ive been working for almost a year now and will be eligible for cpa licensure in october. im looking to get out of public right after that for better work life balance and better coaching/guidance that i havent been getting. im a high perfomer and a quick learner, but i feel i need a change. Any one have any advice/suggestions on what jobs to look for? im not totally sure if i want to stay in audit (may be interested in doing internal accounting or consulting)

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If I were to do it again, I’d look for a Fp&a/finance role right away

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Definitely stay to get your CPA, but I wouldn’t be that quick to jump immediately after. Having a big 4 background goes a long way in your career, but jumping ship after a year or two kind of eliminates that from your resume. Ideally you can make manager then bounce., but 3-4 years at minimum.

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