Joining Firms!!!

[Jahanzaib]

Hi ..

i m an ACCA student..and have just attempted F7 F8 F9 papers and still have to give F4 (Law) along with core InshAllah.in the next session... as most of the guys here says that in order to join big 4 u need to have a strong reference otherwise your chances are slim ...

i want to know that what will be better .joining a small/medium size firm or going in an industry.i know that these 2 are very different things .. but i m asking for an alternative.as to what should a student do ...

furthermore..i want 2 know that is there any Non-Big 4 firm that sends its trainees on secondments??
and i will also be thankful if any 1 of u guys tell me the eligibility criteria for applying Big 4. and what firm should i apply after the Big 4.( i have completed CAT,if this is of any help.and going to attempt bcom part 2 (pvt) papers this jan... and i live in karachi )

and after my ACCA m planning to go abroad.so plx do tell me what choice will be better either joining small/medium firms or industry(if i dont get the chance to join the Big 4) in this regards too ...

thanks..
awaiting your replies !