.
True, most of the positions with the Big 4 are from UCB and UCLA. UCSB, because of its accounting program, is probably behind UCB/UCLA. I believe because UCI and UCR have business schools, the Big 4 will hire from these 2 schools but not as many as the aforementioned schools. You have to maintain a high GPA to get an interview. With UCB and UCLA, the GPA can be a little lower than the other schools. You also have to plan a couple of years early by applying to the Summer Leadership Program, then the Summer Internship. Most job offers come from the Summer Internships and they are very few spots left after that (the few remaining spots are very competitive).
Also, in addition to post #5, if the UC offer some business/management economic degree (like UCD), the Big 4 will recruit there. If you are applying for assurance/audit, make sure you meet the accounting and college unit requirements for the CPA exam.
Every city where you see a big 4 office, they setup shop at nearby schools. Cal state Fullerton is even a feeder into big 4. There’s a lot of competition in Orange County. What I mean by that is there’s A LOT of accounting students. You need a high gpa and lots of courses in tax or audit. Think 3.50 and think like advanced accounting, advanced auditing, advanced taxes etc.
I’m from Orange County and I know several accountants.
Like I mentioned, there are more positions in the Big 4 for the top schools (UCB Haas, UCLA, USC, etc.). Many times, the large offices such as SF or LA will also hire graduates from top schools from around the country such as Notre Dame, Cornel, Michigan, etc. After the top schools, less positions are available for the next few tiers of schools. If you have a specialty such as tax which a top school may not offer, then you have a better chance to get hire by a Big 4. As mentioned, you should have a good GPA.
You should plan early by getting into the 2 day summer leadership program, which leads to an offer for the following summer internship. A summer internship will then lead to a job upon your graduation.
Keep in mind that compared to a business degree, it may be more difficult to meet the new CPA requirements from a UC that offers classes through a business econ degree. However, many, i.e., from UCLA’s business econ, land jobs in the consulting group (rather than audit/assurance) of a Big 4.
Thanks for all the replies, I appreciate it.
Also, some, but not all, of the Big Four may interview at a particular school. For example, I know that PwC cut back on some schools this year even though the other 3 still recruit at those schools/programs.