How to break into FP&A?

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From FDD, very doable.

From audit, bit harder but you can still speak to how you understand the drivers of a business, although you'll likely need to learn some financial modeling and budgeting in your free time.

From tax, no.

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Very helpful, Thank you so much !!

Just remember this isn’t like breaking into wall street or IB. This is just backend corporate finance. Don’t let it get to your head. Most of fp&a is willed with CPAs and former accountants.

Jump in from advisory - easiest and smoothest transition

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