What’s the best way for me to make the switch from audit to FDD? Looking to move asap.

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Make sure you have a good rating, read up on the QoE/NWC/DDL analyses, apply to transfer internally, and apply everywhere you can. Might even be worth taking time off to go thru interviews.

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From what I’ve heard it’s harder now vs last year. Still doable, I’d look to smaller firms to just get foot in door

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Most of our firm is former Big 4 auditors. Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss. Even if you don’t go with us and want to stay in FDD for more than 1-2 years, I would recommend not going to a PA firm. If you’re looking at FDD as a stepping stone into IB or FP&A go to the Big 4 for 1-2 years.

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- are you a cpa? If not, you probably should be (although firms are moving away from that requirement, you’re likely competing against CPAs anyways)

- network

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