Summary of the Text: Big Four & Scholarship Opportunities at Pace University
This text focuses on the importance of the “Big Four” accounting firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC) and details scholarship opportunities offered by Deloitte, EY, and KPMG specifically for accounting students at Pace University’s Lubin School of Business.
Key Takeaways:
* The Big Four: These firms are leading professional services networks offering audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services globally. They are important employers and valuable stepping stones for accounting careers. The firms are networks of independently owned firms, not single unified companies.
* Revenue & Size: As of recent reports (2024/2025):
* Deloitte: $58.3 billion revenue, ~110,000 professionals
* EY: $53.2 billion revenue, ~400,000 professionals
* PwC: $51.2 billion revenue, ~284,000 professionals
* KPMG: $38.4 billion revenue, ~275,000 professionals
* Value for Students: Experience with a Big Four firm (internships, employment) greatly enhances a graduate’s career prospects.
* Pace university’s Partnerships: The Lubin School of Business has strong relationships with the Big Four, resulting in impressive placement rates, including 115 partners and 70 senior managers across the firms who are Lubin graduates.
Scholarship Details:
The text provides comprehensive information on three scholarship programs:
1. deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program:
* Amount: Full tuition & academic fees (excluding living expenses)
* Deadline: April 1, 2026
* Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, pursuing a 5-year Master’s in Accounting (audit, advisory, or tax), commitment to CPA licensure, demonstrated financial need (FAFSA required).
2. KPMG Fund for Excellence in Accounting:
* Amount: $5,000 per year ($2,500/semester)
* Deadline: TBD for 2026
* Eligibility: U.S. citizen, 3.30 GPA (overall & in accounting), involvement/leadership in extracurriculars or community service. Attendance at a KPMG-hosted dinner is required. can be received for up to three years.
3. EY Accounting Scholarships at Pace:
* Amount: $5,000 per year ($2,500/semester)
* Deadline: May (annually)
* Eligibility: 3.30 GPA, demonstrated leadership & involvement in campus/community activities, full-time enrollment, U.S.citizen.
The text includes links to download applications for each scholarship program.