Position: Generally speaking, there are still many audit positions in the Big Four, and some AICPA holders will consult. If you don't have any relevant work experience, generally you will start with A 1 or A2, then rise to S, then to manager, and finally to partner. It usually takes about 3 years from A 1 to become a partner of an accounting firm1.
Salary: Although the salary of the Big Four does not have much advantage in the whole financial industry, the average salary of other industries is still higher than the social average. Generally, after getting AICPA, you will enter four major jobs. After working for one or two years, you can get an annual salary of 200,000-400,000, and the salary of consulting is even higher than that of auditing.
02: Eight domestic accounting firms: After excluding the international big four, among the more than 8,000 domestic accounting firms, eight domestic accounting firms are the most influential, namely Ruihua, Lixin, Tian Jian, Xinyong Zhonghe, Dahua, Daxin, Zhitong and Destiny International. For most people who want to enter an accounting firm, but feel that the four big pressures are too great, the eight big domestic firms are also a good choice.
Position: The positions of domestic firms are similar to those of the top four international firms, but the professional level is still slightly different. The consulting business is not as mature as that of the top four, mainly focusing on audit business, and the road to promotion is similar.
Salary: The salary level of domestic-funded institutes is slightly different from that of the Big Four. Moreover, due to the large number of domestic branches where the eight major domestic companies are located, the salary levels between branches are not the same. However, most domestic companies implement distribution according to work, so the more projects they do in the future, the higher the salary level.
03: Fortune 500 enterprises: Fortune 500 enterprises are not only the favorite employment units of AICPA licensees, but also the favorite work units of many recent graduates and job-hopping people. Even many college students try their luck to practice in the top 500 enterprises. We often hear about Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever and General Motors. , are recognized as the top 500 enterprises with better treatment.
Position: Generally speaking, AICPA licensees in these enterprises are usually concentrated in financial management, risk management, strategic planning, marketing and other departments, and most of them are engaged in senior financial work, such as chief financial officer and financial manager. Generally, after working in a top 500 company for several years, there is a great hope to get an MBA from a prestigious school with high gold content and be promoted to the position of chief financial officer or CFO.
Salary: There are salary differences among the top 500 enterprises, and there are also salary differences among different positions within the same enterprise. Take Procter & Gamble, Maersk and other enterprises as examples. If you enter the finance department in the first year, P&G's annual salary is about 700-65438+million, and Maersk is about10-200,000. However, after passing the AICPA exam, the promotion and salary increase will be relatively faster.
04: State-owned large and medium-sized enterprises: State-owned enterprises have always given people the impression of an iron rice bowl, with easy and stable work and high salary, so many people who don't like the high pressure and high salary want to work in state-owned enterprises, especially large and medium-sized state-owned enterprises, which are also very attractive to many AICPA licensees.
Position: AICPA holders of state-owned enterprises are mostly concentrated in finance department, marketing department, risk management department and other departments. In the early stage, the position may be lower, such as general accounting, but it will be very advantageous to have AICPA in the promotion of state-owned enterprises and the career development will be faster.
Salary: Generally speaking, in the first year of entering a state-owned enterprise, the salary level is lower than that of a foreign enterprise. The annual salary is about 50,000-80,000, and then the increase will be even greater. Although the salary of state-owned enterprises has decreased in the past two years, the annual salary of most financial managers can reach about 300 thousand.
05: Relevant economic departments of the government: In addition to enterprises, accounting firms, bank brokers and other institutions, many economic departments of the government also require candidates to have AICPA certificates when recruiting, otherwise they will not be able to enter the interview stage.
Positions: taxation, budgeting, accounting and financial management are common positions for AICPA holders. Generally speaking, government economic posts need not only certificates, but also schools and academic qualifications. Therefore, if the education is not dominant, it is best to go to a graduate student or MBA in the finance department of a prestigious school, which is very helpful for promotion.
Salary: There is a certain gap between the salary level of government economic departments and financial industries and enterprises, but there will be more subsidies in social security and provident fund, so many girls who pursue stability are more willing to work in these places.
06: Large investment bank: Investment bank is the top of the pyramid of financial circle, especially large investment bank, which is almost the dream place of every financier, so it is also the favorite of AICPA licensees. Many employees of the Big Four accounting firms hope to enter the investment bank through the big four platforms.
Position: Generally, newcomers enter large-scale investment banks, starting from analysts and assistants, and then going to VP and general manager. However, the recruitment requirements of large investment banks are not as simple as a certificate, and the requirements for academic qualifications and schools are very high.
Salary: The salary of an investment bank is always millions. Recently, Goldman Sachs recruited seven interns in China with a monthly salary of 38,000, which also shocked outsiders. However, the salary of investment bank employees is not so high when they first join the job, about 200,000-800,000, and the salary of graduate students and undergraduates is different.
07: Large commercial banks: Commercial banks are also one of the favorite work units of AICPA licensees.
Position: When banks recruit AICPA holders, most of the positions are senior account manager, private bank consultant, finance department related work, etc. And the chances of promotion are relatively large.
Salary: The salary level of large international commercial banks is higher than that of domestic banks. On average, the annual salary of a new employee is about10-300,000.