In tax, want to get out and do audit, but getting into a public accounting role in audit is tough without taking about a $10k-$15k paycut. Would doing a staff accountant role (would be a small pay bump) let me transition to audit later? Or is this a bad plan?

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Yeah tax exit ops are pretty much...tax. Do you think there's any way you can jump directly from tax to FP&A? There must be some transferable skills if you find a company willing to give you a chance.

If not, then you probably need to switch to audit now; don't wait. If you apply for audit associate jobs I feel like you'd have a shot as long as you're good with starting over. Idk about going through a staff accountant role. That could be an okay option if you think you can transfer internally to FP&A, but idk how much it would help you jump to audit.

I'm in FP&A now and don't have an audit background. Tbh my background is probably even less suited for FP&A than tax. Happy to chat it you want to PM me.

I don't think tax pays that much more at most firms?

Came in as an experienced hire, so idk if I’d be back at campus hire salaries if I switched.

Grass looks greener on the other side. The accountants in industry are not specialized so many of them are replaced after years of services. Pay is terrible too.

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