I need advice , 2YOE big 4 audit . My dream job is forensic investigation /intelligence /litigation. Current location is USA and I will be moving to Canada next year fall. I don’t want to work in audit when I get there. This busy season has really stressed me out. Should I stick it out for this last year or get a job in forensic field now . I’m just lost , I don’t know if it will be better to have forensic experience before I move. Thanks

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You gotta atleast try for the role you really want. Let the hiring folks tell you it's not a match.

Start networking from now, find out what companies are looking for , what skillset you will need to to touch up on etc

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Thank you !

As someone who does exactly what you’re talking about in the US - I’d try and make the transition now. I went to forensics right before 2 years of Big 4 audit and feel like that extra year spent in forensics, rather than getting the “rubber stamp” of making audit senior, gave me the room I needed to learn the ropes for a year and excel when I made senior in forensics. The skills are not the same and you’re better off getting started now

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