Accounting Exit Opportunities

I am planning to leave my firm after busy season and I am wondering if I should let them know this is my last busy season or stay quite and just give my 2 weeks after busy season? I really like the p… more

senior 1 financial services tax looking to leave big 4. Not sure what I want to do next, just know that I want it to be less stressful. Any advice on how to decide what kinds of jobs i should apply f… more

Worked with my firm for a year. During the last few months, I have had family and medical issues that have impeded on my performance. Things only got worse as time went on; I was put on a pip, mentall… more

HR is trying to set up the final round of interview for me this Wednesday and Thursday, still haven’t hear back call time yet. When should I follow up on call time?

Any insights on Oaktree corporate finance team in Los Angeles in terms of work life balance, exit opportunities, or anything else? Thank you!

I’m current an S1 in corporate tax for a Top 10. I had an interview with a Big 4 for a tax technology position, but didn’t get in. I’m heartbroken because it was my dream job. 😅Everyone I spoke to se… more

I’ve been contemplating switching service lines. Has anyone done this a few years into their career? Wondering how difficult it is to switch and if it ended up being worth it. I’m young enough that it… more

Is there a way to transition from CMAAS/FAAS/accounting advisory to a consulting position at BCG or McKinsey? I want to transition out of an accounting focus and not sure how.

EY gave a REALLY good offer, PwC countered. Should I use the counter offer to ask for more sign on bonus from EY? Will they think I’m too greedy?

People who left PWC how did you initiate the two weeks notice? I can’t find any link to resignation page.

Have an offer to go audit senior to senior revenue analyst. Is this a transition that would pigeonhole me in the future? The role is at a publicly traded SaaS company.

Curious about FDD/Deals at any of the Big4. I have 10 years audit experience-is thus meaningful for the group or would I need to take a step back in level (currently a director). Could you also descri… more

Internal audit vs. IT audit vs. external audit? Highest salary? Best WLB?

I’m a tax associate really feeling done with accounting in general and would like to jump into a different career (potentially in tech, or other finance). I earn about 65k in FL and I would like to ea… more

Is it possible to transition to FP&A after a year in audit and a year in accounting advisory? Thank you!

So Market is really hot obviously. I am wondering if it looks really bad if someone changes a job too often? I had two jobs since I left EY the first one was for 2 years, and the second one lasted 4 m… more

Anyone works as a Financial Analyst at one of the Big Fours? How are the hours comparing to audit or tax group? How is it different from being a financial analyst in the industry in terms of day t… more

How long on average did it take you to get a good offer you like? PwC manager bonus (around $30k) pays out in April so wondering if it would be too early to start looking in January or February since … more

Already started a new job but just received a better offer that matches goal and interest. What should I do?

How to network now days?

Deloitte financial and risk advisory controllership, Grant Thornton FDD, or industry FP&A? Long term goal is to pursue MBA and pivot into strategy type of roles. Any insights are appreciated!

Left Deloitte this year. Kind of felt bad about missing the retention bonus bc I still like DT. But I got an unexpected $60k RSU award today and now I’m not feeling bad anymore. Still will always be g… more

Currently in audit, got my CPA, 4 YOE. should I leave for a big bank internal audit for 30% increase?

Anyone in EY consulting willing to chat and network?

1 YOE in RM. Potential exits of Finance in pharma, Accounting advisory at a national firm or Ops at a large Asset Manager. Any thoughts?

Is it true that tax exit opp = tax?

4 YOE in audit midtier firm. Should I jump to Big4 audit or F100 internal audit?

Does anyone have any insights about Anderson tax ? What will be a reason for me not to go from big 4 to Anderson if I’m getting 25% increase in pay ?

I have an offer that would have me start on Jan 10, 2022. I want to be able to take some time off in between jobs so ideally would have the week of Christmas off until the start date. As far as health… more

Would you accept counter offer that’s mostly made up by retention bonus?

Would you switch between big 4 for 30% increase in base salary?

What salary range should I be asking for? I am looking to transition from Audit to Forensic Accounting and have both my CPA and CFE. I also have 2 years of public accounting experience.

Currently at EY as an acting senior, 74K HCOL. Grant Thornton recruiter said they could offer me a senior position plus starting base pay would be 97k+. Is that realistic or just a recruiter trying to… more

How do you know if industry is for you? Compared to staying in public.

I am working at a recently de-spac Company in NY on Long Island. Preferably looking for a Controller and an SEC reporting person. I came from PwC and understand not everyone has the exact skill comin… more

Should I become an agency recruiter?? Will this be a bad transition from audit?

Just wanna put this little job hack out there… if you’re interested in joining the Siegfried Group, go through someone you know or have some connection to rather than a recruiter. Employees get a craz… more