Anyone else with big 4 experience looking to find a rewarding career path with an undergrad degree in accounting? What career options are out there without having to go back to school?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Related Posts

What is the average salary of a senior consultant with 5years of experience, (mba and engg) at PwC or any other big 4?

like

Currently in B4 Tech Risk (senior 1 going to be senior 2) i want to transfer to FDD, preferably internally but looking at other big 4 too. I'm currently set to talk to a manager internally and network but is there anything else that would be recommended for me to do?

Coming from tech risk, what are my chances of getting an offer at any of the big 4s in Fdd? (Im an accting major + MAcc and working on my cpa)

like

I'm a computer science engineer, working in the Pharmaceutical RWE domain for 2 years.
Even though I like the impact that my job creates, I often find myself wondering if I can actually get to a high position (e.g. CEO, Director of DS dept.) for a pharmaceutical company being from a technical background.
Please guide me.

like

I got an offer in Citi. How will be my growth in Citi. And what can I expect for my future.

like

What is your engineering field and how do you see it changing over the next 5 years?

like

Hypothetically what’s the shortest amount of time you should stay in a job without switching. I kinda wanna try my hand at a different industry but don’t wanna kill the experience I have now by leaving too early

like

Hey, looking for a career switch to an analysis position. This is my third shift; my first job was an analysis role so im not entirely new to the field. Particularly interested in Business Analysis. I have done some short BA foundation courses from LinkedIn, have used SQL and advanced excel, conducted UATs, learned Tableau, although i do still have other skills to learn. total exp: 2 y 10 m
I had applied to several companies but havent heard from any. Can someone help me figure out a way ahead?

like

I need to grow my professional network, I feel lonely and little bit stuck...How did you find your mentor?

Any advice on getting into product management? I have 3+ YOE working as an IT service manager and I’ve seen so many companies stating they want people from “diverse backgrounds” but then soon change their minds when they find out in an interview that you don’t have very specific product management experience

like

Is the CPA designation worth it? For me it would take me 1 year of PREP courses and 2 years of PEP until i can write the CFE. And I am 27 years old right now. Also wondering if it would be crazy to pursue the CPA while learning how to code to be a developer as well?

like

How are hours in VC like throughout the levels? Assuming it’s better than PE but not sure how much

likesmart
like

fishes,

Im software engineer with 4.2 YOE In testing,
I need some help and suggestions regarding AWS cloud testing,
If one is working in Aws cloud testing. Please ping me Itll be very helpful for me to growth pls...

like

Where to go for career advice? I’m an audit senior, not enjoying PA, intrigued by finance/FP&A, but not sure if it’s wise to jump from PA to those due to starting over in new field/compensation impact

Discussion post: I feel almost all consulting firms are the same. Mbb, big 4 etc. if you are paid enough there is probably less wlb. If there is good wlb there is not much money. Can you single out a company that you can confidently say pays very well and also has good wlb and also has good opportunities etc.?

like

Has anyone here been fired from (or counseled out of) a consulting role? Do you feel that it was justified? What did you do to bounce back?

like

S&P Global Hey IHS markit S&P global people's, what should be the designation for yoe :5 , tech stack .net developer with angular They offered level 6, Software Engineer designation at Markit India services pvt Ltd Is it good or designation is regarded Current designation in Capgemini is Associate Consultant IHS Markit S&P Global

like

I’m studying for the SHRM-CP with the Mometrix (study guides, online course, and flash cards), however I’m super overwhelmed with all of the information. What are some best practices to ensure I grasp all of the concept ? Any advice would be much appreciated!!!

Anybody in performance consulting? How is the growth track? Do you end up leaving for a management position or elsewhere? Just got a pretty good offer as a senior consultant in OR

like

Which Tax Technology team in the B4 is known as the best?

likehelpful

More Posts

Hey Fishes

I will be joining Barclays Pune office in December.

I just wanted to know about salary account, do they need account in any specific bank or any banks old account would work?

like

Guys need a referral in Novartis , YOE 5.3 yrs , strategy consulting, primary market research.

like
like

Tag yourselves I’m “I want ur body copy”

Post Photo
like

All of a sudden it’s
b e a u t i f u l

Post Photo
likefunnyhelpful

Can anyone tell me what is one of the most popular ways to make money through stocks and the housing bubble right now? Any popular stocks to buy or land?? I'm seeing an upcoming recession WELP

likefunny
like

Mondays haunt you as well??

like

What is the craziest consipiracy theory you have heard?

like

In SAP what we can expect in welcome kit

like

I was two weeks late for my period and was going to take a pregnancy test this weekend. However this morning I felt cramps and had a little bleeding..... I still have some mild cramps that go in and out. I'm so scared... Would a test be accurate? Could I have miscarried? I did message my doctor but they're closed until next week.

likehelpful

How is work culture in S&P Global platts segment for Software Engineer II role?
And weekends may not be on Saturday and Sunday?

