life of a big 4 accountant

a typical day in the office during non-busy season
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[@Damo1Samo]

A very great video man. I can tell you for a fact that working in one of the big 4 firms isn’t easy while trying to balance your gym life. Keep motivating. MUCH LOVE FROM YOUR FELLOW GYM BRO IN NIGERIA 🇳🇬 ❤️💪🏻

[@tommyturnup4638]

this channel is gonna blow up man, enjoy the process💪🏻greetings from austria

[@JacksonTerry-qm9ov]

Nice video 🥰🥰🥳your video is so cool, honestly Cpa exam is such a difficult test man ,really don’t know what to do but I’m never losing hope

[@melodychibuike]

Passing the CPA exams is when you study hard, if you can't study or you don't have time for your studies I'd advise you get yourself a help like Mr Dylan.

[@pineschijames]

People keep talking about Dylan all over KZbin, he must be a very awesome help.

[@DavidJames-ck6lk]

Yes you're correct but remember heaven helps those who help themselves, try studying if you can't study then get yourself a good help

[@BayaniSteve]

I studied for months and couldn't pass, I guess passing is a blessing

[@greatestgerald8910]

passed mine after studying so hard, I'm not discouraging anyone just wanna say do whatever you believe will help you pass.

[@jonathantaylor5450]

That view of the skyline is amazing. I am near graduation and very excited to get started.

[@ChristianHada]

That’s a nice office space. I feel like some other office spaces seem so depressing. lol

[@Hangishta]

The algorithm has led me to an up and coming big hitter I see.

[@leoxlsb]

Appreciate it! Hoping to make it big

[@partharora369]

Damnn tryna become a chartered accountant in india, this is really inspiring ! Would definitely love to know more as a person tryna become a ca and be a gym bro 👊 at the same time.

[@leoxlsb]

Keep going man you got this!

[@partharora369]

​@@leoxlsbthanks man !

[@thejourneyman2874]

All the best . Now you are on which level? Like foundation, IPCC or Final?

[@gastronomee_]

fellow young creator and ex-accounting/consulting intern here. I started this channel as an escape - reflecting on a lot of the same points you do. keep it up!

[@leoxlsb]

thanks! just watched your latest video and you do a great job story telling

[@benokiyama6059]

Looks like the KPMG office in Chicago….

[@etherius2843]

hey great video. I had a question tho what is a leadership conference and who organize them

[@leoxlsb]

the leadership conferences are organized by the companies and you apply for them like you would for internships but it's meant for sophomores in college

[@kellieoh6616]

thank you for this video. Really enjoyed it

[@gregregor9689]

I don’t know how honestly you can answer this since your company might see, but if you could go back in time, would you still choose accounting? Do you see a long term financial gain from this career? Or just getting by?

[@dbbuster1238]

How boring is the job? Do you see yourself working for a big4 company for awhile?

[@jasonjypark]

guy you were working out with is so handsome and big my goodness

[@itsluckshot]

in busy season what is your workout schedule like? i start my first busy season next year and i want to start getting ready😅

[@esportcol]

nice vid, seems like a very cool career

[@iamseungeun2470]

Could u make a video on how you got into the big four if you don't mind? And plus, are u permanent resident or citizen?

[@popeitachi]

if you don't mind me asking, whats the salary for someone in your position?

[@empror7897]

What is a decent amount of salary you can get in USA after doing ACCA 2 years experience

[@leoxlsb]

around 90,000-100,000

[@prathamrana8433]

Should one go into accounting before getting into investment banking and any buy-side finance role, should one be considering accounting if he can't afford to go for an MBA or even a master's in finance?

[@leoxlsb]

if you want to go into banking, I highly suggest finding an ib internship during college and recruiting for full time offers after

[@leoxlsb]

accounting would be a waste of time and difficult to break into ib afterwards

[@prathamrana8433]

@@leoxlsb Look, one can't easily get IB internships and I see many I-Bankers have experience in accounting as it helps them. Many of them are CPAs in the Big 4 then do Master's in Finance and then break into IB. Doesn't that make sense to you?

