Is a recruiter or staffing group (like Robert Half) helpful for making the switch from public accounting to a private role?

Also, is there an accounting firm out there with leaders who are capable of training their seniors? Instead of using a "trial by error" approach.

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Quality of training for seniors in PA depends more on who you’re working under than which firm you’re working for. That said, you shouldn’t need much hand holding to make it through your engagements - that’s what differentiates you from a junior staff. It’s your responsibility to identify more complex and difficult judgement areas of an engagement to ask for help on.

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I understand. After more reflection, I am able to identify some people that I can thrive with.

On the other hand, there are some leaders that I need to avoid at all costs because their communication and teaching skills are lacking..

Working with recruiters like Robert Half or Vaco are very good ways to casually look for a transition pivot. LinkedIn is chock full of accounting and finance focused recruiters.

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Use Vaco. Great opportunities.

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