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  • #202
    Velcropants
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Velcropants


    MrXY wrote: »
    Fairplay man. Just out of curiosity, how long were you waiting to hear back from PwC since the interview?

    Hey thanks, its not accountancy so I think it works slightly different, but I heard the next evening by phone call from PwC. My interview luckily went quite well. You never can tell with these things. I just am a little unsure which one to go for at the moment as they both seem good. (I know , I shouldn't be complaining) Anyone have any insights or recommendations?


  • #203
    gladiator111
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭gladiator111


    Hey Guys,

    Anyone know about rejection e-mails from Deloitte? Friend hasn't heard a peep from them and well I got a regional office spot so can't tell him what the deal is.

    So if anyone could let us know that'd be great!


  • #204
    jango_fett
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭jango_fett


    Welp! Had pwc interview this afternoon, I wasn't asked competency questions, we didn't discuss case study or commercial awareness..There wasn;t "why pwc" question?.The partner said at the beginning it would be an informal chat about my background, only discussed my CV right from LC to present and professional qualification I would be doing...Left me wondering how they assess...anybody know?


  • #205
    s15r330
    Closed Accounts Posts: 944 ✭✭✭s15r330


    Did anyone get any calls today after interviewing with Deloitte? Sitting here staring at the phone :D


  • #206
    khan1
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭khan1


    s15r330 wrote: »
    Did anyone get any calls today after interviewing with Deloitte? Sitting here staring at the phone :D


    I wish you the best of luck.
    I have my interview tomorrow for audit. How did your interview go? Any unexpected question regarding commercial awareness, business story or any technical accounting/auditing questions?


  • #207
    s15r330
    Closed Accounts Posts: 944 ✭✭✭s15r330


    khan1 wrote: »
    I wish you the best of luck.
    I have my interview tomorrow for audit. How did your interview go? Any unexpected question regarding commercial awareness, business story or any technical accounting/auditing questions?

    Thank you, and you!
    I'd go as far as to say it was an enjoyable experience. Everyone there is really nice, the interview was more a chat with a few questions thrown in. Mine lasted 1 hour and it felt like 20mins.
    Usual questions like why accounting, challenges facing Deloitte, examples of leadership, time management, problem solving and teamwork. No business story.
    The challenges facing Deloitte covered commercial awareness.
    You have no need to worry :)


  • #208
    s15r330
    Closed Accounts Posts: 944 ✭✭✭s15r330


    Ps I brought up a project I did on the differences between IFRS and US GAAP and they asked me for examples, that was the only technical part as well as what does an Auditor do.


  • #209
    khan1
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭khan1


    s15r330 wrote: »
    Thank you, and you!
    I'd go as far as to say it was an enjoyable experience. Everyone there is really nice, the interview was more a chat with a few questions thrown in. Mine lasted 1 hour and it felt like 20mins.
    Usual questions like why accounting, challenges facing Deloitte, examples of leadership, time management, problem solving and teamwork. No business story.
    The challenges facing Deloitte covered commercial awareness.
    You have no need to worry :)

    Thank you for your help :) you never know, we could soon be working together. Here is hoping :)


  • #210
    s15r330
    Closed Accounts Posts: 944 ✭✭✭s15r330


    khan1 wrote: »
    Thank you for your help :) you never know, we could soon be working together. Here is hoping :)

    Exactly :)


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  • #211
    Roce10
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Roce10


    Anybody still waiting on PWC? Giving up hope here..


  • #212
    jango_fett
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭jango_fett


    Roce10 wrote: »
    Anybody still waiting on PWC? Giving up hope here..

    when did you interview, what service line?


  • #213
    Roce10
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Roce10


    jango_fett wrote: »
    when did you interview, what service line?

    Last Wednesday, for Assurance service line


  • #214
    jango_fett
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭jango_fett


    Roce10 wrote: »
    Last Wednesday, for Assurance service line

    3 working days, if you don't hear anything tomorrow, I reckon give them a call...


  • #215
    Roce10
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Roce10


    jango_fett wrote: »
    3 working days, if you don't hear anything tomorrow, I reckon give them a call...

    Have u heard anything back yet?


  • #216
    jango_fett
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭jango_fett


    Roce10 wrote: »
    Have u heard anything back yet?

    Just had pwc interview this afternoon...I will wait until wednesday, before I start freaking out..


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  • #217
    galwaygalway
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭galwaygalway


    Roce10 wrote: »
    Have u heard anything back yet?

    Anyone hear anything about Deloitte audit in Cork?


  • #218
    justcallmemoses
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭justcallmemoses


    anyone hear back from BDO?


  • #219
    Pcmcccbc
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Pcmcccbc


    I got a rejection email from PwC this morning. I interviewed with them for Assurance in Dublin last Wednesday. I'm not overly disappointed as I knew my interview didn't got that well


  • #220
    DivanMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭DivanMan


    Anyone going into KPMG Audit in Dublin?

