Accounting Exit Opportunities

Hello,
For the PROs in FP&A , I need your advice to move on from accounting ( I feel bored).
What are the skills needed in this role, do you recommend any trainings?.

Hey people I wanna ask about how to switch to something related to data analytics ?

i have a master degree in accounting and financial audits .

can i work in something related to finance or accounting and data anal… more

If I’m applying to positions in tech, should I use a more modern looking template resume? Currently using the template outlined by my business college. It’s clean but not sure if I should update it to… more

Worked 2 years in audit at PwC, made senior associate, clients were investment banks, hedge funds, etc.

I didn't like audit and jumped to an accounting software company. Not sure it's the right fit for me… more

I'm wondering how easy it would be to transition back to accounting from a data/finance role. I was a CPA for many years (audit/FDD) and decided to give analytics a try. Long story short is it'… more

Hi guys. If you’re interested in fund accounting at a top fund, our MBS and direct lending groups are hiring. Definitely apply online. It’s been a great job so far. I’m really enjoying it

Anyone know anything about teaching an accounting class in the evenings at a local college? Interested in doing so. I have a masters and CPA license.

I love working with excel and making it look pretty, setting it up as automatic as possible with the most efficient formulas. I like digging around and doing analysis on why something is happening too.

I don't… more

Leaving PA as a Senior Associate vs Manager? What’s the recommendation?

Anybody go from PA in Audit to an Industry role? What were you three largest challenges? What were the greatest benefits?

I am thinking about furthering my education to help my future roles and opportunities.

What’s out there past a masters and a CPA? Would love to hear about some of your experiences

I feel like I’ve reached the end of my rope here. I have nearly 3yoe in auditing but I don’t like auditing and I frankly don’t even think I’m good at accounting. What exit ops are there for someone li… more

Anyone working in FP&A. I did a financial modeling course with CFI and never actually got to do it in my job. How easy is it to switch from accounting to FP&A ! What is the pay like?

Tax manager finishing a 90 hour work week. What are some stress free jobs for a CPA. I need out of public accounting.

What kind of pay range can I expect when I have a 2 YOE as tax associate at big4? Looking for remote & anything but tax or audit

Referral available to any PwC UK role. If interested, dm me!

Senior manager for technical accounting in a bank or an assistant controller for a small fund?

Also is 240K total comp fair for 8.5 YOE in nyc? Thanks

Has anyone done an MBA and joined B4 consulting? Did your CPA make stand out at all? What’s your WLB like? I’m wondering if that’s a route I can take after school.

What are the main differences between corporate finance analyst vs SEC reporting analyst vs corporate accountant? Are day to day tasks much different? Which role would open up more career opportunitie… more

How to switch out of Internal Audit? I’m 1.5 years into IA with 4 YOE in public accounting, CPA.

Imposter syndrome through the roof!!

Left B4 after SM promo and I was a high performer. Now on the other side I feel like Im lacking operations experience, feeling unsure about tech accounting (B4 had a lot of res… more

When you hit Senior Accountant how long do you stay until you leave the company for a different role?

Why do we debit from our own bank account when money goes out but credit when we receive money and then when we record the journal entry it’s flopped where if money comes in we debit the account and c… more

What are the best exit ops/roles for an audit senior wanting good WLB/actual 40-45 max work weeks and strong PTO? The ~4 weeks of PTO + holidays are one of the biggest things keeping me at Deloitte, b… more

What career path would you advice for someone who is already ACA qualified and passed CFA level 2? I've worked in big 4 audit for 4 years

Okay so...how do industry jobs compete with public accounting? Considering leaving as a manager in Michigan and controller positions appear to be paying 20 to 30k less than what I make. Also, the po… more

What’s the best path from audit senior to industry accounting manager job? Wait till I make manager at Big 4 and then jump, or jump to an accounting senior position and then onto accounting manager at… more

Need some advice - interested in upskilling and getting out of International Tax, currently CPA Big4 Senior with just over 4yoe.

Looking at job descriptions and digging around, I think Finance Transformation and E… more

I’m an S2, about to be S3 and this recruiter is adamant that base pay for me will cap out at 110K. Happy to hear other experiences and thoughts on this.

Left public accounting (audit) in September 2022 after 6 years for an assistant controller role. I loved everything about public accounting, except the hours. If not for the extreme hrs I would have s… more

Anyone work for BDO - fund accounting group

Have I missed the boat to finding a remote position in industry?

Has anyone that has worked in IT audit in PA found exit opportunities in project management in industry? I think I would enjoy the switch over to PM rather continuing IT IA.

What are my exit opportunities from insurance audit? I feel like all the opportunities that come to me are all just MORE insurance.

How steep is the learning curve in industry vs in public (audit)? How long did it take you, as someone in industry, to feel comfortable in your role?

CPA been with PwC for one year, 8 years total in PA. I enjoy provision prep and my only exposure to it is with PWC. I’m thinking I want to be the corporate accountant, or financial analyst or whateve… more

Tired of looking at tax returns and emails from clients all day every day.
What do I do? WNT?