Coming from audit... when do you plan to leave the big 4 and what is your hope to do after public accounting? Particularly interested to hear different non-accounting roles

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

Related Posts

Hi Fishes,
I am not sure whether this is the right portal or not still I am going to go ahead with my question. Does anyone know a good online course to enhance coding skills (in R and Python) from the point of view of credit risk Analytics, modelling.

like

How do we shift to investment banking/wealth management and is it worth it?

like

Walmart Global Tech. Hi Walmart Global Tech. Walmart .Wanted to know what is the designation generally offered for 4.5 years experienced folks in walmart

like

Wondering if the move is better to go into sales or continue in management?

like

Looking to transition into an HR leadership position. 17+ years experience in running a startup managing 50-100 people (15 years) and handled all facets of hiring, firing, compensation, negotiation, training and employee relations. Responsibilities also include other non HR functions such as business dev., client relations and expansion, logistics. Currently studying for the SPHR and plan to take the GPHR as well. Thoughts on difficulty of moving into an HR leadership role?

like

Hello Sharks, can you please let me know what is the further growth and scope in my career, I am from develoment & design background with sound domain knowledge, currently working as cards BA.

like

Please advice, which one should i choose. I am highly confused. Skill Scrum master 7 YOE.
Eaton Tiaa global business services Larsen & Toubro Infotech YASH Technologies Inc Mastercard Airtel

Post Photo
like

What is the relationship between Title and Career Level in Oracle?
I see ssi folks having principal and sr principal title with IC3 band and idc folks with PM titles having IC4 band. It’s a bit confusing.

like

I am currently stuck at my job until next year by which time (hopefully) I will get my GC. How do you stick around your job that you hate. Every day is just getting harder. It gets harder every time I know the opportunities I can get out there and how much my company is underpaying me.

like

How do I pivot from a broker to any job in tech?

like

Partners, till what age can an SM realistically hope to be considered for Partner promotion?

like

Dear Partners-
Have any of you switched firms to make P? Worth it? Tips? Have always planned to make at my firm, but my firm isn’t keeping up their end of the deal, so I’m job hunting....

like

What is system Integration Advisor, Grade 10 in NTT data comes in hierarchy and can I know the hierarchy

I am an Indian CPA and pursuing my level 2 Cfa. I have worked with family office and Swf and have relocated to Vancouver. Any tips on where to begin my job search

Is it possible to change designation from Test Engineering Analyst to Application Development Analyst

like

Do anyone feel that they are not at right place/right track in their career?

like

What type of job titles are you putting in your LinkedIn Job Preferences section when looking for exit opps to other consulting firms or FAANG?

likehelpful

CPA recs for tech workers (knowledge of RSUs, remote work, etc) in dc area? Thank you :)

like

Has anyone here transitioned to a finance career from a different career? I worked in advertising for 3 years before working in finance, interested to know everyone’s career path!

like

For attorneys who have transitioned to corporate development/business development, was it worth it? I’ve heard CD involves a lot of process work and I’m not sure if I’m glamorizing the field compared to my (relatively technically challenging) field of law

like

More Posts

Love making elaborate brunch on Sundays - wish I had someone to share them with 😒

like

M2 NYC metro area working in healthcare consulting base around $131K low for an M2 in a high COL or market? No MBA, but want to pursue in the next 2 years to pivot to working in health strategy.

like

What sort of opportunities are available in Canadian government for commercial insurance professionals?

like

Which big tech firm among MANGA is the least political in its culture? Looking to transition to a place where PMs have a lot of ownership and build opportunities and deal with the least amount of politics

like

Is it possible to order chair, monitor from barclays. Are they still giving those items?

like

So, I have 1 class of SLIFE students (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Ed). What are some good life skills to teach them to help them adapt? A lot of them will be able to work soon.

like

As an ESL teacher, do you ever feel forgotten by your school staff when it comes to Teacher Appreciation Week? Not that I have to get something, but....

like

Can anyone please tell me what is sapience buddy app? I observed it got installed automatically on my machine.

