Hi All,

I'm currently working in small accounting firm in local communuty for 5 years as accountant ( all accounting work-making FS & tax returns )

Now want to move and want tk 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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Big 4 will most likely put you as an Experienced Associate coming from a small firm, but it doesn't hurt to try.

You have the same situation like I do and you ask the same question I asked a few months ago.

Don’t try to lower yourself. Go ahead and apply for senior position. They will try to consider you for experienced level. Just show them that you are qualified for senior position.

I had offers from BDO and Deloitte for experienced and KPMG for senior. So I accepted KPMG and will start in October.

Good luck with your job search!

Sure. Happy to help.

RSM will probably hire you for a Tax Supervisor position.

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