Company: Deloitte
Date: 2009-12-22
Overall rating: 2/5
Employment status: current

Public Accounting
Pros: Deloitte has an excellent reputation in the business community and particularly in the accounting community. The employees are some of the most driven and intelligent anyone will have the pleasure of working with. The job itself is very challenging - with new challenges each day and for each engagement.
Cons: Without exception, the work life balance or lack thereof is the primary con to working with Deloitte or any Big 4 public accounting firm. The hours are very long and seasonal - meaning frequent throughout the year. There is no exception when it comes to working these hours. Each employee is required to work long hours without complaint or compensation. It is simply a part of the job. The work environment is also unusual - generally working in small rooms with several auditors from engagment partner down to staff. There is very little privacy and even less room for independence.