I’m currently an MIS student at SJSU graduating in Spring 2027, and I recently decided to pivot into accounting with the goal of landing a Big 4 audit role. I live in Bay Area specifically.
Current situation:
- Doing CPA track at Foothill to meet requirements
- Planning to be CPA exam-ready by Spring 2027
- Interning at City Hall (Public Works): invoice review, budget tracking, JVs, some financial reporting
- Planning to join Beta Alpha Psi
Also have Excel, Tableau, Python — trying to position myself as accounting + data. Or open to audit/tax role.
Main questions:
- Is Big 4 internship (Spring/Summer 2027) realistic for someone with my background, or should I focus on full-time roles instead?
- What does the Big 4 recruiting timeline actually look like (when to apply, deadlines, etc.)?
- If I don’t land anything before graduating, is MS Accounting/Analytics worth it?
- How much does Beta Alpha Psi + networking impact chances?
- What would you prioritize right now to maximize chances?
Appreciate any honest advice.
u/Ambitious_Savings184 — 14 days ago