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a Tax Manager
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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Has anyone left their Big four accounting job for a family office role and been disappointed ? Has anyone taken a pay cut to go work within a family office

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a Senior Analyst
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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Industry vs role

Leaving BIG4 Audit and have 2 offers on the table. I want to end up in strategic finance in Tech industry but both roles aren't exactly perfect fit.

1) FP&A at large reputable Tech company (will be typical M/E var… more

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Posting as :
a Senior SOX Auditor
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
You are currently posting as works at Senior SOX Auditor

My wife is currently looking for a HR Coordinator/Generalist/Recruiting role within Indianapolis, IN or something Remote within the US.

If you are hiring or know anyone that’s hiring please send me a D… more

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works at BDO
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Newly promoted Snr Auditor (~90k) getting leads from recruiters for Internal Audit / GL Accountant / Revenue Specialist / Mgmt Consulting. Compensation appears comparable (~100k) but the consulting position bonus… more

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Posting as :
a Senior Auditor
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Has anyone transitioned from a typical audit role at PA to a regulatory reporting role at a bank? How challenging is it going to be? What does the WLB look like? Any insights are greatly appreciated!

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Posting as :
works at Deloitte
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When is a good time to leave Big 4? Is there really such a thing as leaving too late?

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works at EY
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Looking for advice… Whats a good career if I am really with managing my money? I budget very well and I know how to save very well. I like saving and helping people save. I am a IT Auditor(was previou… more

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Posting as :
a Manager
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Thoughts on giving up a remote public accounting job to get into industry? They have flexibility if you have something going on but want people on-site. Anyone make this move? Thoughts? Advice?

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a Senior Associate
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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FDD senior here. I don’t see myself doing this forever, but understand this might not be the best time to be looking for jobs. Has anyone seen exits to something completely unrelated to finance/accoun… more

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Posting as :
works at EY
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Is it just me or does this comp seem really low for a CPA with five years of SEC reporting experience?

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Posting as :
works at RSM
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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Anyone here work in a family office role? What are the hours and salary like?

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Posting as :
works at EY
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Hi everyone. Has anyone interviewed for IT audit/compliance roles at Apple? Would like to know about the process

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Posting as :
a Tax Manager
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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Interested in a Big 4 tax opportunity? Great comp increase + bonus, potential promotion, and excellent benefits!

DM me if you’re interested.

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Posting as :
a Senior Associate
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I received an offer from Aprio, offer was very competitive and hours are definitely reduced from what I have now. Any insight first hand? Would be leaving from a top 15 firm.

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Posting as :
a Senior Associate
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Thoughts on relocation opportunities?

Hi all! I was wondering if anyone’s had experience getting a relocation job through via recruiter? Would you recommend? How was it? Any advice?


For context I’m an audit senior … more

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Posting as :
an Assistant Manager
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Would you join a company that’s messed you around in the interview process?

For context first interview was fine, second interview took 2 weeks to schedule then another 2 weeks to respond. Third and final intervi… more

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Posting as :
works at Deloitte
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S1 audit- looking for exit opportunities

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an Analyst
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Hi All,
Does anyone know the scope and salary range of Client financial Management (CFM) in Accenture / Avanade in Canada. I have three years of Accenture CFM experience from India (left at CL 10) pri… more

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Posting as :
a Tax Manager
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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How big of a risk would it be to leave my stable job in public accounting for a PE backed consumer finance company? With talk of recession I’m not sure if I should steer clear. They expect growth from… more

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an Experienced Audit Associate
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I asked a question yesterday but if anyone needs any advice about recruiting from public to private feel free to reach out. Landed at a top firm with multiple offers in 2 weeks. Always glad to give ba… more

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Posting as :
works at PwC
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
You are currently posting as works at PwC

Currently looking at a Portfolio Valuation role at Blackstone. This sits in the PE group. Any insight into exit opportunities? Switching from tax and unsure about this area. Thanks!

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works at EY
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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Is it common to take a pay cut to transition to fp&a role in industry? Currently an audit staff 2 and all 3 financial analyst offers I’ve received are below my current compensation.

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an Associate
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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What industry are these accounting jobs at that have such good wlb? I always see people saying they work 30-40 hours during slow periods and 40-50 during the close. LOL I need to know where! My curren… more

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Posting as :
works at APT
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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Hello ✌️
I am a consultant on human potential and success, but basically in stocks/binary trades this is mainly why I'm here making connections. Also I am open to find out is there anything we could support ea… more

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works at PwC
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
You are currently posting as works at PwC

I Recently told company A verbally I will accept their offer if they match a job offer I have from Company B and they did. When I informed Company B that I will not be accepting their offer they gave … more

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Posting as :
works at Grant Thornton
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
You are currently posting as works at Grant Thornton

How bad is it to decline sound round interviews? Does it burn bridges

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works at PwC
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You are currently posting as works at PwC

Anyone make a transition into financial systems roles? Pros or cons? Any insight much appreciated

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Posting as :
an Associate
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
You are currently posting as works at Associate

How many years of experience is typically needed to break into FP&A? Not looking for a promotion or even a huge raise I just wanna leave PA LOL

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Posting as :
works at PwC
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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Coach

Anyone make the switch out to IT type work? Just not enjoying the BS in accounting and want something more chill.

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Posting as :
works at PwC
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
You are currently posting as works at PwC

what is the best way to leverage one job offer you’re not gonna accept against another job offer that you are gonna accept? I don’t want them to call my bluff 🤣🤣

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Posting as :
works at PwC
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
You are currently posting as works at PwC

what is the best way to leverage one job offer you’re not gonna accept against another job offer that you are gonna accept? I don’t want them to call my bluff 🤣🤣

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a Staff Consultant
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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Does anyone know how I can switch from Accounting Advisory to People Advisory/Business or Operations Consulting? I would love to get any recommendations or even referrals. Thanks

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Posting as :
works at Deloitte
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

What are some of the more common exit jobs that audit managers take?

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Posting as :
works at EY
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currently in FAAS and wanting out, only been in for 6 months. only other experience is a year in audit and not a fan of that either. I have no other background or guidance as to where to look for next… more

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Posting as :
works at EY
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
You are currently posting as works at EY

Has anyone made the transition from Audit in one B4 to Accounting advisory in a different B4 as a manager? Curious to hear if anybody has done it and how did that go.

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Posting as :
works at Deloitte
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

do any experienced tax consultants/professionals want a referral to deloitte tax?

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works at EY
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How does one “break into tech” from Big 4 audit? Purely curious what kind of role it would be because I hear most people that can work anywhere in the globe work for tech companies. Thanks!

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Posting as :
a Senior Associate
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
You are currently posting as works at Senior Associate

Been in Big 4 FDD for two years now, and trying to develop a stronger modeling skill set for Corp Dev moving forward. Would leaving for a senior FP&A role provide me with similar modeling experien… more

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an Auditor
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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Anyone know of any Senior Accountant positions available. I am currently a Senior Auditor.

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Posting as :
an Analyst
▸ Accounting Exit Opportunities
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Spent 4 years in FS audit and left to work in product management at a fintech start up. Starting to realize this might not be for me in the long term and May start to look at other options at year end… more

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