    Interviewed last Wednesday, got an offer on Thursday evening & contract came yesterday. Pretty happy I must say!

    Interviewed in the IFSC by Director first, then Manager, both in FS. So I'm assuming that's the route I'll be going.

    Anyone in any way similar or waiting to hear back?


  • #221
    bscm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭bscm


    DivanMan wrote: »
    Anyone going into KPMG Audit in Dublin?

    Interviewed last Wednesday, got an offer on Thursday evening & contract came yesterday. Pretty happy I must say!

    Interviewed in the IFSC by Director first, then Manager, both in FS. So I'm assuming that's the route I'll be going.

    Anyone in any way similar or waiting to hear back?

    Same here, I interviewed on Thursday morning and got told after my second interview I was successful. I'm also assuming it's FS Audit (that's what most of the people at the presentation said as well).


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  • #222
    Roce10
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Roce10


    3 interviews, 3 rejections..starting to give up here!


  • #223
    khan1
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭khan1


    Roce10 wrote: »
    3 interviews, 3 rejections..starting to give up here!

    Man stay optimistic. This interview thing is like a lottery. You just dont know what or who they would like. I had a couple of rejections last year and this year I got rejected by EY again even though I couldn't have done better in the interview. These things happen.


  • #224
    Bernanke KOs Trichet
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭Bernanke KOs Trichet


    Roce10 wrote: »
    3 interviews, 3 rejections..starting to give up here!

    The vast majority are in the same boat as you,obviously there will be more posts on these threads by successful candidates but the fact that you're getting interviews should encourage you.

    You're at the very beginning of your career and there will be loads of opportunities in industry/practice yet. It is disheartening though to receive a generic rejection email from the companies after the application process,preparation for interview etc. etc

    WD to all the successful applicants btw


  • #225
    Velcropants
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Velcropants


    Anyone have any recommendations or preferences on Deloitte or PwC for consulting? Or are they both pretty much the same?


  • #226
    jango_fett
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭jango_fett


    Still don't have a decision on my Deloitte application, just acknowledgement email of application received. They said they would get back next week. why the delay? anybody have an idea?


  • #227
    jango_fett
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭jango_fett


    Very rare for someone to be called for interview at this stage, so why are they waiting until next week & haven't they sent the rejection?


  • #228
    Roce10
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Roce10


    khan1 wrote: »
    Man stay optimistic. This interview thing is like a lottery. You just dont know what or who they would like. I had a couple of rejections last year and this year I got rejected by EY again even though I couldn't have done better in the interview. These things happen.

    U get any


  • #229
    Roce10
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Roce10


    khan1 wrote: »
    Man stay optimistic. This interview thing is like a lottery. You just dont know what or who they would like. I had a couple of rejections last year and this year I got rejected by EY again even though I couldn't have done better in the interview. These things happen.

    U get any offers this year?


  • #230
    khan1
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭khan1


    Roce10 wrote: »
    U get any offers this year?

    no man not yet. Waiting on Deloitte...its my last option.


  • #231
    Macca91
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Macca91


    Anyone heard back from Deloitte audit interviews which were held in galway?


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  • #232
    galwaygalway
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭galwaygalway


    Macca91 wrote: »
    Anyone heard back from Deloitte audit interviews which were held in galway?

    Haven't heard anything... Have you? :) I applied for cork, where did you? :)


  • #233
    Macca91
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Macca91


    I applied to Dublin and had my interview in galway last Wednesday. I've heard nothin since…did you apply for audit?


  • #234
    s15r330
    Closed Accounts Posts: 944 ✭✭✭s15r330


    My friend and I both interviewed Monday morning for Audit in Deloitte. He got the call last night at 7pm. Not holding out much hope at this stage :(


  • #235
    DivanMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭DivanMan


    bscm wrote: »
    Same here, I interviewed on Thursday morning and got told after my second interview I was successful. I'm also assuming it's FS Audit (that's what most of the people at the presentation said as well).

    Fair play! Might see you round and about up there in a year's time so!


  • #236
    s15r330
    Closed Accounts Posts: 944 ✭✭✭s15r330


    Seems I was worried for nothing, just got the offer from Deloitte, over the moon :) They tried to call me the other day but couldn't get through, thanks Meteor!!


  • #237
    sin.arjun0705
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭sin.arjun0705


    I received an offer from BDO for Audit on Friday. If anyone is yet to have their interviews, feel free to PM me for assistance.

    Also, has Grant Thornton responded to any one at all? Haven't heard a peep from them!


  • #238
    thegreatcb
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭thegreatcb


    Has anyone here done an interview with Grant Thornton?

    I have an interview with them tomorrow evening and was just hoping someone could give me any pointers on what the first interview is like, with regard to questioning, etc?


  • #239
    sin.arjun0705
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭sin.arjun0705


    thegreatcb wrote: »
    Has anyone here done an interview with Grant Thornton?

    I have an interview with them tomorrow evening and was just hoping someone could give me any pointers on what the first interview is like, with regard to questioning, etc?

