Accounting Exit Opportunities

How difficult will it be to shift from a SOX BP Manager role to a Senior FP&A role?

Does anyone regret leaving big4?

PwC vs JP IA...PwC pays more but JP IA works in a more interesting field. PwC has more flexibility whereas JP doesn't seem like it. what should I choose

I just started in tax, and I’m worried that I’m pigeonholing myself. I loved every accounting class I had in college, but I joined tax because I really like the people in my office, I like tax researc… more

Do you need to go to law school to work at big law? Currently have my CPA and have big 4 experience, not interested in going to law school but wondering if there’s any positions I can take at a big la… more

Has anyone ever transferred from external audit to investment banking or corporate finance ? How did you do it? Would really appreciate insights on this

What option would you take?

1- Technical Accounting Consulting $145k with estimated 10% bonus. lower pay but more interesting work that will benefit my future career
2- Corporate Accounting Manager -growing… more

I’m a first-year associate in R&D Tax at a mid-market firm, but I’m realizing I’m more interested in systems, controls, and tech. I minored in Internal Audit, have a Master’s in Analytics, and I’m… more

How much do people make as a risk Advisory manager in Chicago?

Anyone regret their move from audit to industry? If so, why?

Is the grass really greener in industry coming from audit?

Thoughts on going into accounting advisory (technical accounting, FDD/deals-type work) vs. transitioning into SEC reporting or financial analyst roles?

I’m currently at the 4-year mark in audit, with 2… more

Big 4 PE audit associate here, any suggestions on how to get into more finance type career paths that doesn’t include getting an mba?

Current SA1 with CPA in big 4 M&A tax. Want to pivot out of tax but stay in deal space if possible. Is there any pipeline to fdd / other M&A roles or am I destined for middle / back office rol… more

If an external recruiter got you a job, do you give them a gift?

Audit manager here (making ~$140K) and feeling burned out. Are there realistic exit opportunities outside public accounting that offer better work-life balance without a major pay cut? I want to provi… more

Im finding a few ERM opportunities and seeing they pay well with good benefits. Is ERM a good career path? Or do people traditionally get "stuck"

For those who’ve done tax work for PE/HF clients, what kind of exit opps did you see down the line? I’m currently in public accounting and considering staying in the space, but wondering if it’s too n… more

I'm really wanting to get into an Industry Internal Audit Manager/Senior Manager role... I am having absolutely no luck. Is anybody else finding the market for accounting/Internal audit is just te… more

Thinking of making the move from EY to Deloitte. Yay or nay?

I'm a Senior in the IT Audit practice and need a career change... I have no interest in the work, don't have direct performance driven growth, and want to make more $. 3 yrs exp and have been … more

Leaving financial reporting was the best thing I ever did

Hello! Those in internal audit in industry, do you still do financial audits where you pick an account balance, do random sampling and substantive analytical procedures? Or is it mostly just SOX testing?

I'm … more

I'm a big4 audit S2, I hate mundane/repetitive work, and want to do something more analytical/value-added with higher earnings potential. On the other hand, I'm not particularly skilled at soc… more

Has anyone given up accounting completely and started an entirely different career?

Hello!

I left PA a year ago, and have since decided I'd like to go back. I've applied to some positions at BDO, GT, KPMG, and PWC's Houston offices, but I know just dropping applications i… more

Anyone in Big 4 or ex- Big 4, is the senior manager promotion worth it? I’m an M3 up for promo and I feel like every SM i talk to has a terrible work life balance and the compensation is not on par es… more

I’m considering leaving Public Accounting for an SEC Reporting role. I’m curious what opportunities would be out there after that role? Naturally I would work to move into the controller/VP type role … more

Anyone know of any good opportunities for work outside the country part-time or full-time? I’m currently an audit staff at EY on the east coast but looking to travel abroad and work somewhere overseas… more

Anyone have exp in banking? How are staff roles? In terms of progression? Or exit ops? Looking at a staff for credit union but worried about growth.

Anyone working in alternative investment tax or audit… why would you choose to stay at Big 4 instead of jumping to an accounting or tax role at a PE fund? I jumped as an S1 in tax. I’m HCOL, Salary we… more

Can anyone who has some longer experience with Internal Audit weigh in? I recently applied to an internal audit staff position for a manufacturer after a recruiter reached out to me about it. It looks… more

Any one worked at citadel corporate accounting role? How’s the wlb

Can you let a company know that the interview process is too long? How would you go about it and any pros and cons?

Thoughts on SPACs? I have an opportunity to join a company as a Sr Manager over SEC reporting that is about to go public via a SPAC. Haven’t seen too many success stories. $150k + bonus + equity. Anyo… more

Whats the best site to get a big chunk of CPE credits/test out of the way at once. I’m talking like a 16 or 20 hour CPE class that you can take the test at once and knock out a ton of credits. My cowo… more