Working For Big 4

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  1. #1

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    Working For Big 4

    Hi I will graduate at the end of this year and am looking to get into one of the Big 4 Accounting Firms in Hong Kong

    I have a Hong Kong citizenship so that is no problem, however as I have been in Australia nearly my whole life my cantonese is very basic and I cannot read at all.

    For anyone that knows will I still be considered in the application process? My english is very strong so I was hoping that if I do get in I could just work on English speaking clients.

    Thank you all for your help!


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    Written cantonese is not a prerequisite in working at Big 4s. i know plenty of fresh grads who do not know a word in cantonese working for them.

    Good luck!


  3. #3

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    Wow, Thanks for your speedy reply much appreciated!

    Also, I met with a Deloitte partner earlier this year who told me grad salaries were 11k per month. Is this about right?


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    wow!! HK$11k.. it actually went up.. lol
    It used to be only $10.5K. so yes..hes right!

    however, after surviving at a Big 4 for a few years, it will definitely pay off. Trust me...

    All the best!


  5. #5

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    how quickly does the pay rise in 2nd and 3rd years?


  6. #6

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    almost entirely based on performance! You will see ppl with similar yrs of experience with vastly different pays.