Hello everyone! This is my first post on here, and I need some guidance on a few things. In the fall, I am finishing my bachelor's degree in accounting and finance as well as starting a few master's classes and feel like a big four position would be a good fit for me. I will be graduating from the MACC program in the fall of 2014. My question is this: in the fall recruiting, would it be better for me to pursue an internship for the upcoming summer (2014) or pursue a staff position starting in the spring of 2015? I wasn't sure if any of the big four would typically hire that much in advance. I could always pursue the internship for the summer and then pursue the staff position in fall of 2014 recruiting. I am currently working as an intern at a local accounting firm, so that would mean quitting my position there if I got an internship.
Also, I'm trying to evaluate my chances of getting an interview with a big four accounting firm. I have about 9 months of experience in accounting at the local firm I have been working at, a 3.15 overall GPA and a 3.2 accounting GPA. I have worked throughout college, and I have never failed a class. Although, there was a period when I valued partying more than making above Cs in a lot of classes. The only area I have sacrificed (due to working so much) is my on campus involvement, which I hope to improve while pursing my master's degree. Also, the big four heavily recruit out of my school.
I would appreciate any advice you have!!