[@prathamrana8433]

@@leoxlsb What if I was pursuing a Master's in accounting STEM degree to keep my ass in the US, because then only I can have the 3-year work visa, and it is an assured placement program. Doing CPA along with accounting can help me to land in Mergers and Acquisitions and then in the front-end office of IB,?

[@melindag11]

Would love to know more about the type of leadership conferences you attended? We’re they strictly accounting industry conferences?

[@leoxlsb]

They were company specific leadership conferences. So you would apply to them freshman/sophomore year like an internship but the conference is only for 2-3 days and they typically give you an internship offer after. Its also a great resume booster to apply for internships the following year

[@markosjenicic4945]

Wait bro you said 30 hours a week when it’s not busy season ? Thats crazy haha. Also is there kind of like unlimited PTO or is it 2 weeks of the year ? Thanks

[@leoxlsb]

Yeah 20-30 hrs when its not busy on average, theres slower days for sure tho. There is 2 weeks of PTO and also 2 separate firm shutdown (holiday) weeks at big4

[@gregheffley2]

@@leoxlsb20-30 hours of billable work, so 10-20 of admin?

[@theolovaj4844]

Sounds like you do 4 months of real work

[@yuvrajdave]

❤

[@stanleychen2584]

As a freshman finance major, what resonated with you to go with accounting?

[@leoxlsb]

Honestly it was connections with my school and big four accounting firms. I do regret not trying a finance internship so definitely get your feet wet in both fields if you are unsure

[@gadoosher]

Save yourself bruh, do not go into Big 4 accounting. Do anything you can to avoid public accounting, it's ass.

[@stanleychen2584]

@@gadoosher honestly I have no interest in accounting. just wondering what prompted him to take this path

[@gadoosher]

phew.. I've made it my life goal to save at least one person from big 4, so I'm glad you're on the right path already lol@@stanleychen2584

[@saikatsaha4122]

​@tanleychen2584 accounting is a broad term you can do audit, finance, taxation, adversy, consultanting or even entrepreneur. I think he did accounting because of it. An Cpa or CA accountant can be a finance guy. With time and experience accountants grow really good

[@HUMAN-VERSION4]

I am taikng the cpa but hate accounting the people are the worst

[@user-mb2hy5zi2w]

My good

[@prathamrana8433]

Will the accounting experience be worth it?

[@saikatsaha4122]

In my opinion if you want growth Do CPA nothing less than this

[@prathamrana8433]

@@saikatsaha4122 and what if I want to break into IB or Private Equity afterwards!? What should I do afterward?

[@InJesusName3783]

gains

[@xolaughoutloud98]

Why did you choose tax?

[@leoxlsb]

I didn't want to travel to client sites and wanted me routine work then

[@escano2r755]

@@leoxlsbwait what? leo what do you mean by that if you don’t mind me asking ❤

[@leoxlsb]

@@escano2r755 tax doesnt require traveling to client sites which was a plus to me back then

[@akilahlynch7707]

Which firm do you work for, because everyone else says the big4 firms is hell 😭

[@leoxlsb]

LOL it is hell Ill disclose in a later video

[@mackenziebiava3968]

"Promosm" 😓

[@HUMAN-VERSION4]

Why are accountant s so mean i worked at 4 firms and all passive aggressive

[@abijah4123]

Everybody is under stress

[@NelvosBBQ]

Think about it. They are accountants. Not the most glamorous job lol

[@user-cf2gf8nf8k]

韩国人？

[@leoxlsb]

Yep korean

[@timwong580]

You should go back to your corporate boss and beg foryour job back!

[@aceberosjibertnoelb.8402]

another subscriber here❤

[@goldnews927]

Lol bro quit