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asdf334
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Don't mean to hijack this thread, but I'm also at one of the Big 4, but in tax if anyone has questions in that regard.
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1PassChanel
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1PassChanel wrote:
Hi db 729. Thank you for your great inputs. I really need your help...
I have been working at a small CPA firm for over 2 and a half years. I do mainly taxes, some audit and reviews, bookkeeping, and payroll etc. Basically everything.
I am a career changer and finally satisfied all the required accounting units to sit for a CPA exam in my state in June. I am planning to take my first exam in November and determined to finish all four within a year.
My current employer is known to have a horrible benefit and unestablished organizational system. After I realized my best interest is in tax, I have been thinking about leaving the firm as soon as I get a CPA license.
However, I recently had a miserable experience with my firm's partner and cannot take it any longer. I am a diligent hard worker. But because of what he did to me, I lost all my faith and motivation to work for this company.
I would rather not get into the details, but it was bad.
After going through emotional wreck, I really want to find a new job in tax before the upcoming busy season. In this economy, I know having a CPA license or passing some sections are essential for experienced hires, but I do not have any yet.
So I would like to ask you, honestly, what do you think my chance to get a job at big four or even at a regional firm is? Would you recommend I should suffer with my current employer till I pass at least some of the exams to make my resume better?
I don't know if I can go through the busy season here in this kind of mental stage.
Although this topic is in audit, I would be really appreciated your reply. Thanks.
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Hi asdf334. If you could also give me your opinion from the tax side, I would be really appreciated.
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db729,
I currently have about 1 year of experience in audit at a small local firm and had the opportunity to meet with a recruiter as well as meet with a manager at a firm. They told me they will try to get me in by mid December and hopefully have me interviewing with a partner(s) in the next week or so. What is the background check like and how will a DWI or Bad Credit will hurt my chances of receiving an offer?
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Hi Db,
Can you speak about some of the pros and cons between auditing the
different industries? I ask this because I am not sure what to choose for
my preference when starting out in B4 Audit - NY Metro.
Alternative investments
Asset management
Banking & capital markets
Entertainment
Healthcare
Industrial products
Insurance
Investment management
Media and communications
Private company services
Real estate
Retail & consumer
Technology
Thanks!
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Hi DB,
How does recruiting for Big 4 work at the MAcc level? My GPA throughout college is pretty low, and most MAcc programs are 1 year each. How would I have a GPA to present if they start right away at the fall semester? Should I even both with MAcc if my GPA in college is low to begin with?
Also, if I pass the CPA before beginning my MAcc program, would they overlook my poor performance in the past?
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