[tud20551]

I genuinely feel that ( I know its wrong)

I personally think I’m better than you if you are not Big 4.

Best Resumes and Candidates get in.

If you are complaining it is because you don’t get in.

Stop Being Jealous.Stop Hating.

What wrong with that thinking. I legit feel that way and I know I shouldn’t.

BEC - Passed

FAR - Ninja in Training

AUD - Ninja in Training

REG - Ninja in Training

[KaliKingz]

Funny AF! Thanks for the laugh.

AUD - 81
BEC - 81
FAR - 86
REG - 90

Even when winning is illogical, losing still far form optional.
-T.I.

[Mike J]

Big 4 CPA firms have nothing to be arrogant about.

Most commenters hit on the crazy hours. Also, Jeff's comment was the best. Haha

But, let's look at the legacy of the BIG firms.

You have Arthur Andersen, who is out of business because they destroyed CLIENT records at the client's behest because the client committed fraud. The client was Enron.

You have KPMG who was the external audit firm of HSBC. At best, they ignored several cease and desist letters from the FBI that HSBC received. HSBC laundered money from Mexican drug cartels and groups identified by the FBI to be terrorist groups in Saudi Arabia. One only has to google HSBC and Matt Taibbi.

We should all know that external auditors are responsible for reasonable assuarance. That includes making inquiries of client counsel and responding to anything that comes to our attention. I have a lot of difficulty believing none of those FBI letters came to their attention.

Off hand, I'm not sure who the external auditor was for AIG and Goldman Sachs. But, I'm quite sure they didn't ask any meaningful questions about their client's customers' ability to pay the loans. The external audit firm(s) clearly ignored normal procedures to investigate going concern (they needed to be bailed out).

There's also PWC. Instead of fraud, they were the firm that oversaw the Oscar's gaffe with the envelopes. These SUPERIOR people are now synonymous to Steve Harvey.

…

This of course does not mean EVERYONE at the big firms commit fraud or are negligent.

But, you're not infallible because of where you work.

AUD - 90
BEC - 79
FAR - 77
REG - 77

They don't trust JUST ANYBODY to count beans

[Anonymous]

I just have to share this: someone who used to work with me (junior position I was his senior) was hired from B4 NY (he also had his cpa). Very exciting for me since I had an addition to the team. I will never forget when I had to explain why buying securities are negative in cash sheets we received from our custodian/admin.

I like humble people a lot.

[HoosierCPA]

OP got the reaction from everyone that he was looking for. It's hard to get into the B4, no doubt, but it's not for everyone. The grueling hours and commitment are something I respect. Are there cocky ones like @tud? Yeah I'm sure there are quite a few but lets not stereotype. There are many B4 employees who helped push me through these exams and I will forever be grateful for that. I just feel bad because of this post @tud is stirring up all this hate for B4, when most are not like him.

AUD - 80
BEC - 82
FAR - 78
REG - 89

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FAR - 78
REG - 72,74,71...please just go away REG nobody likes you!
BEC - 82
AUD - Aug 16

[tacctfin11]

Zero class.

Fort Worth Tx CPA

 

FAR - 76
AUD - 82
BEC -  76 DONE!
REG - 80

FAR- 76 01/08/2016 exp 08/04/2017
AUD- 82 04/14/2016
BEC- May 28th

baby

REG- TBD

[Trele6]

I'm better than you because I am not BIG 4, have a CPA, and have a net worth of $1 million.

Good luck on your future.

B - 80 Jun16
A - 74 Aug16, 77 Oct16
R - 87 Nov15
F - 79 Apr16
Ethics - 98 Nov16
Licensed in New Mexico Dec16

First go at the CPA! Only using Becker
Reg / Nov 2015 - 87
Far / Apr 2016 - 79
Bec / May 2016 - 80
Aud / Aug 2016

[tygolfer]

@tud20551
Participant
Back in October I took FAR & Failed with a 65.

How bad is 65?

I am using Becker’s and Ninja MCQ + Notes

What should I do to restudy for the exam. (any tip is better than none) PLEASE~

OP Here is my tip, stop being a douche and take a step off your high horse. Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but you are abusing your privilege. Oh, and 65 is bad…you should probably just give up lol. In all seriousness tho, I appreciate the troll.

AUD - 92
BEC - 84
FAR - 77
REG - 89

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[LonelyRonPaul]

Sub par troll performance. I'll give it a 3/5. Better luck next time

AUD - 87
BEC - 80
FAR - 78
REG - 78

DONE!!!

FAR: 5/7/16

AUD: 7/16/16

BEC: 8/27/16

REG: 12/3/16, 2/11/17

FAR - 78, 5/7/16
AUD - 87, 7/16/16
BEC - 8/27/16
REG - 12/3/16

[Anonymous]

Those who are on the top of the stack today can easily be on the bottom of the stack tomorrow. It's just how life works. Always be grateful for how much you have…and how easily it can all be gone in a heartbeat.

[Wannafree]

I think we should read these type of post with touch of humor.Who knows OP wanted to lighten up all of us on this forum.

WannaB

[Skynet]

Screenshot with a fork or you're not better than us at all.

AUD - 90
BEC - 78
FAR - 84
REG - 87

World Domination Plan

Phase I : Pass CPA Exams - Complete
Phase II : Megan Fox - In Progress
Phase III : Megan Fox & Scarlett Johansson Lingerie Pillow Fight
Phase IV : Form the new Charlie's Angels with Megan Fox, Scarlett Johansson, & Gal Gadot
Phase V : TBD

BEC : 78
REG : 87
FAR : 84
AUD : 90

World Domination Plan

Phase I : Pass CPA Exams - Complete
Phase II : Megan Fox - Initiated
Phase III : Bring back 8-Tracks
Phase IV : Megan Fox & Scarlett Johansson Lingerie Pillow Fight
Phase V : TBA

[Anonymous]

I think @tud is just trying to figure out the difference between Big 4 and smaller firm cultures/experience. I've been trying for the longest on this forum to get more in depth detail as well from those who work in Big 4 about the differences and their experience, but I have mostly been getting generic responses that don't really address the question.

Instead, they say things like, “I can't disclose that information” or that they've “worked on all parts of an audit”. Which in that case it doesn't make sense because smaller firm accountants usually get to work on audits, tax, bookkeeping, and other aspects of actually running a CPA firm rather than just churning out workpapers for just bits and pieces of an audit.

The truth of the matter is, I don't think Big 4 accountants know where their experience stacks up with smaller firm accountants because they are so busy and full of themselves that they don't take the time to become familiar with what smaller firm accountants are capable of.

Just my thoughts.

[So FAR So Good]

The Trollier than thou approach is entertaining.

Allow me a chance at a countroll-argument: Big 4 auditors (specifically those who start right out of school with no experience) are the equivalent of referees who never played the game. For every Ed Hochuli, there are ten Scott Greens.

AUD - 91
BEC - 85
FAR - 91
REG - 86

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F - 91 (6/5/2016)
A - 7/30/2016
R - 10/8/2016
B - 12/10/2016

[T Rev]

@studysled I have lurked here for over a year now, and that is the funniest thing I've read. Haha. Not sure how many picked up on it though since I didn't see a follow up Big Lebowski reference. Thanks for the laugh.

[CPAIN2K17]

Getting hired at a Big 4 firm is not that hard lol. It is, however, the worst job I had ever had. Congrats though!

Wiley CPAExcel + Ninja MCQ & Notes

 

AUD - 97 (1/24/17)

BEC - 84 (3/10/17)

FAR - 94 (5/31/17)

REG - 88 (8/16/17)

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