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Your current comp seems very very low. What tax are you in? And what level.
Agreed, but I only have 1.5 yoe. Recent grad here. Mostly real estate but I get bounced around quite a bit. Another reason I’m looking to make a move.
Subject Expert
You should easily be able to score a gig in international or m&a at any of the big 4.
Apply to them all.
Absolutely make the move.
Once you get the CPA, focus on becoming stronger technically. You don’t want to be doing provision work as a JD.
Subject Expert
You bet.
What city are you in? Happy to connect people if I know any.
(Not looking for referrals. I don’t work at KPMG anymore).
Mentor
Which practice? I recommend it if you’re joining something like M&A tax or international. Pass if it’s a tax compliance role. I’m a JD/CPA in M&A tax and the work is a great fit for me.
If WLB is important to you, don’t do it.
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The regional was awful and we regularly did 60-65 hours during tax season (and tax season was Jan - May and Aug - Oct). Regular 40 hours/week in non tax season. At KPMG M&A tax, I’d say I average about 45 hours a week. 50 is a busy week and I’ve gotten up to 65 a few times, but not for months on end. It’s hard to generalize because there is no busy season, but it’s no comparison to tax compliance hours.
Mentor
Are you in m&a tax or core tax?
VAT is also a JD heavy tax group if you're interested in that at all
If you’re interested in working on 1040’s and 1041’s, we have a great role for you!
Subject Expert
It’s a trap. Don’t do it.