BIG 4 or Mid-Tier Firms? Which is Best for You? (PwC, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, Grant Thornton, BDO)

BIG 4 v Mid Tier Firms - Which is Best For You? 🤔
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Timestamps ⌚
00:00 Story time
01:33 Career
05:05 Salary
06:30 Clients
07:30 Work-life balance
08:48 Learning
10:15 Responsibility
12:17 Culture
14:15 Final top tip

[@JamesAlberts]

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[@jkdoorbinnia]

I moved from Big 4 to Mid Tier and I found the workload to be more manageable. Tbh the Big 4 is not for everyone. I feel like Big 4 is only good for type A personalities with strong resilience to stress and you know what you want to specialise in. If you want a more supportive environment and a more well rounded learning experience, you may find mid tier to be a better fit for you.

[@JamesAlberts]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I've heard of quite a few people moving into 'Mid Tier' firms and finding it a more well rounded learning experience - a common theme!

[@emiliacofer549]

You always put a bright smile on my face by making videos

[@jordonwindler1218]

Kudos to you for making such astonishing video

[@karenwebster8165]

This is something unique and different but outstanding.

[@ToluSir]

For me, I'd prefer to work at a mid-tier firm. I enjoy being mentally stimulated, which the mid-tier firms can achieve more so. Also it just seems to me that the big four has more of a "corporate cringe" feeling to them.

[@JamesAlberts]

I went the BIG 4 route, and on reflection, I wish I went mid-tier - I think it would have suited me a bit better, and I agree on the 'corporate cringe'!

[@espacespr6557]

I’m in a big4 firm.. And I can totally agree with that “corporate cringe..” SPECIALLY the BRAND WITH ORANGE COLORS.. Not naming the firm of course 😉

[@leifboyle994]

This video has some positive vibes.

[@PhilosophyLines]

Great video James, I appreciate the emphasis on what's right for each individual vs. what's 'better'. What you say about mindset is true for life in general I think...things are often only an issue if you believe they are and ruminate on them. Comments about wellbeing remind me of the meme with employees begging for more humane hours, childcare support etc. and the response being - 'here's a mindfulness webinar!' Will be interesting to see how things develop as 'prestige' potentially becomes less of a selling point for graduates.

[@JamesAlberts]

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! It will definitely be interesting - Over the next decade there will be some fundamental shifts in the accounting industry, for one the 'prestige' of the BIG 4 will 100% fall, when is the question!

[@ericliu8720]

For me, I didn’t work busy season hours at big 4 for my first season due to all the busiest clients being booked prior to me on boarding

[@eminentrhmyme8156]

Your videos are always class

[@JamesAlberts]

Thanks mate, glad you like them. Let me know if there is any other content you'd like to see!

[@SohaibAshraf]

Great vid - love the breakdown, not something you'd always think about I'm all about the brand names though 🤪

[@JamesAlberts]

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[@richardmarkust9043]

Useful video - I went mid tier in the end after lots of consideration, youre right mindset is key

[@JamesAlberts]

Thanks Richard! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@punitshaw8063]

Is there any significant difference in exit opportunities between big 4 and BDO or any other mid size firm?

[@andresalmonte4772]

Yes

[@JamesAlberts]

No

[@1giane]

anyone have any experience with grant thornton??

[@francescamistry2039]

Watching this was so monotonous

[@JamesAlberts]

Yeah, this blokes so boring