Any one can help. IB. I am from a local CF house.

good for people of different background to try lah (try your luck, i mean)

but in my case... you know the reasons why i am open to other options, right~

ipo and M&A execution, one year

accontancy and finance background

i am accoutancy graduate

nationality is not an issue; they will apply pr for you if you are not one.

CPA yes I supppose they do (need to check it out)

Other than big four, there are Chio Lim, Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton, BDO.

However, accoutancy background (poly, degree or ACCA) is a must for auditing or tax positions. Consultancy is more relaxed.

not happy with [...]

secondly, had my post been misleading, i meant i am looking for one for myself..

for your background, what do you want to do..? audit

big for is not that glamourous in my opinion.. and u have to start from the very junior level.

fresh grad gets 2k, 1 year later 2.4, another yr later 2.8~2.9, then usually 3.3~3.5, then ~~ then if you still survive the days and you are good at the trade, your career will soar.

My info was abt 1, 2 years old, when i was looking for a job. (pray for the better, but it could be worse)

PS: now even in the big fours, promotion is not automatic but merit-based; bonus is seldom over 2 months for most juniors for the past few years. Good thing is due to long hours worked, there are fridge benefits and claimable expenses.

The exposure in big fours is far better than most accountancy firms, however. To be an auditor or follow the accountancy line, big fours are good companies to start with.

You may also consider risk management, special audit (including IT audit, forensic etc.)