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Would doing a year or two in restructuring and turnaround open up more jobs opportunities? End goal for me would be to get a higher position at a bank that pays well (six figs) or go finance departmen… more

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Interviewing with ICONIQ for NYC office. Has anyone heard of them and their reputation? Think they based in CA and there’s not much info about the firm

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Is it easy to pivot from accounting advisory to FP&A?

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How does it feel leaving public as an audit senior, going into industry like a senior accountant, only knowing audit, and not knowing actual accounting work?

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Going on five years working in tax in public accounting. Have my CPA. I mainly have worked in private client services (individuals). Tired of the busy seasons. What sort of exit opportunities are ther… more

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Exit opportunities from Transaction advisory at a Big4 firm? (Non-accounting, more commercial ones please).

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I sure people have asked this before but for a big 4 tax senior, are the only exit opportunities in tax? I’ve been applying to different roles even general accounting and financial analyst and nothing… more

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Anyone here with connections at Coinbase? Looking to land a role there.

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I’ve been presented with an opportunity as a senior leader within a tech startup (Series B, so a little stability). The position would be leading go-to-market strategy. This is an area I really enjoy,… more

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Thoughts on restructuring and turnaround vs assurance/tax?
Been in assurance/tax for five years and looking for other career options

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I am looking to transition to industry from advisory. My experience has been mostly SAP implementation. Any recommendations on what kind roles to look for based on my experience?

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Requesting salary negotiation advice. 9 years as a CPA in Big 4, past 2 of which at SM level. Currently making $200k and prepared to take a cut looking at most of these industry jobs. I got a written … more

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I’ve spoken to 4 different recruiters and they’ve all aggressively promoted Siegfried and CFGI. Why do they keep promoting them? It makes me wonder how much commission these firms are paying recruiter… more

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Hello, need some career advice, first time mover out of practice. I’ve recently been offered a finance business partner role at a listed business but also a treasury manager position at a PE backed na… more

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Hi all. I've been with state government for about 15 years as a sales/use tax and property tax auditor. Thinking about leaving to go outside of government. I'm having trouble deciding whethe… more

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Anyone know of any international tax roles in industry?

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Does anyone work as an accountant for an ailrine, hotel, hospital, or rental office? How are you benefits and work life balance?

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Hello,
I’m looking for a new opportunity as a tax preparer in Houston, TX.
I have had 3 years of experience as an accountant ( payroll & bookkeeping)

I’d appreciate any referrals!

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So I had an interview with a small CPA firm, probably 10 people max. Everything seemed great and they wanted me to take a skill test and this personality test. Passed the skill test and was told by th… more

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Is it reasonable to leave if not promoted to Senior next year? I left b4 tax after two busy seasons because I knew I didn’t want to do tax anymore. Left for a position in F100 consolidations role. Gr… more

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Any unclaimed property opportunities ?

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What is my best bet for a new job after working at a big 4 firm in tax for a year. I don’t think tax is for me and want to make a switch. What would be the best way to transition out?

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I am a Fin major that has been working in public accounting (audit) for 1.5 years… I am getting ready to get engaged and my soon to be fiancé wants me to get a new job that has better WLB as the last … more

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Anyone here switch from PA to wealth management? How are you liking it and what’s comp like? Not even sure how you make the jump without having a book of clients to manage already

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Anyone heard of successful switches out of Audit into a career that’s more people oriented? Feeling lost in my career path and love talking to people/clients, getting clients to like me is one of my strongest skills. CPA but… more

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Is this a joke or a scam?

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I do not want to experience another busy season, but my H1B visa only has less than 3 years left. What's the best option for me? Currently experienced audit associate, about to be promoted to Senior.more

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For anyone who left a public accounting firm that tracked your CPE for you, what did you do after moving to industry? Have to track that manually on your own??

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I’m finishing my 4th busy season in Audit with one of the big 4. Have CPA under my belt and also 2 of the 4 busy season is as a senior on a public client. Curious what would be some exit opportunities? I’m more o… more

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Just got license as a CPA in January , however I think my future is more in the corp finance/FP&A space. I have an opportunity for a role with a 15k raise as an FP&A analyst 1 for a smaller pu… more

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Is it better if you look for a job when you are employed? I’m considering leaving the firm so that I can take few months off. Any suggestions on what would be the best path for this?

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Hi people, has anyone here switched from IT audit to Privacy roles? EY PwC Deloitte KPMG
Can you provide what roles are open after 5+ years in IT audit (information security)?

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1.5 Years Experience in Public T10, no cpa.
A financial accountant position is open for a company/industry that is growing in my area. 12 employees, 2 in which are accounting/finance. I would be the 3r… more

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We are looking for a senior accountant to join our team in North Texas, DFW metroplex area.

DM for more info. Hybrid during month-end close for in-person meetings and discussions with the senior leadership team. T… more

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Hi guys, I’m enough with audit so checking jobs recently. I noticed that for accounting advisory/consulting, the requirement is always “having x years experience in advisory…” or they just hire NG. Do… more

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Can anyone help me understand what the “other reason” would be?

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4.5 YOE at PwC any jobs for me that pay 140k? I’m in a VHCOL

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If you still like client service, but want a better work-life balance, without sacrificing your future, I have to recommend our private equity consulting practice, specifically C… more

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