Milkround Offers 2013/2014

Starbordsie · 26-02-2014 11:43pm

Tax trainee position being advertised in KPMG:

http://www.tcd.ie/Careers/vacancies/job_details.php?vacancyID=25122&vacancySubTypeID=0&vacancyCategoryID=0&disciplineID=0&location=&keyword=kpmg&days=0&search=Search

Gael23 · 11-03-2014 5:38pm

Did anyone have an interview with nolan & partners?

moneyonmymind · 16-03-2014 12:42am

Anyone going to the EY night next week?

jus_tin4 · 16-03-2014 12:22pm

ryanf1 wrote: »

Did anyone have an interview with nolan & partners?

nope

Obrieski · 17-03-2014 12:44pm

moneyonmymind wrote: »

Anyone going to the EY night next week?

was there last week, quite informal just few drinks, presentation, tour of the office that kind of scene

moneyonmymind · 18-03-2014 8:03pm

Obrieski wrote: »

was there last week, quite informal just few drinks, presentation, tour of the office that kind of scene

Cheers. Was it worth going to?I'm in galway so debating whether or not its worth the drive up to dublin.

Gael23 · 18-03-2014 8:37pm

Got a no from O Brien Harnett.

Obrieski · 19-03-2014 12:42am

moneyonmymind wrote: »

Cheers. Was it worth going to?I'm in galway so debating whether or not its worth the drive up to dublin.

I'd always recommend going to these things, good first impression and all that like. It is a fair spin from Galway for it, you don't exactly miss much but I'd always be cautious with these events. Also gives you the chance to meet the rest of the newcomers and realise everyone is in the same nervous boat as you!

moneyonmymind · 19-03-2014 4:53pm

Obrieski wrote: »

I'd always recommend going to these things, good first impression and all that like. It is a fair spin from Galway for it, you don't exactly miss much but I'd always be cautious with these events. Also gives you the chance to meet the rest of the newcomers and realise everyone is in the same nervous boat as you!

Yeah,be good to meet the people i'm working with. Did it end at 8 or did people go for drinks afterwards?

jus_tin4 · 21-03-2014 8:11pm

Anyone ever interview in Delaney Locke & Thorpe? have one next week? any tips?

unknown1990 · 29-04-2014 9:17am

Hey guys, does anyone know if Deloitte has been in touch? They said they'd be in contact in April. Thanks

Aine20 · 29-04-2014 10:00am

unknown1990 wrote: »

Hey guys, does anyone know if Deloitte has been in touch? They said they'd be in contact in April. Thanks

Was wondering same myself but I havnt heard anything from them yet anyway

MrSzyslak · 30-04-2014 12:39am

Aine20 wrote: »

Was wondering same myself but I havnt heard anything from them yet anyway

me too,, will update if I do.

Aine20 · 30-04-2014 1:19pm

MrSzyslak wrote: »

me too,, will update if I do.

Received a letter from Deloitte today with all info on what they need us to send

Melon head · 12-05-2014 12:00pm

What would be the average salary for a training contract? Would ye think you would get an increase in salary after passing the CAP2 stage?

TheDoctor · 13-05-2014 9:18am

Average starting salary would be around 22K.
Will go up every year and usually there is an bonus each year if you pass your exams

drphil90 · 21-05-2014 5:53pm

does anyone have a link to a thread discussing what working life is like inside of each of these organisations? I've found a few on State Street and Citibank but haven't come across the big 4 one yet

Kiltennel · 21-05-2014 11:18pm

drphil90 wrote: »

does anyone have a link to a thread discussing what working life is like inside of each of these organisations? I've found a few on State Street and Citibank but haven't come across the big 4 one yet

Haven't found any specific threads but glassdoor.com is generally a safe bet. http://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm. I know people who have worked in all of the Big 4, heard positive reports about PwC, KPMG, and Deloitte. Heard pretty poor reports about EY and I think their corporate structure is supposed to be a bit arseways with Dublin apparently reporting to London now rather than EY Ireland being independent of EY UK like the other 3. Someone who is more informed on EY will be able to paint a better picture there.

