Hello reader! We believe you’ve already made up your mind or is more inclined towards taking the corporate route than the mid-size route. In case you’re still at crossroads about Big 4 vs Midsize, you can check out our article here. If you want to know the options available out there as far as big companies are concerned, you’ve come to the right place.
Big 4 firms – the Big 4 is a nickname used to denote the four biggest professional services and accounting firms in the world - KPMG, EY, Deloitte, and PwC. Working for one of these firms is considered the absolute pinnacle of a career for accountancy and consultancy professionals.
Deloitte
Deloitte is located in more than 150 countries, and has over 600 offices in the world. Deloitte specializes in audit & assurance, tax, advisory, and risk. They offer a wide range of services that include strategy, financial and technical, and human capital.
As an articleship student you’ll get a package of 10k-20k-30k for the 3-year duration. In India, Deloitte is located in 10 cities which are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Kochi, Goa.
PWC
Price Waterhouse Coopers is said to be the world's second largest professional services network in terms of Revenue. It’s a network of firms in 156 countries with over 295,000 people committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services.
As an articleship student you’ll get a package of 20k-25k-30k for the 3-year duration. In India, PwC has offices in these cities - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune.
EY
Ernst & Young abbreviated as EY is a multinational professional services firm. It is said to be one of the four biggest audit firms. EY provides consulting, audit & assurance, tax and transaction services.
As an articleship student you’ll get a package of 15k-20k-25k for the 3-year duration. In India, EY has offices in these cities - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jamshedpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Noida and Pune.
KPMG
KPMG in India is one of the leading providers of risk, financial and business advisory, tax and regulatory services, internal audit, and corporate governance. The tax and advisory services provided by the firm are further divided into various service groups.
As an articleship student you’ll get a package of 15k-20k-25k for the 3-year duration. In India, KPMG is located in 14 cities including in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada.
BDO
BDO International is a worldwide professional services network of public accountancy firms, serving national and international clients. The local knowledge of network member firms combined with the international expertise and strength ensures effectiveness and efficiency.
As an articleship student you’ll get a package of 10k-12.5k-15k for the 3-year duration. In India, BDO is located in 10 cities including in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune.
GRANT THORNTON
Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms with more than 53,000 Grant Thornton people, across over 135 countries. Grant Thornton is a UK based firm. Automotive, Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Consumer Products, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Media, and Real Estate are the 6 key sectors focused by the company.
As an articleship student, you’ll get a package of 10k-14k-18k for the 3-year duration. In India, BDO is located in 12 cities including in New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida and Pune.
These are the corporate giants offering articleship opportunities in India. Apart from these, you’ll also experience the corporate life in big firms like – Lodha & Co., SS Kothari Mehta & Co., RSM International, SNB etc
We hope you got a brief idea about the opportunities waiting for you out there.
All the very best for your future endeavour and feel free to reach out to us personally in case you’re still confused. Our team at ArivuPro is always happy to help you!