Accounting Exit Opportunities

Anyone leave accounting entirely? I think I’m going to quit the cpa and pivot to something more data analytics oriented. Curious if anyone’s done the same and whether they regret it?

One of the B4's is paying senior 107k base HCOL Seniors who started Sept. 2021 w an prior internship, based on fact seniors are "in demand" is this worth the jump mid to b4 or b4 to b4. … more

If you were just laid off in consulting (non-performance related) what job market should you look into? Sort of lost right now…

I am a Y2 Auditor and I am considering an offer. Does anyone have thoughts on fund accounting for a group at Main Street Capital?

Hey, anybody work know the following industries and can provide some insight? : PwC technology and Media, Energy/Utilities or Consumer products.

Is the jump from senior accountant -> senior financial analyst a tough transition? I feel I have perfect capabilities but I’m in the dark about what FP&A entails. I know the basics (forecasting… more

Has anyone worked for PG&E, specifically in accounting, finance, etc? Would love to hear some stories about your time there. Been applying lately due to hearing that they have good wlb, career fu… more

Working in accounting advisory, but think I want to get into a more finance oriented role. Would getting a certification like EY’s financial modeling course or becoming a “Certified Financial Modeling… more

I have 13 yrs in Accounting/Finance, but my undergrad is Criminal Justice & Masters in Network Architecture, so unlike many of us in the field, I don't have a CPA or Accounting undergrad. After coll… more

are there any opportunities right now for an accounting grad to move into campus/internal recruiting? I was recently laid off in PA and now working industry at a small company and honestly don’t think… more

Any suggested exit opportunities to get out of IT audit (risk advisory)? Been working mainly on testing cyber controls. Looking for a change/trying something different in cyber or strategy related

Thoughts on a Hedge Fund Accountant role after 1 year within Advisory at Analyst after school (have MSF, CPA). HF is small and the role would include finance and operations work as well.

Has anyone here quit without a job lined up? I’m miserable at my current job and want like to take a career break for a month or two… but worried how long it would take to find another job in this eco… more

I can't do this anymore.
6 years in audit...what are some low stress options I can get into?

Currently have one year of experience in audit at big4. Have no interest in audit or accounting generally and definitely do not want to do this in the future - I just sort of accidentally got this job… more

Does anyone know if it’s possible to pursue work as independent contractor with KPMG while also pursuing working to become a financial advisor on the side for an RIA or a larger firm?

Can someone tell me what is a better industry (better exit op, better pay, better growth) at PwC - external audit Technology and Media or energy/utilities or Asset Wealth Management?

Thanks in advance… more

It's very unprofessional, but is it ok to do one full time jobs remotely and the other ones hyprid? just want to get double paid or should I just study sth else to move on?

Hi everyone, for audit managers who pivoted to industry doing financial reporting / technical accounting, how did you go about highlighting your ability to perform such functions if your exposure to t… more

How to pivot from Audit to FP&A

2 YOE in Internal Audit (Current)
4 YOE in accounting accounting, senior, CPA

What are the usual senior fund accountant interview questions? Do you have any tips?

How many years in Big 4 audit to move to FP&A at Fortune 100 company?

Manager in Tax. Mainly did provision audit/provision prep/return review/return prep/extension/estimates. Looking to exit out of tax but want to know what’s possible. Any idea?

Any reviews on Cohnreznick? Specifically want to know about their performance bonuses and if they offer back up day care via bright horizons?

How does one handle explaining they’re an A3 while job searching (got my CPA)? I missed KPMGs early senior may promo and they canceled the October one so looking around and just wondering how to answe… more

If you want to jump from audit as a first year manager (6 years total experience) to an industry senior accountant role is that taking a step “backwards”. Want to leave public for a traditional accou… more

Industry peeps - did you keep your aicpa membership after leaving public? Why/why not?

For those who’ve recently left public accounting, did you use a recruiter, or did you apply to jobs yourself? Or a combo? How long did it take for you from the time you started looking until you start… more

I'm at the point of my career where I'm trying to decide whether I want to stay in audit or go into industry. I heard one interesting reason for me to stay in audit - that public accounting te… more

Anyone leave B4 finance transformation consulting after about a year and a half? Looking to see where people land after leaving.

Anyone leave during big four manager 1? Any interviewing tips and tricks? So far I’m finding my experience short for assistant controller roles but interviewers seem worried that I’m not longer in the… more

Hi! Can anyone share salary bands for 602 associate for internal audit in London? I am planning on changing jobs and I am not able to find a base amount so at least I know I won’t be super underpaid. … more

How hard is it to pivot into sales after mainly having audit background?

How to pivot out of accounting and into a consulting / finance role? Currently in audit and trying to get out

What’s the most chill group at a big 4?

Is it worth leaving PA? Have been in it about 4 years - like my team like the job but not sure if I can swing all the way to partner . Need to know from you that have left - is it really greener ? Or … more

I’m a senior associate in mid-size accounting firm and I do both income tax compliance & indirect tax. I’m looking for an indirect tax senior position in an industry, preferably in NY or other loc… more

I'm currently working as an Accounts Manager in a Local Export Company. My Qualification is MBA Finance. I have my previous Experience in Accounting in Dubai for 2 Years and 8 Years in Pakistan. N… more

Have anyone successfully pivoted out of tax? If so, which career job do you pivot to? TIA