Leaving Big 4 after one year, is it a mistake? There is a local firm that focuses on SOX Optimization and Model Validation reports, and it seems like that work would be much more fulfilling than audit

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I'm leaving after a year too. It's definitely a mistake, but not my own.

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Anything related to SOX compliance is gonna be brutal.

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Exit opportunities will be decreased down the line. Obviously staying in B4 will offer better exit ops. All depends what you want. If your goal is to do 3-4 years and then dip stay at B4. If your goal is to make partner some day then maybe the smaller firm is better.

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B4 firms do exactly what you're describing. Your local firm will have smaller, less complex clients. If that's what you want then great. Over time I would think it would be less challenging.

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