Hi All,

I'm currently working in small accounting firm in local communuty for 5 years as accountant ( All acct work- making FS and tax returns)
-in Los angeles

Now want to move and want to specialized in tax.

Hold master degree in accounting and eligible to sit a cpa exam.

Plan to apply as senior tax associate.
Should I lower the position since I do not have big firm exerience?

Any comments or advise appreciated!!
If someone can provide referral, much appreciated!!

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You won’t get a senior role but you’ll easily get an experienced associate role.

It’s typically just a year difference anyways (at least it is here at Deloitte)

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Oh yeah! Appreciated your time! Will apply Deloitte for sure. Wish to be your colleague.

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5 YOE, definitely push for a senior role. Might not get one big 4 but shoot for a large firm in your area. If the company has specialized tax group, make sure you go in knowing what you want to do (maybe more entity work vs individual/trust work)

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Depends on your long term goals. But definitely apply/interview everywhere and see what sticks

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Which state are you in and what percent of tax do you do compared to audit?

Thank you for your comments! Really appreciated! Yeah I just do audit things like 10% of my entire work, will sell my self as tax guy. Thank you!

Go get hired as a senior. No point shooting low

Yup! I will try 😃

Dm me. Will do my best to help.

Dm'd

The B4 people here saying you can't get senior are just being typical B4 people. All the firms are hurting for bodies. It's absolutely a possibility depending on how you interview. B4 are taking associates with 1.5 YEO from BDO (who we passed on for promotions) and giving them senior

Thank you for reply. Yeah, I will try thr senior position !

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