I really want to work TAS FDD. I have 2 years of audit experience now and my cpa. I have one year of government and public sector and one year in commercial audit. As cheesy as this sounds that’s all I’ve wanted to do since discovering it a few months into my career in audit.

I just got rejected from EY without so much as an interview and I’m feeling really defeated. I always thought that 2 years would be enough experience. The idea of going through another year of audit sounds dreadful cont..

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You should join the Transaction Services bowl or the Advisory in Accounting bowl. Some of those ppl may be able to refer you. Have you tried to network & transfer internally?

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I’m going to reach out to my advisor this week and ask.

Is there anything good to even take? How many pens do you need?

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Silly me, posted at the wrong place.

But that’s the only reason I’d be staying. Does anyone have any leads? Any advice? I’m literally willing to move to any major city in the U.S for the right fit.

I’m kind of an odd situation because I’ve had three busy seasons it’s just two of them were in the government and public sector.

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