Any auditors here who have made the transition from accounting to sales or recruiting? I am considering making this move and would greatly appreciate it if anyone has some helpful feedback on how to make this happen?

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Accounting to recruiting is relatively easy. A lot of people who couldn't make it in accounting end up there.

Accounting to sales for accounting software is doable. Have a friend who did it. Also know someone who went accounting >> sales FP&A >> sales (not accounting software).

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The best time to transition to a new role is when there are strong economic factors that’s would make those types of roles more open to trying out people with different backgrounds. Right now is not that time for sales or recruiting. Most of them probably wish they were accountants right now and still had their jobs

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