Best time to move from Audit into B4 FDD? Recently started as an A1 but looking to make the move within a year or so hopefully

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Yesterday is the best time, the earlier you can the better. I know some firms want people with some experience while others want someone with a pulse. It’s up to you if you want to take a plunge now into FDD at a smaller firm or get some experience in audit and pivot down the road to some more reputable FDD practices

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Agree with Deloitte 1 yesterday is the best time for you. However, a lot of times B4 FDD don’t take people with only 1 or 2 years of experience. That being said you may be able to do 6 months to a year of audit and see if u can get into mid tier and jump to B4 from there if u want.

Mid firm audit to B4 FDD can be challenging. Try to transfer to FDD within Crowe and then move to B4 FDD.

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Damn bro you haven’t even been there for 3 months, what if you end up loving audit

Things can change but I guess I have an idea of what I want to do! Figured I’d ask here to get some advice I guess

I’d check out Crowe FDD first and see if it’s a good fit for you and what you’re looking for. I’d be happy to share my experience in the group. Shoot me a message if you’re interested.

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