otuwe:

what of PWC and KPMG

WHICH ONE IS BETTER??

tos:

I think KPMG is better in term of pay but I prefer the working condition of PWC. You will have to make sacrifices like giving up your weekends, especially if you are in audit at KPMG. Tax and BRS are a bit better. Though its not entirely a bed of roses too at PWC but they are very flexible.

I've worked in both places and that's my personal experience.

I think KPMG is better in term of pay but I prefer the working condition of PWC. You will have to make sacrifices like giving up your weekends, especially if you are in audit at KPMG. Tax and BRS are a bit better. Though its not entirely a bed of roses too at PWC but they are very flexible.

I've worked in both places and that's my personal experience.

Well for me, I will say go to DELOITTE.
Yes the pay in PWC is more, but at entry level pay should not be your main motivating factor.
Thirst for knowledge should be your drive.
DELOITTE is recognized INTERNATIONALLY. these other people at "shallow" minded, thinking about now only what they will eat.
With DELOITTE on your CV believe me you can go anywhere.
DELOITTE also emphasis on learning, risk management and mentorship (not necessarily in Nigeria) but you can liaise with colleagues all over the world and they WILL respond.

The choice is yours MONEY (red pill) or KNOWLEDGE (blue bill) pick your choice.

What exactly do you mean by this? Definitely Not true

tkb417:

i dont know what ure talking about but i know in pwC you work on weekends too.
when its nearing the year end of the banks, u can be rest assured u'll work on sundays too till midnite
kpmg and pwC are same in terms of working conditions

in pay, yeah kpmg is better
overall, i prefer kpmg by a billion miles

otuwe:

is it all units that work on weekends or only audit

and what does 'tos' mean by tax and BRS?

Bigtee:

Well for me, I will say go to DELOITTE.
Yes the pay in PWC is more, but at entry level pay should not be your main motivating factor.
Thirst for knowledge should be your drive.
DELOITTE is recognized INTERNATIONALLY. these other people at "shallow" minded, thinking about now only what they will eat.
With DELOITTE on your CV believe me you can go anywhere.
DELOITTE also emphasis on learning, risk management and mentorship (not necessarily in Nigeria) but you can liaise with colleagues all over the world and they WILL respond.

your comment shows u dont really know much about the industry. PwC is the biggest among the "big four" . So what u r saying is absolute trash.

Pls read my post very well before making your comment.  I never said you dont work on weekend at PWC but they are more flexible.  Only audit guys are expected to work on weekends and this will depend on the deadline agreed with clients for the completion of audit engagements.  Other divisions dont compel their staff to do that.  PWC allows their staff to work from home occassionally.

I dont think you are in a better position to say which one is better between the two.  I have worked with both firms and I know the one I prefer when it comes to working condition.  Concerning pay, you cannot compare the pay of entry level staff at PWC or KPMG to those of UBN or FBN like you stated in your post.  That is very misleading.    As at 2006, entry level staff at KPMG (ICAN path) were earning N2.1M and those not in ICAN path were earning N2.3M.  So tell me how you can compare that to  what FBN and UBN pay their staff?

tkb417:

ol boi relax

i dont have time for too much talk. Youre not the only one who worked in the coys in question. A lotta guys have passed thru those coys and i can be categorical that u may need to re-check ur 'facts'

in terms of pay, just like i said, the entry level of the coys can be compared to the banks i mentioned.
The entry level pay for those in Audit in KPMG is less than 2.1million but greater than 2.0 million as at today 24-june-2009 so what are you on about?
check ur facts pls

I'm beginning not to understand the logic behind your argument.  I said if you are on ICAN track, you pay should be about N2.1M (as at effective October 2006).  I'm sure they'll be earning more at present as they increase salary every year.  If you dont need ICAN in your line of work, then N2.5M is salary (The N300K differential is used to cover the cost of ICAN for those on ICAN path).

First Bank as at 2006 was paying less than N1.2M to entry level staff.  So how can you compare that to KPMG's salary?

Bigtee:

Well for me, I will say go to DELOITTE.
Yes the pay in PWC is more, but at entry level pay should not be your main motivating factor.
Thirst for knowledge should be your drive.
DELOITTE is recognized INTERNATIONALLY. these other people at "shallow" minded, thinking about now only what they will eat.
With DELOITTE on your CV believe me you can go anywhere.
DELOITTE also emphasis on learning, risk management and mentorship (not necessarily in Nigeria) but you can liaise with colleagues all over the world and they WILL respond.

The choice is yours MONEY (red pill) or KNOWLEDGE (blue bill) pick your choice.

tkb417:

and if you read well, i have told you my facts are based on 2009 figures.
the banks in question will match KPMGs pay as at today. (entry level)
FYI, the difference in pay betwen those on ICAN track and those that are not is about 30,000 after all deductions
You can check.

otuwe:

hi Tkb417 and tos

i have another question, i dont mean to sound stupid or dumb but what exactly is the take home pay (monthly) for KPMG,

i dont usually believe in all these 2.1m and all that (judging from where i am coming from) whats on paper is usually way higher than what you actually take home at the end of the day

pls can any of u clarify (cos i can see that the two of u are OBVIOUSLY former staff, of KPMG at one time or the other)

tkb417:

@Otuwe
Lemme tell you this, if you really wanna work in a world class environment that can shape your life for the future then pwC and KPMG will do justice to that. In terms of pay, they wont really offer much but the training will open doors for you in future

in Nigeria, KPMG is by far the best. Anybody that has worked in the 2 places will know what im saying
the pay for entry level will range from like 120-150 depending on some allowances
and note that in KPMG you can earn your promotion yearly with the increase in pay.

If you do well and get ur ICAN (in KPMG) or ACCA ( in pwC), then the sky is the limit.
Guys knowing fully well that u have your charter and the experential learning you have got will latch onto you like a bee will do honey

if you have to choose between pwC and KPMG, KPMG is the place to go
cheers