Gonna make a transition from tax to fdd later this month. 3 years of experience. Have one or two assurance engagements every year. Any advice? Thanks in advance!

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Internal or external? And is it lateral in terms of level?

External, and yes same level.

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Thank you!

What excel skills are useful?

Key board shortcuts, Sumifs, index match

I want to make this transition. How did you sell them your tax experience or background? Are you a senior?

I only got the basic behaviorals

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