Big 4 Advisory

staticha

Hey all,

I have secured a training contract with a big 4 firm in Restructuring, which would fall under Advisory.
Any advice as regarding exit opportunities in comparison to Audit?
Would I be limited to just working in insolvency after my contract or would my post contract opportunities be more diverse?

Any replies would be greatly appreciated.

Jim2007

staticha wrote: »

Hey all,

I have secured a training contract with a big 4 firm in Restructuring advisory, any advice as regarding exit opportunities in comparison to Audit?
Would I be limited to just working in insolvency after my contract or would my post contract opportunities be more diverse?

Any replies would be greatly appreciated.

Back in the mid '80s I spent the best part of my training contract working in this area and I had a great time. Unlike other areas it is very hands on as most big companies don't just stop when the liquidator arrives. There will be partial finished goods on hand, raw materials and so on. And the usual thing to do is run the factory for a period time to complete the production cycle and sell of the goods and you'll get to be part of it. It is one thing to see a factory in operation as an auditor, but it is a whole different ball game when you are actually responsible for what is going on!

Bottom line I'd say is that you should have good practical experience of what it takes to do business.

Good luck with it,

Jim.

staticha

Thanks Jim, the practical experience sounds fantastic as I am not a fanatic of hardcore accounting. Much appreciated