Accounting Exit Opportunities

Any suggestions on what to do with pension plan when I leave the current employer? Not sure what options I have if I don’t want have much tax consequences. Thank you!

I got a job offer and should I accept it then put in my two weeks or should I put in my two weeks then accept it. I kinda wanna see if my company will match it most likely no. Advise?

How much harder/riskier would it be to start job searching after quitting big 4 and taking a break? I know I want to exit public and get a job in industry but I’m really burnt out at this point and ne… more

For those of you that have successfully exited the Accounting and Tax world, what has been your strategy? I’m curious to know what role and industry you found most fitting for you? Customer Service Ba… more

Does anyone know how lululemon corporate culture is like? Specifically headquarters in Vancouver?

What role would be more improving processes and procedures, helping automate tasks? I’ve done tax compliance before hated it. Im in more of a tax consulting role now but we aren’t really IMO using au… more

In-house Accounting is always busy during month end and I’m kind of tired of it. What other roles can I pivot to that may have a more consistent day to day during the month?

I’m going to get an offer letter today for a position but I still have some interviews on Friday for another company. Is it possible to extend the decision date for the offer?

Just had my first kid and ready for more wlb, ideally 40 hrs/wk. Currently a consulting manager primarily doing SOX/IA. Thoughts on where to go from internal audit that won't have monthly/quarterly close?

Tend to get bor… more

Currently a Manager working in a M&a sub k group at a big four, with experience in partnership compliance as well. What are my exit ops if I want to continue making 200K+? Cpa /non JD.

Hi, I have interview for a CFO position of the US branch of a multinational. I am pretty young in terms of experience (manager 2 in audit nyc) however I do have some specificities in my path that made the c… more

Really interested in jumping from accounting advisory to a fund accountant type role (current senior at big 4). I don't think I can deal with accounting for inventory, fixed assets, prepaids, etc any longer. … more

I was laid off from a senior accounting position at a tech company recently and have been interviewing for financial analyst roles. Has anyone experienced transitioning from accounting to finance? And… more

Interviewed for two companies and accepted the offer from company A. Company B was moving way slower so A’s offer deadline was approaching and I chose that one. Now I told company B I will have to dec… more

Is the job market still super slow? Asking for a friend…

Does anyone have any insight they can provide for a private client services (family office) role at Alvarez and Marshal? Looking to potentially pivot from B4 audit. Thanks!

Does anyone have any suggestions for websites used for applying for accounting jobs?

What's the best site for finding accounting jobs; I have been searching over a month for accounting jobs.

Has anyone ever bought an existing accounting or advisory practice?

Has anyone had to write a white paper as a part of the interview process? What was your experience?

Currently have 6 years of public accounting experience in audit, considering learning to code maybe SQL or I’ve heard DAX is becoming more popular. What kind of roles could these help me break into? I… more

I’m actively looking for an opportunity in external audit in the US. Seven years of experience (including +5years in Big4) working with IFRS, Spanish GAAP and a little bit of US GAAP. Industry sector:… more

Been working at Vanguard as a Senior Accountant for 2 years, have a CPA, and 5 YoE total. Want to get into FP&A and the opportunity to pivot internally is certainly there, but I don’t want to stay in the Asse… more

Anyone ever complete an internal transfer to another country? Or get hired externally for a role that sponsors a visa? Wondering how possible something like this would be to pursue

Does anyone have any insight on operational consulting? i.e. which firms are known for this, what the work entails, salary, and hours?

Couldn’t really get any clear answers on google. Thanks!

Hedge accounting at big 4, mostly the commodity hedge accounting/derivative experience, any path or chance not to do accounting anymore? Wanted to do something more analytical like risk or something m… more

Any other companies have gympass as a benefit?

I'm a 2nd year senior in PA w 3+ years in Audit/Advisory mix, and I'm looking for an exit opportunity in industry, hybrid in DFW area.

Is anyone hiring?

Exploring non cpa firm opportunities like becoming a professor part time, starting bookkeeping company and internal audit or consulting. Really trying to find a spot where I feel a little more fulfill… more

What is the difference between regular FP&A vs strategic finance? Strategic finance seems to pay a ton more. What’s the catch? 🤨

I think the recruiter that reached out to me a few days ago ditched me for being too picky but he only sent me 2 jobs and 1 was not an appealing commute and the other was not what I was looking for. F… more

I have 27 years of experience in the accounting world. 15 of those as a controller. I also have 10 years HR/payroll experience. I don’t necessarily need to leave accounting altogether. But I need a ch… more

I’ve been working in B4 tax for a few years / senior - and currently interested in transitioning out to a different company and different type of tax. What background is needed for M&A tax?

I’ve been working at a big4 in audit but haven’t had a client in months. Can I take up another accounting job? I know it’s not allowed per the contract but how risky is it? How will they find out?

Looking to leave public accounting but bonuses don’t get paid out till the fall. Does the company still pay out the bonus if your last day is within the same pay period as the bonus payout?

After 2 years in audit, what opportunities could I explore outside of the accounting landscape. I've found that the things that most interest me are the more business/management aspects of a busin… more

pwc private audit. Is exit opp bad for private team since no experience with public company?(SOX) And what is common exit opp for private? Thanks.