How are exit ops from RSM/BDO vs big 4 in audit? If I wanted to jump to senior accountant at a large private company/publicly traded, will I have a harder time coming out of a mid tier?

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It depends on your clients.

If you’re on large accelerated filers you should have no trouble coming from a National firm. If you’re on small privates and don’t have SOX experience you may have some trouble getting interviews with a publicly traded company.

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Are you asking how you will be perceived by the hiring manager since you came from mid-tier vs big 4 or how easily you will transition to the work you will see in industry?

Depends on the company. Some companies have “Big 4 preferred” in the experience section but don’t let that dissuade you from applying. Your experience at mid-tier may make you a better candidate than someone from big 4. Doing well in the interview should also nullify anyone’s negative perception of you coming from mid-tier, although I’m not sure on how common that perception really is.

You won’t have an issue

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