Question for Accountants and CPAs: How important is this internship with PwC?
Hey guys, I am a sophomore in college with about a 3.5 average and majoring in accounting or finance. I just entered the business program this year (so I really only have a couple months of accounting under my belt). I just got offered an internship with Pricewaterhouse Coopers this summer in either L.A. or New York. Only problem is, I have family obligations which may keep me in Portland this summer. My question is: - How important should I capitalize on this opportunity? Especially because i'm a sophomore and PwC is a big four firm. - How much more advantageous would it be for me to intern with a big four rather than some other firm/company (maybe doing accounting intern with an opportunity in Portland)in my sophomore year? - What exactly did you do summer before junior year to get where you are at? Any stories would be great. Any help, input, feedback is appreciated. Thank you! Best, Alan
Why is my flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles much shorter than my flight back?
I’m booking a flight and from Atlanta to Los Angeles it will only take about 3 1/2 hours, but coming back and going from Los Angeles to Atlanta it will take about 7 1/2. Why is this?
I tell my boyfriend to NOT study accounting, boring uncool, do you know any famous accountant in world history?
well if that's what he wants to do than that's his business you shouldn't tell him what career to pick you should support him no matter what if you really care about him..... but that's my opinion..... good luck
I recently applied to be an UberX driver in Atlanta. As an UberX driver, what are your experiences and what is your income?
Every market is different and the rates are going to be different as well so the income will vary considerably as a result. In San Francisco, driving five nights a week and at least eight hours a night, taking as many fares as I can, no breaks other than to pee, Last week I took 144 trips in five nights totaling 44 hours on line. I average less than $1500 a week after Uber takes it's cut and before I pay for gas. Gas is running me close to $200 a week for five nights these days. I drive 150 miles or more each night, mostly in town, with occasional trips to other nearby cities.
Any chance getting accepted by Cornell?
Hi, I am a high school junior right now. Basically, the list down to Cornell, Emory, U Georgia, Georgia Tech. Location: Atlanta, GA School: Public High School, over 3700 students. Rank: 150/1000 GPA: Unweighted: 3.3-3,4, Weighted 3.6-3.7 High School Class Freshman Yr. Honors Geometry, Honors World Geography, Language Art, Spanish I, PE, Health, Honors Biology. Sophomore Yr. Honors Algebra II, Honors Language Art, Honors Spanish II, Honors Chemistry, Accounting I, AP World History Junior Yr. AP Physics B, Pre-Calculus, AP US, AP Statistics, Honors Language Art, Honors Spanish III. Senior Yr. Going to take 4-5 AP's and Accounting II to boost some GPA. SAT: 2150 EC: 3 Years of Varsity Swim and Dive (going to be 4 years with senior year.) Team Captain, two times Georgia AAAAA Division Runner Up and 1 time State Champion, International Club President, Spanish Club, Beta Club Co President, Mu Alpha Theta Co President, FBLA, Library Volunteer, Nursing Home/Hospital Hr 300+
Is this a good salary with a Big 4 TS group?
I believe that is a pretty standard amount for a Senior Associate in a Big 4 firm. I have been interviewing with a few of the Big 4 firms for a Staff Auditor position. I don't quite have as much experience as you. My offers have been in the range of $50,000 - $55,000, with a signing bonus. From the interviews I've had they do pay bonuses. I also got this information from a co-worker of mine that used to work for a Big 4 firm. The firm I currently work for is paying me about 70% of the lowest figure I've been offered. The firm I work for pays, usually at the highest, $55,000 for a Senior Auditor. They have historically paid $15,000 - $20,000 less than the market price. Good luck, maybe I'll work with you sometime.
What is the salary of a partner at Ernst and young?
I agree with Bobby. A lot. EY is no different from any of the other Big 4.But if we're talking specifics we need to go into detail. Firstly, partners are not "paid". They each own a share of the business, measured in units, which equates to a certain share of annual profitability. They also have to buy-in to the business, which means taking out a pretty hefty loan which can be between a few hundred thousand and million, depending on the firm, and takes a good five to ten years to pay off.From there on, individual earnings (based on total number of units) depends on many specific factors, including:- Service line (audit, consulting, etc);- Years of service- Leadership roles- Personal, group and overall business revenues and profitabilityBig 4 Career LAB recently studied partner earnings and concluded that an average partner over a 25 year career would earn approximately $11 million, adjusted for inflation. Some will earn significantly more, others a bit less. You can check out the article here: https://www.big4careerlab.com/bi...
How does Varsity Tutors charge its clients?
They charge the clients on packages of multiple hours. The more hours you buy, the less you pay which seems sensible. They charge more if as the course become more advanced and they charge the same price for online and in-person tutoring. But the amount they charge is not the same. I have attached two photos that I have gotten from them by asking for prices and as you can see they are different. But it seems they charge you at least around 50$/hour but possibly more depending on feeling that you are eager to pay more.The interesting thing is that they pay about 15–20$ to their tutors (I asked a tutor myself) but they oblige both the student and the tutor sign a strict binding contract that they cannot not exchange money directly. So, about 75% of the money you pay goes directly to Varsity which is very sad because if you find the tutor yourself, it is going to be highly cheaper but unfortunately given their contract, you cannot do anything about it. I think they are really greedy about margin of benefit for themselves. Students have to pay these high rates while the service provider (tutor) receives only a quarter of the money you pay. But what can we do as students? Just make sure not to pay more than 50$ because up to that amount, it is negotiable.