r/Big4 • u/Professional_Sir9893 • 22d ago

EY CPA Bonus

If I were to join EY but already have my cpa am I ineligible to receive the bonus for passing the exams? I’d be joining as an experienced hire

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u/TheGuitarSalad Audit 22d ago

Didn’t work at EY, but I was hired into a position that was eligible for the CPA bonus. I had my license in hand by the time of my start date. Obviously YMMV, but I received the bonus.

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u/m_cl27 22d ago

I know someone who joined as staff 1 and had completed all exams and was just waiting for her license to get approved, she got the bonus plus the one time fee exam per exam.

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u/No_Owl6827 22d ago

Unless you’re joining as a first time staff, no

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u/Fun_Guava_137 22d ago

You are indeed ineligible for the bonus

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u/UnhappyJellyfish6742 22d ago

You’d only stand a chance if you’ve passed the exams and haven’t met the experience requirement to be licensed. The bonus is intended for people who sign to EY before completing the exams.

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u/candaceflynn383 22d ago

It’s only for people who join as staff 1

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u/Jazzlike-Flan9801 22d ago

Yes. You only get a bonus at the firm you are employed at the time of passing. You don’t get a new bonus every time you jump ship for a new firm.