Company: PwC
Date: 2009-09-01
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: current

Public accounting with the Big 4 is a fast track for success
Pros: -Great access resources and industry insights
-Fast track for learning and developing essential technical accounting and mangerial skills
-Fast track for building value in case you'd like to leave for industry
-Great training (on the job and formal offerings)
-Great vacation policy
-Flexibility depending on your client
Cons: -Fast track career in public accounting demands more working hours.  However, starting your career with 5-7 years in public accounting builds much more value than starting with 5-7 years in industry.
-Worklife balance is not always practical and it greatly depends on your clients.