RN001 · 16-06-2014 6:46pm

Does anyone know what happens if you miss the 2.1 requirement? I think I sat one poor exam which will bring my average down - will a firm revoke my contract even with full cap1?

Gael23 · 07-07-2014 7:35pm

Interview for Tax Trainee role on Wednesday. Hopefully 6th time lucky!

RN001 · 07-07-2014 7:37pm

Congrats ! What firm?

Gael23 · 07-07-2014 8:16pm

RN001 wrote: »

Congrats ! What firm?

Hughes Blake in Dublin. Only applied this morning!

scheister · 08-07-2014 4:56pm

ryanf1 wrote: »

Hughes Blake in Dublin. Only applied this morning!

well done ryan fingers crossed for ya

Gael23 · 08-07-2014 7:18pm

They wanted me to come today, don't know if that means anything?

jubella · 09-07-2014 12:18pm

Has anyone applied for trainee positions in Bord na Mona Newbridge? A friend is anxious that she hasn't heard anything since doing online tests.

niamhzie · 14-08-2014 7:39pm

Hi all,
For those doing Audit in EY, what's the start date?
I'm a late applicant on the scene, haven't been told anything so far.

Aine20 · 16-08-2014 4:24pm

Anyone get a start date from Deloitte yet?

Obrieski · 17-08-2014 5:38pm

Think it's 8th September for EY!

dreamland4321 · 28-08-2014 2:32pm

I'm also a late applicant & have been told pretty much nothing so far

Would anyone know what the start date for audit in PwC Dublin is ?

An Citeog · 29-08-2014 6:56pm

dreamland4321 wrote: »

I'm also a late applicant & have been told pretty much nothing so far

Would anyone know what the start date for audit in PwC Dublin is ?

Think it's around October 20th with 1 day the week before for IT training possibly.

dreamland4321 · 31-08-2014 3:28pm

An Citeog wrote: »

Think it's around October 20th with 1 day the week before for IT training possibly.

Oh okay thanks

Gael23 · 04-09-2014 4:11pm

I haven't got a Job yet so what happens if I don't get one before lectures start? Do I just apply again next year?

jus_tin4 · 05-09-2014 12:19am

Ya can do up to cap 2 without experience

Aine20 · 28-09-2014 1:12pm

Anyone sitting the Cap 2 FR introductary exam on Wednesday?

jubella · 28-09-2014 1:55pm

Aine20 wrote: »

Anyone sitting the Cap 2 FR introductary exam on Wednesday?

I am (I hope!).. I still haven't got notification of my exemptions, even though I know I'm entitled to full CAP1. I signed up for the assessment but I don't have a student number yet and my CAI registration has been delayed because of the exemptions - so I hope I don't get turned away now when I show up to the RDS Wednesday evening! I'll be ringing the institute first thing tomorrow.

Going to have to sit down this evening now and refresh my double entry knowledge.

Aine20 · 28-09-2014 2:44pm

jubella wrote: »

I am (I hope!).. I still haven't got notification of my exemptions, even though I know I'm entitled to full CAP1. I signed up for the assessment but I don't have a student number yet and my CAI registration has been delayed because of the exemptions - so I hope I don't get turned away now when I show up to the RDS Wednesday evening! I'll be ringing the institute first thing tomorrow.

Going to have to sit down this evening now and refresh my double entry knowledge.

Im sure theyl let you sit it if you were contacted about sitting it.. If your registered for it they shouldnt turn you away. Iv received my exemptions but I definitely need to try brush up on mine before Wednesday seems like forever since I last looked at anything like that. Hope its not too hard

jubella · 28-09-2014 3:16pm

Aine20 wrote: »

Im sure theyl let you sit it if you were contacted about sitting it.. If your registered for it they shouldnt turn you away. Iv received my exemptions but I definitely need to try brush up on mine before Wednesday seems like forever since I last looked at anything like that. Hope its not too hard

Have you had a look at the past / sample papers? They don't look too bad but will definitely require some study!

Aine20 · 28-09-2014 9:28pm

jubella wrote: »

Have you had a look at the past / sample papers? They don't look too bad but will definitely require some study!