Is anyone or does anyone have a good personal trainer in the NYC area? I’m quite an experienced lifter but have hit a mental (and slightly physical) plateau and would benefit from some coaching. TIA!

like

What's the fixed package of a Level 8 Associate Project Manager at Accenture technology at an experience of about 12.5 years?

like

Can anyone suggest good resource for Django + commonly used packages for production app development.

like

I wish I could wear one of Arya Stark's many faces to see what projects are in the pipeline.

like

Thoughts/reviews on Indian Matchmaking?

likefunny
likefunny

I’ve met my CLE requirements for 2020 and 2021. Now what?

like

fishes,

Im software engineer with 4.2 YOE In testing,
I need some help and suggestions regarding AWS cloud testing,
If one is working in Aws cloud testing. Please ping me Itll be very helpful for me to growth pls...

like

Additional Posts in Accounting Exit Opportunities

Is it just me or does this comp seem really low for a CPA with five years of SEC reporting experience?

Post Photo
like

Today is my last day in PA. I’m leaving for a manager role in industry. Honestly I just hope it all works out . As in I do a good job within next role.

like

Need advice. I’m at my first job in private accounting. Previous experience is as an auditor. I am struggling to figure out the way JEs are posted at my current company. It’s never straightforward even for simple entries. There’s things like settlements which confuse the crap out of me. I’m curious if it’s just my company or if every sophisticated accounting department will have non traditional ways of posting their journal entries.

like

Would it be too much of a reach to try to go for a financial analyst position if my only experience is in compliance tax?

like

What is a typical carry structure in a private equity firm for assistant controllers in fund accounting?

like

Looking for experienced auditors in the Tampa area. Private companies, manufacturing, construction, professional services, healthcare, nonprofit, government, benefit plans, all industries!

like

There is an opportunity that I’m currently interviewing for that is very interesting to me. I’m interviewing two other places but I’m not responding to LinkedIn emails for other positions. The other positions don’t interest me as much. On one hand I don’t want to waste time prepping for all positions and rather put that time only for the ones that I have going on, on the other hand I feel like what is that falls through. Wondering if I’m making the right choice

like

How hard is it to get into an investment bank for risk? Doing market risk related work (FRM)? And what kind of salary would you be looking at from entry to associate (senior) level ?

like

Remote - Zapier - Accountant - Entry Level

likehelpful

Is it a bad idea to leave public after 2 years + senior title?

Do you guys think I should leave public as a supervisor or just stick it out until manager? In audit btw.. not really too burnt out or anything just feel like I could be getting more money.

like

Had an interview yesterday and the interviewer wanted to understand what I did - even 1 month gap between jobs - from 2009 to present 🤪 Not interested in the job anymore tbh

likefunny

How much weight do you put into your gut feeling of "I do not like my interviewer who would manager me" if you think it could just be you have unrealistic expectations

like

Looking for advice. Based in the Bay Area and have 3.5 yr exp in IT Audit mostly SOX with a little SOC exp (ex big 4, couple of regionals) and have been applying to industry (mostly tech companies) since May. made it to final interviews only to find out hiring freezes were in effect or they went with a LCOL candidate.Would like to exit to a GRC role or a mixed role thats 50% sox, 50% varied projects, or a SOX role if the team culture is good. No luck getting in non sox work at current firm.

like

Is it possible to land a financial analyst position with only 6 months of experience in audit? I tried to stick it out w/ B4 but I don’t think I can do it anymore. I’m interested in duties like budgeting/forecasting, but haven’t come across very many entry level positions. I’m mostly seeing entry level jobs that are called “financial analyst” but include duties like JE/reconciliations. I don’t have SQL/Tableau experience either... so not sure if I just need more experience in a diff role first?

likefunny

Anyone make the exit from B4 to external recruiting for an agency? Like Robert Half but smaller. I’m talking with one now and am considering it since I like the commission aspect. What is it like / how tough is it?

likefunny

How difficult would it be for me to exit with niche tax experience? Finding the jobs difficult to find in industry.

like

What is the courtesy of withdrawing an offer you already accepted?

I have 2 years of experience in Financial Services External Audit. However am currently looking for exit opportunities, any suggestions?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal