Graduated in 2020 with a degree in Economics. Got a Job as a Finance Manager in 2023 which made me fall in love with Accounting. I took my first CPA exam on June. How Do I get into Big4, I would love to work in Public

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First you need to pass all CPA parts, it is hard to get to Big 4 without CPA if you are not campus hire. After that work on your resume and apply.

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I have been applying but it is sitting 'Pending review ' status for 4 months now 😂

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Do you have an idea of whether you enjoy audit or tax? I work in a specialty tax group and am happy to chat with you about what we do, if you’re open to hearing! We don’t require CPA credentials until manager.

I am open to both but I believe I enjoy tax a bit more. I can dm you my email

Going from controller to PA? Unless you are severely underpaid or have title inflation (bookkeeper in disguise), i dont see how this makes financial sense. You would be hired at an associate level

Also currently, I make $67000 a year . Do you think an associate at Big4 gets paid less?

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