I printed the one I could find online off but honestky havnt had a chance to look at it. I will tomorrow though and hopefully some of it will come back to me

killarney09 · 02-10-2014 4:27pm

How good a chance would you have in the milkround interviews with a 2.1 and 8 months experience in a top 10 firm?

Gael23 · 02-10-2014 6:32pm

killarney09 wrote: »

How good a chance would you have in the milkround interviews with a 2.1 and 8 months experience in a top 10 firm?

Quite good id say but don't take anything for granted

Obrieski · 03-10-2014 10:43pm

Well the assessment wasn't exactly friendly was it?! Time was an issue but I felt the questions asked were all of the hardest standard they could think of too. There were no questions that I would have considered easy...and it made a mockery of the previous year's paper in my opinion!

Aine20 · 03-10-2014 10:59pm

Obrieski wrote: »

Well the assessment wasn't exactly friendly was it?! Time was an issue but I felt the questions asked were all of the hardest standard they could think of too. There were no questions that I would have considered easy...and it made a mockery of the previous year's paper in my opinion!

Found it so difficult. In compared to the previous year it was awfully hard. Bit unfair as we only had the standard of the previous year to go on which was no where near as hard. And I also hadnt enough time

jubella · 04-10-2014 8:27am

Yeah I didn't have enough time either. Made some silly mistakes too because I was rushing. I'm actually embarrassed that my manager is going to get my paper.

In fairness though it was a bit of a kick in the bum that I probably needed. I know now that I need to work really really hard if I want to pass the real exams.

dashdoll · 07-10-2014 12:49am

Hi guys,

I'm considering applying for some of the Big4 Milk rounds this month and my situation is quite different to most applicants who would be final year students so would appreciate some input / advice.

My background is that I'm 27 (which is obviously a lot older than recent grads). Law degree and Masters in Law, QFA qualified and 2+years legal experience. I'm considering qualifying in tax so this seems like a good starting point to apply.

Anyway, I suppose I'm just interested to hear on what my chances of interviews/success would be for someone with my background bearing in mind my age/educational background and experience and that I don't have any business/accounting/tax experience. I certainly don't fit the average mould for these roles!

Would really appreciate any thoughts/advice!

lightspeed · 12-10-2014 8:44pm

Im curious if there is more international travel opportunities with big 4 over big 10 or below and would some of the big 4 have more international travel opportunities than the other for auditing for example?

How doe auditors travel? is it mostly by car? I would assume so but if im not mistaken all of the big 4 are based in large office buildings which dont seem to have parking faculties.

Im just wondering as if i choose industry audit over financial services, am i likely to eventually end up in gridlock traffic each day trying to get to an audit should the day come that i become a senior auditor.

killarney09 · 13-10-2014 7:18pm

What would be the pay difference between the big four and a top ten firm like baker tilly or RSM?

Aine20 · 14-10-2014 1:10pm

killarney09 wrote: »

What would be the pay difference between the big four and a top ten firm like baker tilly or RSM?

During training I dont think there is much difference in pay but more so a difference in amount of study leave and exam support you get.. Most big 4s start at around 21500 with no masters im not sure about the other too 10s but cant see it being much different

killarney09 · 14-10-2014 5:43pm

Anyone have any examples of answers to some of the application questions?

ffoxylady · 14-10-2014 5:54pm

killarney09 wrote: »

Anyone have any examples of answers to some of the application questions?

Which q's are ya looking for examples to?

killarney09 · 14-10-2014 6:37pm

Imagine you are working at PwC;
Who is your ideal client?
What commercial / industry issues are affecting this client in the current business environment?

Striving for excellence through working as part of successful teams is key to our work. Please describe a group activity you have been involved in where you have contributed to the team success. Your example should include details of the activity, key objectives, individual contribution, challenges faced and overall outcome.

Please provide us with your understanding of the work undertaken in your chosen line of service and why you believe you will be successful in your chosen field.

Why do you want to work for KPMG? What has prompted you to apply for this position? Please list in your answer experiences or people who have influenced you in making your decision.

That's just a few above

Milkround Offers 2013/2014

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