▲ 10 r/Big4
Hi everyone! I’m starting to wonder if the obsession Big 4 firms have with us getting qualified (ACCA, ACA, etc.) is actually about our development.
To me, it feels more like a retention trap for two reasons:
Financial leverage: They pay for the exams but use the "clawback" clauses to keep us from leaving.
Promotion gatekeeping: It’s a convenient excuse to deny promotions or raises to top performers just because of one failed paper.
Does the firm actually care about our skills, or is this just a tool to keep us overworked, underpaid, and locked in for 3 years? Would love to hear your thoughts.
u/HotExit7967 — 20 days ago