I'm about to finish my CPA at a Big Four (HCOL) and want to make an exit from accounting into another industry (maybe advertising or marketing). I'm unsure how to make this jump, looking at job opportunities, everything requires several years experience unless I want to start from an entry level role. I don't mind taking a bit of a pay cut but I couldn't afford to start from scratch... I don't have any network in another industry, what is the best way to leverage my experience and CPA?

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Have you checked within your firm? Maybe moving into a more internal role that works with marketing or business proposal groups? In other words, stay in the accounting industry but move from a client CPA role to an internal role in an accounting firm. For example, one of my roles has been working in the tax national office putting out thought leadership, which meant working alongside our marketing team.

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That's an interesting idea actually, I hadn't thought of that. Thank you, i'll have a look

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