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

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Anyone have insight with accounting at blackrock and Invesco?

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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

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

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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 ?

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

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Any advice for putting in my two weeks?

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anyone know any folks that switched from accountant to appraiser?

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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

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

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

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does anyone know of places hiring for associates preferably out of public accounting + a remote role? have two and a half years experience and currently in masters program but can't find anything … more

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I applied for a role and had an initial call with the recruiter. But I found out that they are considering me a lower position that I applied for. They will pay less than what I am currently making. I… more

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Is taking on an accounting tech consultant job pidgeonholing and is it a safe career?

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Looking to hire a CFO for a Health System in North Alabama. 3-5 yrs exp as a CFO required. Experience in a hospital/health system is required. Relocation assistance will be provided for the selected c… more

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Feeling overwhelmed and looking for some guidance on some different career paths. Was at B4 audit for just under 2 years (didn’t like audit) and decided to leave to a small consulting firm and I’m not… more

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Bain & Company Worked in Private Equity audits in EY Service delivery in India for 3+ years, high performer who became senior and left to finish my ACCA (almost qualified and waiting for my last paper's results.)

I'd still want to be in Advisory/Consulting in Financial Services (AAS/mgt consulting). What are my chances of getting into something like Strategy& or somthing like Bain & Company eventually, also is Big4 hiring for Financial services advisory/consulting rig… more

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Any technical accounting roles fully remote?

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Exits for an AAS manager? Looking for better WLB while not sacrificing on career progression too much. Current experience is:

- 1.5 yrs B4 audit
- 1 yr senior acct industry
- 3 yrs B4 advisory

Having rece… more

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Anybody in the atlanta area working in accounting / finance? Looking to relocate back. Not public act firms

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What is the growth for a Fund Accountant at Blackstone? Thanks in advance!!

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Looking for a new 9-5. I've got my CPA and 11 years of progressive accounting experience in both public (tax/ audit) and industry with experience emphasized in real estate. I like technology and s… more

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Has anyone moved from big 4 to an industry compliance role? What was the transition like? Did you have to get any extra certifications? I’m really interested in a compliance role but I’m a little fuzz… more

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I'm trying to pivot out of Audit. I want to get experience on the technical side. I spoke with a recruiter who indicated that I should try Commercial audit to learn more about ASC 606, 842 etc. I&… more

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Anyone ever regret taking a new job offer, but also don’t wish to stay at the current? It’s mostly cold feet and fear of the worse, but still hard to get over nonetheless.

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Anybody work at delta airlines? Specifically financial reporting

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Anybody get a new job without using a third party recruiter? If so, how and did you do more than just submit resumes? Third party recruiter seems the easiest way but they are very pushy

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Is it true moss adams has the friendliest culture of the top 10 here?

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In-house fund accounting for LMM private equity. Do these numbers seem about right? Salary and bonus.

Accountant/analyst: $75K
Senior accountant/analyst: $125K
Manager: $175K
Director/VP/Assistant Controller… more

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Currently an AP associate at one of the largest hedge funds on the world. They pay for an MBA most likely Kellogg or Booth. Is it worth staying in corp accounting? Sitting at about two years of experi… more

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Looking for a mentor, or connections within technology consulting (anywhere ranging from MBB, T2, B4, Boutique) for a hopeful career pivot.

Currently in specialized international tax, but have been largely involv… more

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Realistically what would be a logical career next step (outside of the Big4 of course) for an IT audit senior with a CPA?

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What are some reasons why you’d leave public accounting after a year and half?

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I have 20 years of experience and am applying for a role that is only requiring 7.... I don't want to get passed over right out of the gate, so should I call it out in my cover letter somehow? Adv… more

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I know it varies, but what’s a rough estimate of a median salary of an senior accountant or accounting manager in HCOL for a F500 company?

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I’m hiring all levels of accountants in Los Angeles @ a Large cannabis MSO. DM for JD. … tax manager, manufacturing/inventory accountant and GL accountants, & accounting managers

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Do people interview during busy season

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