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S1 audit at a midsize firm looking out of public accounting.. my biggest thing right now is having a better work life balance. I hate the busy season hours and just looking for a way out.
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Has anyone worked at PayPal specifically in internal audit? I’m a S1 at a mid size firm looking to get out of public accounting..

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Anyone heard of fully remote jobs that the company allows you to work anywhere? Looking to move to Italy and work remotely for a year or so with my SO

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Any CPAs or EAs with trust and estate experience looking for a new position? My team is hiring at pretty much every level remote or in office.

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Does anyone have experience working in a tax position for AngelList’s Belltower Funds? I’m curious how similar/different it is from tax in public accounting.

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Currently have J1 as current employer used The work one for my BC. I looked at Equifax/ The work one to see if J2 uses that service, fortunately they don’t.
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I interviewed a couple days ago for a position posted on LinkedIn a month ago. I’m still waiting on their response. However I just found out from LinkedIn that the same position was reposted after whe… more

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Does anyone have any IA referrals or know of any good place hiring?

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Accounting isn’t doing it for me, for a whole laundry list of reasons. I have to put in one more year at PwC, but afterwards I want to leave the industry altogether. What soft and hard skills do us CP… more

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Is AAS/CMAAS, etc. any better than FDD in terms of work-life balance? I actually didn't mind the work in FDD, but hated how every deal was 3ish weeks max and how unpredictable it is. I've hear… more

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Not sure what to do - I know I don’t want to stay in PA (b4 audit) forever. There is a company I am very interested in working for. Do I apply with only 1.5 yoe or wait and get a couple more years of … more

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Does anyone have job accommodations for a disability and changed jobs? At what point of the interview process should I inform the employer of the accommodations? After accepting the offer? My concern … more

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Is it safer to be at a privately owned company during a recession. Obviously understand it would depend on management/company. I could see private companies having a more long-term vision when approac… more

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Other exit ops similar to TAS? Was really hoping to get into TAS but very low jobs in this market. Anything similar or other interesting areas to consider? I can’t stand audit have 2 years of experien… more

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Did anyone make the jump to financial due diligence? If so what do you love/hate about it and what skills were the most important when first starting?

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Currently a S1 at big 4. Thinking about potential exits to industry. Can someone help me understand the differences between a senior accountant role in GL accounting vs a senior accountant role in fin… more

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Hey everyone, general question here, Currently a Senior Assurance Associate , looking to make a career move as i’m really over public at this point. I’ve had a few colleagues recommend Consulting, as … more

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Seeing a ton of recruiters and posts for fund accounting jobs & have a few questions.
1) How are these jobs from a wlb perspective? Is it just like any other industry job with busy month/ q/ year ends?
2) I ten… more

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Exit opps for tax in focus with HNW tax?

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Got offered 115K with 25-30% bonus for a fund accountant role with 3 years of public experience. Is that normal? Seems like really high. I live in NY to clarify. Combination of Big 4 and midsize exper… more

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Is CPA crucial to breaking into investment banking, consulting, or any other high finance position?

I am going to work as an Audit Associate (Los Angeles) KPMG in 2023. I am thinking to stay there for … more

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“International” Accountant with a CPA at a large Asset Manager; 3.5 YoE (manage foreign entity books). I took this job to give accounting another shot, been here just about a year, and I’m ultimately … more

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I'm M20, currently working in Audit (UK) towards ACA. I decided against Uni and would like to work in TA/DA, Consulting or a similar field and wanting to know the hurdles that will be infront of me.
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Got offered Internal Audit position at 80k with 1 yoe in audit and 7 yoe total (career change). Have my CPA. F500 company in HCOL. Should I take it?

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Been working in industry all my career (both large corp and start-up). Recently got mt CPA. Pretty close minded about audit already (i never liked the idea of it nor do i have actual experience anyway).
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Can anyone guide me to a bowl where I can find referrals to entry-level software developer jobs?

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Is your firm hiring for remote advisory positions? What service line? What does the work look like?

My background is:

3 years GT Audit - manage small team, manage engagements, audit etc

2 years Industry Accounting … more

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Is your firm hiring for remote advisory positions? What service line? What does the work look like?

My background is:

3 years GT Audit - manage small team, manage engagements, audit etc

2 years Industry Accounting … more

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I accidentally mis-selected MBA instead of master degree as I filled out the education background in a Company’s application website. The resume I submitted through application is still accurate. I go… more

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I’m looking to exit tax after 2 years of PwC AWM. I just want general accounting role or SEC reporting role with great WLB but they seem only want a person with audit experience. I have my CPA as well… more

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I am a new senior and have 2 YOE in audit. Just got an offer for senior internal auditor position in a F200 company. It is a fully remote job and the base salary is 100k with 10% bonus, about 20% incr… more

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What is a good exit opp for someone with ~3 years B4 tax experience without a CPA? Failed too many times and figured accounting wasn’t for me. Want to get out before manager promotion talk begins // t… more

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Want to leave Public - what’s internal audit like? Is it more wlb than a staff accountant position? Really not interested in month end close

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What is normal, average cash bonus % for managers and SM in big 4?

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Talked myself into an accounting manager role with just 3 years of experience… am I in over my head?

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Deloitte Tax is hiring experienced professionals at all levels. Depending on experience, you can be promoted during hiring process (i.e. Senior 3 getting hired as a Manager).

DM me if interested!

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Is it true that big4 requires new hires to be vaccinated?

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How do you actually find a job that’s really suitable for you?

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