Need advice please!!! $105K salary for a small cpa firm (less than 10 people) vs at Big 4 at $70K with 3 YOE. MCOL. Definitely less stress in a smaller firm since no billable hours goal but most likely no career growth & less future increases. If with Big 4 I feel like it’s more beneficial long-term to put it on resume but I am leaving a lot $$$ on the table. Am I able to catch up with the salary in the next 2-3 years? Your thoughts please?

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3 YOE with only $70k? You are at least S1 and that’s pretty low.

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I agree. But 2 YOE was from the small firm. D won’t bring a senior if no B4 experience (this was what I was told)

Info needed: Aren't you currently at Deloitte? As long as you've been there two years, your resume should be fine. I'd ask if you got FB as an intern, but you're also saying 3 YOE.

I'd take the money for now. That's too much to leave on the table this early in your career. If you don't like it, try to go to a bigger firm next fall or so. You may learn a lot about firm management at such a small place (if not a lot of highly technical stuff).

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yeah the small firm was pretty good and considerate, everyone treats each other like a family. they are good for the tax season but was told by the Partner he’s declining opps because he does not have enough people and don’t want to overwork anyone. people in the firm has been there long-term, like 20 yrs or so.

DOE $140K + AND paid overtime plus Big 4 benefits. Work remote / work in the office / hybrid DM for info

Do you have M&A experience?

Definitely - feel free to message me if you’re interested. Happy to refer!

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