Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 183015)

Yea he is probably either from Diploma or ACCA. More likely diploma because ACCA is commonly recognised as degree equivalent in the accounting industry.

Diploma holders with good performance are promoted to the same Associate level as fresh degree graduates after 2 years, around 3k basic pay.

But outside of B4, not everyone will recognise diploma + 2 years experience as degree equivalent.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 182813)

Yes. Ngl, EY's plan of increasing the salary worked for me (bit of a golden handcuff now) . Was intending to jump soon after hitting the 2 year mark in advisory but the comp for the exit options are less attractive than before now.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 183070)

hahaha . that what they did to kinda keep you around. because industry compensation is actually higher and what they did is correct in closing the gap.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 183071)

They can always give you chicken wing and take back the whole chicken by overloading you with more work and managing 3 clients concurrently

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 183040)

Haha average performance will do, most of us do make it to A1. The harder part is making it to S1.

But yes you are right, outside not easy to get 4k basic with only a diploma and 3.5 years of exp. most do not match last drawn.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 183103)

You should consider getting a degree.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 183193)

Hi! is anyone in big 4's forensics can share your experience + exit opportunities? thanks