is it hard to get out of govt auditing into big4/top10? I started working in public few months ago (cpa in progress) in a small firm in dc (alot of govt clients) but wanna do commercial-cont.

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Wait a year. Try to pass your exam too. You may have to apply in November but I don't know how interview is since government busy season is then.

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You won't be pigeon holed until at least experienced senior or manager.

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Apply as exp. In may

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Should I wait until I pass my exams? Should I wait until I finish a year? Or should I start applying asap? My career recruiter said that lots of ppl get pigeonholed in govt auditing and I really don't want that happening to me since I'm just starting my career.

Is it hard to get into big 4 as a staff if you're not a recent grad? I graduated in 2015 and I'm hoping I can pass my exams by mid 2019. My one year will also be in may. Should I still be applying?

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