Worked in public for a few years at a couple different firms which ended with a layoff in TAS over the summer. I quickly picked up a new job in industry just to have income while deciding if I really want to stay in this line of work. And to be honest I don’t want my worth to be determined by billable hours by clowns who I never see but I cannot wrap my head around just doing month end close. So I’m thinking to go somewhere else. How do people realize it’s time to leave accounting for good?

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What industry or career focus would you consider if not accounting?

It is ok to make a career change, but some of the politics or management styles you were unhappy with may be present wherever you go. Speaking from personal experience.

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curious, if you never see the clowns how do you know these are clowns?

Gotcha, I think PA is in a state of needing a big fix. The quality of work has gone down quite drastically compared to two decades ago despite SOX that was implemented around 2003. I would love to write a book about these clowns and their direct and indirect reports to see where the disconnect is though. I have seen partners making big boo-boo on the 10K. Would love to DM you for perspective.

It’s so sad, but what would you do if not accounting

For me personally, I’d consider trying to pivot to a more focused finance role focused on forward looking planning using analytics.

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