EY offered me 90K+ 5k sign on as a 1st year senior in general FAAS. MCOL. Currently making 70k in audit 1st year senior. The money is good but part of me really thinks I want to go the finance route because I enjoy the more analytical side. I’m so conflicted I have some other interviews coming up PE analyst, asset management analyst, and project analyst. Am I stupid for wanting to take something entry level in finance over a high paying accounting advisory job?

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No, if you find analytical work like that more interesting, then it’s better to go that route. You’re also only a 1st Y senior, that’s the same level I left audit

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It was in the first few rounds of consultant lay offs, some larger firms probably still, but we filled up quick

Accounting advisory honestly sucks and it's definitely nothing like finance. I don't think your thinking is stupid.

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Senior Associate 1 I that at the big 4?

Accept the job then renege later if you get a better offer

FAAS is still hiring??? Thought all big4 are doing layoffs

Is PwC CMAAS hiring at the moment ?

Help me for internship in EY .

Have you reached out to your campus recruiter?

You should counter for 100k-105k as an S1 in FAAS, assuming you go the advisory route.

I personally know S1's in FAAS making 100k-105k in MCOL.

If you don't really need the job, I'd definitely counter.

However, as SR1 mentioned, they saw someone have their offer rescinded, so tread carefully if you, in fact, need the new role..

If you like finance, don’t go for FAAS. Play the long game. 90K is nothing when you look back 5 years from now.

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