Big 4 in PHL refers to the four largest accounting/audit firms:
- SGV & Co. (Ernst & Young affiliate, largest in PHL)
- KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co. (KPMG affiliate)
- P&A Grant Thornton (Grant Thornton affiliate)
- Isla Lipana & Co. (PwC affiliate)
Major employer of CPAs:
- Aggressive recruitment of CPALE topnotchers
- Audit, tax, advisory practice areas
- Strong training + career structure
- Common 5-7 year audit experience → industry/MNC senior finance roles
Career path:
- Audit Associate (entry)
- Senior Associate (3-4 years)
- Manager (6-8 years)
- Senior Manager (8-12 years)
- Director (12-15 years)
- Partner (15+ years)
What it means for you:
- Top destination for fresh CPAs
- Demanding hours (busy season especially)
- Excellent career launchpad
- Average salary: ₱25K-₱35K start, ₱60K-₱120K manager, ₱200K+ partner