If end goal is senior accountant in industry, do I need to get experience as a senior, or is just getting the senior promo sufficient?

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1 busy season as a senior wouldn’t hurt. 1 full year is better IMO. since that would be your 3rd year in PA if you were promoted to senior at 2.

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No. I’m in the same space and looking to go to government or industry in a year or two max, currently a senior in tax. I’m not actively looking but it doesn’t hurt to check out what requirements you need for your next job and try getting those experiences now.

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Honestly you might be able to land one of those roles in your staff 2 year.

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You can land a senior accountant gig once you get the title, and sometimes as an A2.

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I just left for a senior role in industry right after promo. I didn’t see a point in staying another year as a senior when I could already land what I wanted in industry now. I got roughly 55% raise. I can only speak to where I am located, but the market is hot. If you want to leave, find a good recruiter and get the ball rolling. If you have your CPA, it won’t be hard to find something.

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I’m a new A2, so I do want to get more experience before I make the jump, just exploring options to make the time pass

I would change that end goal.

K2, sure, but my point is that eventually most people become content with being a forever senior in industry.

I wouldn’t be—plan on staying in public for the foreseeable future—but plenty of people are.

Leave as staff 2! Never make a lateral move

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