I’m a recently promoted manger at a mid-size PA firm. Eventually, I want to switch to industry (probably F500 companies), but it seems that these companies are looking for people with big4 experience only. Is it worth to go to big4 for a few more years or should I just keep looking and stay at my firm? My only concern is that I will lose my manager title if I go to big4. I got an offer this summer from of the big4, but for a senior position as they believe that the mid-size firms (continued)

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Probably true. I worked for a smaller company before KPMG and big 4 is a whole other animal. At least you should be promoted within one year if you’re good at your job

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Exits ops are 100% better and more abundant coming from B4. That said, I snagged a fantastic opportunity from mid-tier, and I didn’t think for a second that my options were limited in any way while I was interviewing.

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(Continued) don’t give you enough managing experience required for big4 clients. Any thoughts?

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Yes absolutely, I think it’s worth it to get the name on your resume. I came to Deloitte from a mid sized and like it so far, exit opps will be nicer down the road so you can’t go wrong

DM me for a referral to Deloitte, in this market you can definitely keep your manager title. Someone from a regional firm just joined us as a audit manager 1 (just promoted at their last firm)

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Definitely try for the big 4, even 6 months stay will open doors for you. But no way should you take on a lower role. I’ve had managers who come in from mid tiers.

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The way I look at this is if they pay you more then who cares if you are dropping a title. If you do decide to join big4, as to get in writing that they will promote you to manager next year or after year. I have seen this happening and once you have a year of experience you can always leave for another big 4 for a manager position. I use to be petty and think titles were so important but they are not that important if you take a dip for few years, your career is a marathon and not a sprint.

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I am in industry. All recent new hires including me are from big4. You can't disregard the name value of big4.

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Interview now for all of the big 4. They are desperate and may give you. A manager title.

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If anything, come in as a senior, do 6 months and prove you can do the manager role. Take the manager bonus or other perks and roll with it.

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