The Big Four
Every accounting student wants to work for one of the "Big Four" when they graduate. These are the largest accounting firms in the world that provide a variety of services to thousands of companies. They provide a pressure cooker environment that turn recent graduates into accounting superstars ready to tackle any job in just a few years.
Big Four 2016 Revenues
Ernst and Young
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, EY dates back to 1849. Formed from a 1989 merger between Arthur Young and Ernst & Whinney. It was rebranded in 2013 from "Ernst and Young" to simply "EY."
Exceptional EY
People who demonstrate integrity, respect, and teaming.
People with energy, enthusiasm, and the courage to lead.
People who build relationships based on doing the right thing.
The EY Difference
Focuses on attracting the best and brightest future leaders.
Empowers employees and maintains meaningful connections, even after you've left the firm.
Values inclusivity of backgrounds and opinions to excel in the global economy.
Student Opportunities
Emerging Leaders Program is for third or fourth year students in five year programs and gives you a two day look at the company culture of EY.
Internships in assurance, consulting, tax or transactions are for students graduating in one year. It is a six week program starting in July where you work on teams and get introduced to the firm.
References
http://www.accountingverse.com/articles/big-4-accounting-firms.html
- https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/global-revenue-announcement.html?id=gx:2sm:3fb:4GR2016:5awa:6About%20Deloitte:20160907100130::Global&linkId=28466974
- http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/about/global-annual-review-2016.html
- http://www.ey.com/gl/en/newsroom/news-releases/news-ey-reports-record-global-revenues-in-2016-up-by-9-percent
- https://home.kpmg.com/xx/en/home/about/international-annual-review-2015.html
http://www.ey.com/gl/en/about-us/our-values/2020-vision_our-values
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