Join us for an insightful episode as we delve into the world of Big 4 Accounting firms - Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and PWC. Our panel features experienced professionals, Shruti Ganatra (Deloitte, ex-KPMG), Harsheet Mehta (EY, ex-KPMG), and Ram Keshwala (Practicing CA, ex-KPMG)
Get to know our guests' journeys, from early beginnings to their roles in the Big 4. Ram shares his insights on working in the Audit Department, including his experience working in the UK and Canada. Harsheet and Shruti walk us through their current role and a typical day in the Transaction Advisory Department.
Discover the keys to breaking into Big 4 roles, the interview process, required skills, growth opportunities, and salary expectations. Is it challenging without a Big 4 background post-qualification? Find out how a Big 4 career shapes your personality, knowledge, and goals, and the traits that set you apart in the industry.
We also covered the evolution of roles and responsibilities as you climb the ladder. Ram explains his transition from KPMG to practicing CA and answers audience questions about entering the field with and without a family background.
Explore post-Big 4 career options and the domains that offer more opportunities for CAs looking to work abroad. Uncover the fun and challenges of Articleship and gain valuable advice for those aspiring to join the Big 4.
The panel also discusses the impact of technology on their work and future plans. Don't miss the words of advice and insights into what success means to our distinguished guests.
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Time Stamps
0:00 Trailer
1:41 Shruti’s journey
2:34 Harsheet’s journey
3:08 Ram’s journey
3:43 Big 4 Audit?
5:42 Work in Transaction Advisory Department?
11:41 How to get into such roles?
18:16 How do responsibilities change with career progression?
25:42 How to get such roles abroad?
28:40 Salary expectations
33:53 Domains available after transaction advisory
35:42 Ram’s decision to start his own Practice?
39:18 How to start practice without a family background?
41:50 Harsheet’s take on starting something on his own
44:02 How did the Big 4 experience change Shruti?
45:18 Articleship Experience
55:40 Working hours
1:00:32 Will technology replace CAs?
1:05:55 Future plans
1:07:55 What’s success for them?