[MrCPA2B]

Random question. I see a lot of job postings for experienced associates at the big 4 and a few require someone with a masters degree and 1 year minimum experience. I am 45 days away from completing my MSA and am wondering can i apply to experienced associate jobs and should i apply?

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[Tncincy]

Well all they can say is no….so why not try.

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[Tncincy]

Well all they can say is no….so why not try.

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader.....time to pass

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[acamp]

What sort of positions are you applying for? What is your experience?

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[acamp]

What sort of positions are you applying for? What is your experience?

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[MrCPA2B]

@acamp There was a position at PwC that i'm interested in called Public Sector-Finance & Accounting Operations. I only have experience as an accounting associate for a year at a mfg company while working on my masters.

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[MrCPA2B]

@acamp There was a position at PwC that i'm interested in called Public Sector-Finance & Accounting Operations. I only have experience as an accounting associate for a year at a mfg company while working on my masters.

AUD- FEB 2014
BEC- APR 2014
FAR- MAY 2014
REG- AUG 2014

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[fuzyfro89]

I think you have to apply as EITHER an experienced associate OR for entry level. How relevant is your experience, and was it full time experience? Then maybe…

If part time, no way Jose.

[fuzyfro89]

I think you have to apply as EITHER an experienced associate OR for entry level. How relevant is your experience, and was it full time experience? Then maybe…

If part time, no way Jose.

[MrCPA2B]

@Fuzyfo89…most of my experience was A/R and A/P, some internal audits, corporate tax, cost accounting stuff. Yes it was full time experience.

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REG- AUG 2014

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[MrCPA2B]

@Fuzyfo89…most of my experience was A/R and A/P, some internal audits, corporate tax, cost accounting stuff. Yes it was full time experience.

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REG- AUG 2014

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[HardWork]

I wouldn't. You should try and apply for the entry ones that will probably show up in September/October. If you apply now, you are probably competing against people with 1 year public experience or more.

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[HardWork]

I wouldn't. You should try and apply for the entry ones that will probably show up in September/October. If you apply now, you are probably competing against people with 1 year public experience or more.

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[Mayo]

I think the main thing that'd slow you down on getting this position is the lack of client-facing experience.

But like someone said already..just apply and see what happens.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Mayo]

I think the main thing that'd slow you down on getting this position is the lack of client-facing experience.

But like someone said already..just apply and see what happens.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Anonymous]

@HardWork is right, you probably wouldn't get the job because of the competition you'd be up against, but the experience of an interview would be well worth it, if they call you. Talking with recruiters on the phone is a skill and every chance to hone it is worth it, I think. Give it a shot. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Just don't be discouraged if you don't hear back. Good luck!

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