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Has anybody made a drastic change from audit/fdd to like culinary/auto mechanics etc? Basically a trade. I know I’d make less but I feel those careers would suit me more. I don’t see myself in this ca… more

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We are actively hiring seniors and managers for our audit team in NYC. weaver is one of the fastest growing firns in the counrty. great culture and a ton of growth potential.

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Senior accountant here, when I get promoted to accounting manager, how much of a % salary increase?

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Are there many opportunities in other Big 4 for Accounting Advisory roles at the moment? Senior 3 with good reviews in Advisory, but thinking of jumping to look for a better fit.

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Has anyone heard if Deloitte ARA is doing layoff/planning for? Our pipeline is so slow at least where we are and there’s more people on the bench now comparing to one year ago.

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Anyone familiar with Senior process improvement leader roles? Being recruited for one at an insurance company, seems interesting but coming from FP&A and don’t know that much about it.

They’re quit… more

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I'm an accountant in auditing, but after a few months, I've realized it's not the right fit. I've explored all aspects of accounting - taxes, bookkeeping, private, public, and non-prof… more

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Couldn’t find an FP&A bowl, so figured this might be a place close enough to ask:

I have two years audit experience, 1 year finance optimization consulting (mostly PMO and process improvement), 1 year AAS (mos… more

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What are the best fully remote jobs in accounting?

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How’s the job market right now ?

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Hi is there anyone who works in accounting policy in industry? Especially those with an audit background? I have some questions please! Thank you in advance.

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Tax - anyone at tax manager or higher level exit to something non tax? Browsing job postings and 99% is for public accounting firms… wondering if I can switch to accounting or something without too st… more

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Hi everyone, for the more tenured individuals here > 12/15 years experience, does interviewing get better / easier as you are more along your career?

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I’m a CPA and I’ve been doing GL accounting for 8 years and I want to get out of it ASAP. However I just don’t know what else I can do. I think financial analyst could be a viable option, but I worry … more

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Thoughts on investment accounting? Seems like a more dynamic role than what I’m currently doing (tax)

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Hey Fishes,
Need your advice on the career opportunity. Graduated from top 30 non business target university. I have one year of audit under my belt but not really loving it. I am trying to pivot into … more

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Is base salary of 130k+ achievable for internal audit roles in NYC? I have 3 years of B4 experience and have a CPA.

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Recently left PA after 15 years to take a fund controller role and not loving it. Feeling stuck. Looking for exit opportunities for a fund controller and ex big 4 audit director? Don’t say another dam… more

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Hi everyone seeking some insight here!

I have 6 YOE and currently an M2. I’ve got 2 offers I’m debating currently both lateral moves to a T2 BB or a small investment fund. Base is 175 for BB and 165 for investment… more

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4 yoe across FDD and AAS

-2 yoe in B4 FDD

-2 yoe in A&M's Accounting Advisory group

I have no idea what I want to do but accounting aint it anymore. The golden handcuffs are real though. Any thoughts/ideas… more

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Good Morning 👋

As a young professional eager to grow in the accounting and finance sector, I'm excited to connect with industry experts, peers, and potential mentors.
I'm actively seeking oppor… more

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Would working at a public REIT in a financial reporting capacity limit my exit opportunities?

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Hi Guys , I am an auditor with PwC going on a one month leave, I would like your ideas on what I could learn in IT in a month that could add value to me outside of my professionsI am a graduate of com… more

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Anyone leave PA to go back to school for their MBA and a career change? Are you happier with your career? Really looking into going back to school just debating on if the pay off is worth it (I’d have… more

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Hi, is there anyone who exited from public accounting to financial / external reporting (at the manager and above level) in industry? I have some questions I’d like input on please. Thank you!

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With 4.5 years of Audit experience at Deloitte, what type of salary would you expect to receive for an accounting manager position? Trying to get an idea of what pay would look like in industry (HCOL … more

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Hello all, currently a senior in Industry with about 4.5 years of experience split between Big 4 and my current job. Looking to make a move to manager but having to look outside the current company du… more

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I have 4 years tax experience but I want to jump to industry doing General Ledger, reporting and journal entries, the other side of compliance. Do you think I should go with senior accountant role or … more

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Is it hard to get a job after completing coding boot camps? I know some from PA who quit and tried it, but no one seems to find a job.

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Hello everyone am open to an Accounts Payable Specialist position, I have 5 years experience and also have experience working with various ERP software,Am available for an immediate interview as well … more

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Currently manager in Audit and so burnt out. How bad would it look if I quit before busy season, take couple months of break then start looking for job again?

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New role after (4 yr Audit, 1 yr CMAAS). Switch to industry, but which (ie. W-L balance vs career progression)? All pay same & all getting/has new ERP. 1) private $2.8b buy/sell counter/floor bi… more

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Anyone heard of Consello group?

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How do the top 10 get away with lower salaries? I got 18% raise by going to a top 75 firm as a senior staff.

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Right now I’m working as Senior Accountant with prior experience in audit and FDD and am beginning to hit a moment of clarity that maybe I just don’t want to do accounting anymore. I really enjoyed th… more

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Does anybody know what to expect for restructuring advisory case interviews?

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Real estate accounting manager for 4 years. Worked at Barclays and Deloitte also. Looking to get out of the industry of accounting? Any advice on what time of jobs to target?

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Audit manger with 6 years of experience. What is the total comp I should target for an exit? DFW area.

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Any industry companies hiring for tax technology/tax automation?

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