Originally Posted by Unregistered

I like big 4 audit because it provides a smooth linear progression all the way from associate to senior manager, enjoy variety of work, able to work with young people with bright minds and providing audit and assurance services to our clients.

Audit is a value adding role as you get to help clients navigate complex accounting issues, control deficiencies and provide an opinion on the financial position of the company being audited. Not only you are respected by you audit clients, you are also respected by the shareholders and auditors act in the interest of them (aka protector of the financial markets). Also big 4 offer global secondment opportunities to its employees, where you get to western countries (US, EU) work and play at the same time.