Hello All, what is the difference in Data Scientist and ML engineer positions at Tiger Analytics. TIA.

like

Anyone wants to get referred in TCS.. ?? Happy to help.. DM me

like

Looking for a referral for Meta, Google or Amazon for supply chain or logistics or even program management.

likefunny

Anyone have tips on writing a cover letter without referring to anything in the resume?

like

I have an offer for $130k for a senior attorney position in a boutique L&E firm. Also have a recruiter who thinks she can get me into another for $150-170k. Both are more than I’ve ever made (Denver, 17 yrs of experience but completely different practice areas). Any tips for countering the $130k offer for more using the other potential offer while not risking a complete withdrawal of the current offer? I’ve never been in a position to bargain my starting salary so this is all very new to me.

like

Anyone in the Maine area, ideally around Bangor looking for a new opportunity in revenue cycle/optimization? New hires encourage to apply.

like

Pennsylvania, you're killing me.

like

Anyone started with relocation process?

Spotify has a couple of really interesting remote first-positions open. What’s their salary range at Director level in EU?

like

Anyone feel fine but their brains just won’t turn on? I sit at work staring at my computer sometimes completely unable to function for no apparent reason. This started around the end of my first trimester/beginning of second. Just me???

like

Constantly worried I’m going to get fired because I don’t know where I stand at my mid sized law firm (second year associate).

like

I'm looking for referral for .Net Fullstack with 3 years of experience and 30days NP
Skills : Angular, .net core , .net webapi , c# , JavaScript,sql server.

like

Additional Posts in Audit Bowl

How do I show my supervisors I am ready for a promotion to manager?

like

Do you sometimes read your evaluation, all you want to is to quit and you can dispute on everything they say?

like

Is it a bad idea to work hard to stay top on your stuff? I worked later than others to make sure all my areas are in good shape (i.e. ppl would leave at 7 but I stayed till 10 etc) but now I got (cont

like

I saw Knives Out this weekend and it was very good, highly recommended for forensic accountants—I had my auditor hat on the whole time and enjoyed the twist in the plot at the end.

likefunny

Unfortunately was dragged into an audit despite the fact I don’t work in audit. Why does audit RM say yeah your hours will be 50 hours/week when you’ll have to work way more to do the audit. Seems very dumb - if you have work do it, if not don’t work…

like

What are reasonable exit opportunities from transaction advisory/fdd? I am considering a position in this but am concerned with getting stuck too far down the road.

like

Thinking of buying a e-scooter when commuting to office. Good idea or bad idea?

Do you think it’s a good idea to have a chat with the partner who interviewed you after starting the job? What should you talk about with the partner?

like

Simple controls to automate using data analytics?

like

How to handle your own procrastination? Any tips/advice?

Scheduling added another S3 (my level) to my engagement but acting as a manager, while I’ve been on this engagement for a few years and getting great reviews. My ego is shot and I’m insulted. Advice?

Any one wanna join Deloitte for a senior or manager, senior manager role? An email was sent just now to ask us to refer people for the office in LA, OC, and SD. I can help tho not sure if I recommend

funny

Does any of the big4 firm allow working remote from Canada/ overseas? Any policies that restrict that?

I try not to get frustrated by clients but it just gets to me when their accounting people refer to numbers as positive and negative instead of debit and credit

likefunny

Can anybody explain to me the difference between IPE and PBC?
IPE being information provided by Entity vs PBC being Provided By Client.

like

What percentage of your peers would you estimate views and/or posts on Fishbowl at least once every few weeks?

like

Hello.
I have the opportunity to work in Germany EY i am currently in KSA.
How is the salaries , living , etc....?
would you recommend that i move to Germany?

like

What’s the record for fastest PA -> Industry boomerang? Share stories

like

Hey everyone. I am thinking about leaving PwC for a role at small company with about 40 employees where I'll be working directly for the VP of finance. I'll be implementing netsuite, accounting and

like

Year 1: Should I be applying for analyst roles and studying for CFA if I know I don't want to stay in audit or work on getting my CPA and wait another busy season before I apply/request for transfer?

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