Anyone leave big 4 for SEC/external reporting? How do you like it?

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I like it a lot! But, my job isn’t purely external reporting so it’s a good mix. I work at a big 4 Bank so it’s still the speed of big 4 which I enjoy, but without the crazy hours. I also like the fact that I’m expected to move on in a few years to another role in the company.

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