For those that work in technical accounting groups, how do you like it? I've been in diligence for quite some time and might be looking to switch tbh. The work is semi-interesting, but I hate dealing with M&A environments of constant fire drills and threats of layoffs in down economies. I'm also at a stage in life where I'm more OK with something less glamorous, but more stable and that may have a scope for me working independently down the road. Any thoughts/advice?

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I'm at a midsize firm right now doing technical accounting and from a WLB perspective it's definitely reasonable. Not to say there isn't the occasional fire drill, but it isn't the norm and the hours are pretty manageable.

As far as fears of layoffs, technical accounting isn't completely immune as we've had layoffs as well.

I'm interested in pivoting to FDD as I don't see myself doing technical accounting in the long term. In terms of hours/WLB, how bad is it on a regular basis?

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Appreciate the thorough response. I've heard about the unpredictability of FDD and this definitely tracks. Compared to FDD, you'll probably have a better experience in technical accounting from WLB perspective, but ultimately it comes down to the firm/client. My group does a lot of "true" technical accounting work (digging into guidance and memos) and those tend to have pretty chill deadlines and expectations, but I've also heard from friends in EY FAAS that they work on more operational projects that might have tighter turnarounds.

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