Accounting Exit Opportunities

Hello everyone,
I’m looking for some advice and want to hear you thoughts on this.
A little about myself:
I had an audit internship during my last semester of undergrad and I’ve been … more

What is the best kind of consulting to switch too from big 4 audit? I’m at EY right now but looking to potentially make a switch into consulting in the next year. I still enjoy the finance side of thi… more

Anyone found an accounting related role that feels meaningful? Been in audit for over 5 years now and feel like I can’t get a meaningful role without leaving the field and taking a big pay cut

Anyone switch to SAP? We are moving from an in house erp to SAP and I'm scared lol.

I recognize this is a braid question but those of you that switched from EY to Deloitte - what are your thoughts?

I am currently a controller but wondering about getting a few years experience as a controller and moving to a consultant role. Are there companies who do more of a general accounting consulting?
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Has anybody here ever tried to go from big 4 Financial services Audit to IB? I know ppl recommend moving to transactions then to IB and eventually private equity

Accounting role where you work alone? Are there any of these that aren't simple AP or AR jobs and pay $160k+? I love being left alone to work independently without others, but seems almost all acc… more

For those who've moved from audit to FP&A, which online courses were useful in interview?

Suspect it's not the BIWS or wallstreetprep type that are more for banking?

Calling all Long Island based senior accountants. Our Long Island office located in Melville is looking for audit and tax senior accountants. DM for details.

Those in audit who are interviewing to leave, how do you frame why you want to leave audit without being negative?

Coming from B4 valuation, is Blackstone valuation and analytics considered a good exit? What is trajectory there?

Looking for advice from those who transitioned from audit to financial analyst/fp&a. All interviewers ask about financial modeling projects which I don’t have, what other skills could combat this … more

Thinking about pivoting into Data scientist w/ a Masters or TAS/FDD. I’ve got 8 years audit/acctg exp, currently audit senior. Which path is best? Anyone successfully get into tech from acctg w/ data … more

Is leaving an industry job after 9 months okay? From a recruiting perspective. If you have valid reason.

Anyone ever look into buying a franchise of some sort? Any helpful resources or pointers?

How do SM, MD, Partners create a book of business for audit, Corp tax or FDD/TAS?

Did salaries come down? Lol

Are all finance / accounting jobs so exhausting? Been looking for a way out from advisory but almost all exits have long (or longer) hours. Really burned out and want a 9-5 job without so much stress.

I really regret not doing data science I know a few people that made the move / switch over ? I’m 31 I kinda feel like now or never

What is the most ridiculous exit opportunity you’ve seen someone obtain from public accounting? For me, someone from my firm got into Goldman Sachs and it was from a non top 100 firm.

Please share best accounting-related recruiter you've personally and successfully used in MIAMI, FL.

Thank you!!

I'm tired of Big 4 but have become pretty dependent on salary/consistent raises/good benefits. About to get married and I know my future family will soon become dependent on my income as well but … more

does anyone know of financial analyst positions available preferably remote? or any type of finance position in general?

Questions asked in an interview for a Technical accounting position. 🙏 TIA

Should I go for an MBA?
I’m currently a staff 2 and feeling burnt out on audit. Performing well but the work is not very rewarding for me and I’m also looking for a faster promo & raise pace … more

Hello! I work for a privately held company in corporate accounting. I’ve been in corporate accounting for the last 7 years and I’m tired of the monthly cycle. I want to pivot into a new field entirely… more

For those who left public accounting over the years, what needs to change for you to remotely consider going back?

Anyone have insight with accounting at blackrock and Invesco?

I’m an S2 in Audit. I’m really, really done but also overwhelmed with the job search. I need remote + 40 hours but I can’t afford a pay cut from my current salary (LCOL). Recruiters keep tossing jobs … more

Has anyone made the jump to investor relations from accounting? 5 YOE in audit and 1 YOE in FDD

Did you ever start a new job ( that’s a pivot from what you’ve done) realized I’m bad at this and have little interest in it ?

When does the sigh of relief hit after putting in your notice? I don’t feel any different.

Any advice for putting in my two weeks?

anyone know any folks that switched from accountant to appraiser?

Anybody transition from audit to M&A transaction advisory at hoilihan lokey? Is it worth it? Originally didn’t want a client facing role but seeing a lot of just plain accounting jobs. thinking it… more

Has anyone worked at all 4 of the big four ? I’m just purely curious

Has anyone worked at all 4 of the big four ? I’m just purely curious