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Career growth of fund accounting? Anyone can tell me how much I’d expect to make? I like working with funds it’s cool. HCOL NYC. Base and bonus please.

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SEC reporting jobs, any good? Pros/cons?

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What are the benefits I should be taking advantage of from AICPA and NJCPA?

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In an attempt to move from Tax to FO high finance, which would be the path of least resistance - 1. Move directly to Middle office at a bank/PE firm or 2. Transfer into deals/FDD and move from there?

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Where can I find examples of resume formats? It's been 5 years since I've applied for a job, and I'm nervous that my resume will be bounced because it's too old-school

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Recruiters are telling me that you make more money in industry fund accounting than staying in Public accounting in long run. Is this really true?

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Latest Big 4 Transparency data analysis topic: Loyalty Tax. You’re being paid less for sticking around, but how much?

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Can anyone help me understand any exit opportunities I have with 4 years in compliance? I cannot do this anymore. This is insane.

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I’m an audit Senior (4 years of experience) so if I qualify for this role, you can too! DM me if you’re looking to transition to consulting and I’ll share this recruiter’s name!

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Looking for referrals to Finance Analyst or FP&A positions in NYC area or remote. I have a year gap right now due to family/health but have done 2 years Big 4 Fed Corp Tax, 3 years Audit Senior at… more

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Exit ops for a senior tax associate at a big4?

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Is it necessary to put your gpa on resume after few years of big 4 work experience? Wasn’t sure what is appropriate. Any advice? My gpa was around a 3.6ish. Let me know would appreciate any insigh… more

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I need advice, feeling lost in my career. I have just over 5 years experience in audit at B4. Going on 2 years as Controller for a $100M, PE backed company. The grind here is boring to me and I'm … more

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Some recuiter emailed me directly at my work email, including the name of who he is recruiting for. I deleted it because I think reaching out to people on their work email is unprofessional. He emaile… more

Not sure if I want to stay in PA much longer. But again is a recession looming? Is this a bad time to exit please note I am in investments space so definitely based on market performance. Interested… more

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Do you work remotely at BDO?

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Hey guys! Currently working in audit, as an associate at PWC. I’ve been doing something, and I feel like this corporate life will not work for me in the long run. I really think starting something on … more

Is it considered a professional courtesy to talk to your partners/other team members before formally submitting your notice? The only reason I can see it making sense to do this is if you’re trying to… more

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MM FDD @ 125K total comp or Fund Accounting at a boutique hedge fund @ 145K total comp?

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had been working in corporate accounting for 5 years, all in private companies within wholesale/retail/finance industry. I have a master finance degree, recently just got my CPA license but looking for a finance job opportunity (get bored of being accountant). Never get a chance to get in… more

FDD vs Fund accounting at hedge fund - which one is better career wise?

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Accounting into investment funds at an SM level, did you see it happening before?

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Big 4 PA 🐠 How many recruiting messages do you get on linkedin everyday, and what’s your YOE and LOS? I feel like I’m hardly getting any, but I am new in audit.

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What's the exit opportunity for a derivative auditor? Dont want to be accountant after the firm..

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Anyone have any tips/advice to transition from accounting to a PM role?

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Anyone move from big4 tax to private equity tax? What’s your experience been like?

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Help: I have an offer for a boutique firm in FDD for $115k base, guaranteed bonus $25k with potentially more bonus, deadline is TODAY. I told EY I was thinking of leaving and they came back today that… more

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Anyone know the range for internal audit associate at Morgan stanley ?

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Is anybody working at State Street here?

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When the job description states "build the team" that is probably a clear indicator that they are not staffed and whoever they hire is going to have to network and recruit to fill positions,… more

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Has anyone gone out on their own from a senior tax manager position and started their own bookkeeping practice? I feel like it's work I could do in my sleep and charge enough to make a decent livi… more

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How’s the financial reporting life for wlb and pay? Is it worth it

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First year senior advisory in risk or accounting advisory salary range?

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Is it worth it to play the long game in public accounting (partner track) or to transition to industry and potentially become CFO, CEO, Controller role?

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Are people switching jobs from audit to corporate role (FAANG) with recession looming

To all my fellow FB colleagues looking to try something new just wanted to give a heads up that the IRS will be releasing opportunities to work in their PTE practice (TBD on date but seems very soon).

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Serious question. Why is there so much emphasis on big 4 experience? I started off in industry, recently joined advisory at a big 4 - primarily because during my job search recruiters and job listing … more

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Ex big 4 manager, assurance. I took a year off from client services b/c the grind got to me. I’m thinking of pursuing a part time role like 20 hours a week, grinding out assurance or tax deliverables … more

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Thinking about trying to make the switch from Regional to Big 4. I'm currently studying for my last 2 exams and have been in a major slump at my firm lately feeling like it's not the healthies… more

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I’m really getting a cold 🥶 shoulder at work. I think people are tired from 9/15 but I’m worried about my utilization being low. I’ve done a lot of emails reaching out for work. I don’t want to be an… more

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