Accounting Exit Opportunities

The golden handcuffs are starting to feel more like shackles. I'm seriously contemplating quitting my accounting job, even without another one lined up.

Part of me thinks it's crazy – financial stability i… more

What are some common behavioral questions you've encountered when switching careers? How did you answer them without sounding like a robot?

My State accepts FEMA credit. I just need 3 credit to complete 150 credits, and not currently enrolled in college. How do I get those FEMA credits in transcript? for CPA requirements

What do my fellow A&Mers think of the growing bench and market? Is our work about to explode in the next few months? Or will everyone be suffering low utilization for the next several years?

I'm ready for a new challenge outside of traditional accounting.

The problem is, my resume screams "accountant." How do I translate my experience into something that appeals to employers … more

Can anyone be able to help out with putting in a good word for any IA roles for myself? Have 6 years of experience in external audit with investment funds & real estate and I just need to get out… more

Anyone worked at tradeweb external reporting? How’s the team and overall wlb

Cpa vs becoming a data scientist- as far as pay, career outlook etc . I have an opportunity at work to go down more of the data analytics route

After 5 years in public accounting, I'm feeling the itch for a career change. An MBA seems like a logical next step, but it's a massive investment of time and money – roughly $150K and two years out of th… more

I'm interested in finance roles outside of accounting. Is the CFA worth pursuing if I don't have a pure finance background?

Anyone leave a job after 6 months / under a year? Realized I don’t want to be accounting focus anymore and have the opportunity to lead both accounting/fp&a functions. Really enjoy the team I work… more

Best way to transfer as an audit Senior to a senior accountant in industry?

Anyone here based in LA willing to give me a referral? Staff 1 here at EY about to get laid off this week 🥲

What’s the best way to become CFO in an investment fund (PE, Hedge fund..) ? Do people typically just leave audit to become controller and work their way up ? FP&A ? Finance? Thanks

Is the financial reporting/SEC reporting manager career worth it in the long run? What’s the most money I can see if I reach Director level?

I've been grinding away in public accounting for years, and honestly, the money's great. But it's come at a cost to my soul. Lately, I've been exploring opportunities in the non-profit sector. I'm drawn t… more

WWYD- Leave a high paying 5 day a week in office role that you despise for a 30% decrease but fully remote role on the table? Physically my body cant handle the office anymore. Will also lose a 30% bo… more

Looking for some advise from you wise people. I stay in a small town which is dominated by one industry - one which doesn’t interest me at all. All my audit clients are in this space, were I to leave … more

Has anyone moved from public accounting (Audit) to consulting? I feel like my personality/strengths fit consulting so much more but I am scared to make the jump. Any advice/success stories?

Anyone have any experience going from Big4 to the office of general counsel for a Fortune500? (Current senior associate, JD/LLM and CPA)

Looking for advice! People who have job hopped, what are some questions you make sure to ask in your interviews about the company and job?

3 years ago, a recruiter told me that I would never break into a finance role and I should settle for a fund accounting role

I’ve been in IB for 2.5 yrs now making double what I made in public accounting and this recruiter ha… more

anyone been employed at new fortress energy in NYC? what is the culture?

What’s the salary for first year senior in DMV area at Big 4 federal consulting practice?

Has anyone left tax/accounting and maintained somewhat close to their pay or more while having better WLB? Never thought I’d say this but at this point I’m even considering going back to school to get… more

A recruiter from Alvarez & Marsal reached out to me. How is this company? Anyone has any thoughts?

Tech companies seem to value financial analysts. What's the typical career path and salary trajectory in tech finance? Do I need to learn SQL or Python?

How do I hop to a senior financial analyst or FP&A position? Seems tough from having an accounting background

If you’re at a company for 4 months can you dip since everything wasn’t what you expected?