1. The Naked CEO’s guide to the Accounting Profession

14. The big global companies
The Big Four
PwC
Ernst and Young
Deloitte
KPMG
The others
Crowe Horwath
HDO
Pitcher Partners
BDO

15. What skills do you need?
Communication
Team work
Can solve complex problems
A maths whizz
Can listen to others
University Degree with Finance or Accounting subjects

16. What could you be working on?
Audit services Business and personal tax
Advisory services
Insolvency & bankruptcy
Bookkeeping

17. How can you get your foot in the door?
Complete an internship
Be part of a vacation program
Apply for a Graduate Program

18. What would you expect to be paid?
From your first year in the job to becoming a manger, what would you expect to be paid in the accounting profession?

19. A piece of advice from a recruiter
“Carefully consider why you are interested in starting a career in accounting and why the firm should hire you? Be prepared to demonstrate you know something about the company and their culture and consider how your extracurricular activity can help to demonstrate your skills,” says Cameron Davidson, a Sourcing Manager from Hudson.