Accounting Exit Opportunities

Been in PA for 3 years working apart of the tax team within the investment industry. What are possible exit opportunities that don’t require a CPA?

Transitioned to Fund Accounting at a large asset manager. So far its been fantastic. Thanks for all the advice you guys gave. I have a great team and am learning a lot!

Thoughts on CFGI?

Exit ops from transaction advisory?

I feel like a failure. 2nd year manager and I barely see a path where I'll make partner. And I don't know much longer it will take for me to be promoted to senior manager. I didn't get in … more

I love when you get asked why your looking to leave , when you were not looking , you were recruited.

If i am wanting to pivot to fp&a when should I get out of audit? And should I still get my cpa?

Curious to hear about people who left B4 without a CPA and what type of jobs/companies they moved onto?

Has anyone gone from accounting to recruiting? How did it go? I’ve been in the industry for almost 6 years (ex Big 4, now in corp accounting) and I think I’m just not interested in it anymore. I need … more

What career paths can I transition into after 3 years in Audit?

What’s the career path for FP&A analyst?

Hello everyone,
I’m looking for some advice and want to hear you thoughts on this.
A little about myself:
I had an audit internship during my last semester of undergrad and I’ve been working full time at a s… more

What is the best kind of consulting to switch too from big 4 audit? I’m at EY right now but looking to potentially make a switch into consulting in the next year. I still enjoy the finance side of thi… more

Anyone found an accounting related role that feels meaningful? Been in audit for over 5 years now and feel like I can’t get a meaningful role without leaving the field and taking a big pay cut

Anyone switch to SAP? We are moving from an in house erp to SAP and I'm scared lol.

I recognize this is a braid question but those of you that switched from EY to Deloitte - what are your thoughts?

I am currently a controller but wondering about getting a few years experience as a controller and moving to a consultant role. Are there companies who do more of a general accounting consulting?

My background is Tax (busine… more

Has anybody here ever tried to go from big 4 Financial services Audit to IB? I know ppl recommend moving to transactions then to IB and eventually private equity

Accounting role where you work alone? Are there any of these that aren't simple AP or AR jobs and pay $160k+? I love being left alone to work independently without others, but seems almost all acc… more

For those who've moved from audit to FP&A, which online courses were useful in interview?

Suspect it's not the BIWS or wallstreetprep type that are more for banking?

Calling all Long Island based senior accountants. Our Long Island office located in Melville is looking for audit and tax senior accountants. DM for details.

Coming from B4 valuation, is Blackstone valuation and analytics considered a good exit? What is trajectory there?

Looking for advice from those who transitioned from audit to financial analyst/fp&a. All interviewers ask about financial modeling projects which I don’t have, what other skills could combat this … more

Thinking about pivoting into Data scientist w/ a Masters or TAS/FDD. I’ve got 8 years audit/acctg exp, currently audit senior. Which path is best? Anyone successfully get into tech from acctg w/ data … more

Is leaving an industry job after 9 months okay? From a recruiting perspective. If you have valid reason.

Anyone ever look into buying a franchise of some sort? Any helpful resources or pointers?

How do SM, MD, Partners create a book of business for audit, Corp tax or FDD/TAS?

Did salaries come down? Lol

Are all finance / accounting jobs so exhausting? Been looking for a way out from advisory but almost all exits have long (or longer) hours. Really burned out and want a 9-5 job without so much stress.

I really regret not doing data science I know a few people that made the move / switch over ? I’m 31 I kinda feel like now or never

What is the most ridiculous exit opportunity you’ve seen someone obtain from public accounting? For me, someone from my firm got into Goldman Sachs and it was from a non top 100 firm.

Please share best accounting-related recruiter you've personally and successfully used in MIAMI, FL.

Thank you!!

I'm tired of Big 4 but have become pretty dependent on salary/consistent raises/good benefits. About to get married and I know my future family will soon become dependent on my income as well but … more

does anyone know of financial analyst positions available preferably remote? or any type of finance position in general?

Questions asked in an interview for a Technical accounting position. 🙏 TIA

Should I go for an MBA?
I’m currently a staff 2 and feeling burnt out on audit. Performing well but the work is not very rewarding for me and I’m also looking for a faster promo & raise pace than i… more

Hello! I work for a privately held company in corporate accounting. I’ve been in corporate accounting for the last 7 years and I’m tired of the monthly cycle. I want to pivot into a new field entirely… more