fla_examer85 wrote: Donald11 wrote: I wonder what the percentage of Big 4 employees who see 6 figure salaries is.  I would venture to guess it is under 50%.  Maybe under 25%.  Wonder what % that start there ever see six figures.  Most leave within five years.

If you stay any longer, and don't want to make partner, you are actually hurting your career, as you get pigeonholed into one type of skill set, be it audit or tax companies would rather hire a person with experience running a business, vs audting them or preparing their tax returns.

I thought this way when I was in school, got into a Big 5 (at the time) firm, was miserable for my entire time there and moved on to a private company. The experiences at the CPA firm was good, you learn quick and it boosts your resume, but by no means is it a guaranty to an executive position.