    Hey. Just wondering, what department did you apply for? When did GT respond to you regarding the interview?


  • #240
    thegreatcb
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭thegreatcb


    sin.arjun0705 wrote: »
    Hey. Just wondering, what department did you apply for? When did GT respond to you regarding the interview?

    I applied for audit. I got a phonecalls a couple of weeks back about the interview, which is tomorrow!


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  • #241
    sin.arjun0705
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭sin.arjun0705


    thegreatcb wrote: »
    I applied for audit. I got a phonecalls a couple of weeks back about the interview, which is tomorrow!


    Ah right! Well, I suppose I'm not going to hear back from them. Good luck for your interview!


  • #242
    Emp.Bubbles
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Emp.Bubbles


    Hey Guys,

    I've got two offers for tax positions in EY and in PwC. I want to do both qualifications AITI and ACA and I'll have CAP1 exemptions which also gives me Part 1 exemptions. I know in PwC I'll have a four year contract in which I'll do a set of exams every year
    EG.
    Year 1 - Cap2,
    Year 2 - FAE,
    Year 3 - Part2
    Year 4 - Part3

    Does anybody know how the 3 and a half year contract in EY or other firms is structured? I don't want to have to do 2 sets of exams in one year. I rang up EY recruitment and they told me by getting FAE I am exempt from Part 2 so I'd only have to do 3 sets of exams which I think is incorrect. Could anybody help me with this issue please?


  • #243
    AtticusFinch86
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭AtticusFinch86


    I have an interview with CroweHorwath next week. I was wondering if anyone has any idea what type of interview to expect? Competency based? General chat? etc.?


  • #244
    cebili5
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭cebili5


    Has anybody had experience with RBK? or whats likely for commercial awareness questions


  • #245
    bulmersgal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,174 ✭✭✭bulmersgal


    I had interview for small audit firm, I'm hopeful that I've got the job. Just wondering about the wages. I no the average is around 21k but do you get any allowances or expenses for lunch or travel etc


  • #246
    bcs123
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭bcs123


    Has anyone got any offers for Consulting yet? In particular S+O?


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  • #247
    GusFring
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭GusFring


    Ya that is incorrect you still have to do your part 2 exams. I am with one of the companies you mentioned and in their tax department and I would highly recommend it! I would advise going the masters route especially if you can get the firms sponsorship. It would wrap both AITI and ACA exams into a neat 3 year bundle if you pass everything first time. You would be out of your contract 6 months earlier that the 3.5 year colleagues which is of great benefit when looking for a new job (so I am told).

    Need any more questions answered, PM me!



    Emp.Bubbles wrote: »
    Hey Guys,

    I've got two offers for tax positions in EY and in PwC. I want to do both qualifications AITI and ACA and I'll have CAP1 exemptions which also gives me Part 1 exemptions. I know in PwC I'll have a four year contract in which I'll do a set of exams every year
    EG.
    Year 1 - Cap2,
    Year 2 - FAE,
    Year 3 - Part2
    Year 4 - Part3

    Does anybody know how the 3 and a half year contract in EY or other firms is structured? I don't want to have to do 2 sets of exams in one year. I rang up EY recruitment and they told me by getting FAE I am exempt from Part 2 so I'd only have to do 3 sets of exams which I think is incorrect. Could anybody help me with this issue please?


  • #248
    errlloyd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,616 ✭✭✭✭errlloyd


    I know this sounds pretty stupid, but how binding is the graduate contract. Accepted my offer for one big 4 job, but got an interview for a job in industry I didn't really expect.


  • #249
    gladiator111
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭gladiator111


    errlloyd wrote: »
    I know this sounds pretty stupid, but how binding is the graduate contract. Accepted my offer for one big 4 job, but got an interview for a job in industry I didn't really expect.

    Hey man, it's all up to what you wana do and where you wana take your career! I mean big 4 aint for everyone!

    Whats the job in industry you got? Pay will be better in industry and you can still crack on with your exams!


  • #250
    cat_xx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 255 ✭✭cat_xx


    errlloyd wrote: »
    I know this sounds pretty stupid, but how binding is the graduate contract. Accepted my offer for one big 4 job, but got an interview for a job in industry I didn't really expect.

    You would be better off training in a big four and then making the move into industry. If you train in industry you'll only have experience in what ever sector you are working in however, if you train with a big 4 you will be exposed to a lot more areas!

    Hope that helps!


  • #251
    dudara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    errlloyd wrote: »
    I know this sounds pretty stupid, but how binding is the graduate contract. Accepted my offer for one big 4 job, but got an interview for a job in industry I didn't really expect.

    If you find another position, then be straight with the Big 4 company. Ring up ASAP to let them know that you won't be taking the position. This way they can offer it to another graduate quickly. Remember that they're in recruitment mode right now, and it's easier for them to offer it now than start cold in a few months. They see a fair amount of this right now, so it won't be unexpected.


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