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I am trying to move into industry but have no specialised industry experience and having spent the last 2 years not even doing a full audit, it’s like I shot myself in the foot

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99% of people in industry have no clue what a COE is. They all know what big 4 is. Control the narrative in the interview and focus on your relevant experience.

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This. You’re not COE. You’re just audit. Frame all CVs and responses that way

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Move back into audit for a year or two. Get full year experience and get a busy or two under your belt. Then either continue if you like it or move into industry. Your options will go up.

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Audit and industry aren't that alike anyway. Just advertise that you're from big 4 and ready to transfer to industry. It shouldn't be an issue, especially if you are a CPA

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