Hi all! I just got a Senior tax associate role in industry ($85k, MCOL; 17% more than I currently make). Enjoyed the people I interviewed with; my only hesitation is that the company itself has had a rough couple of years (healthcare company, had a few bad acquisitions that they’ve since shed off). Their busy season is just January and early February, with their team working until about 7 PM during the week and a few Saturdays. I’m interested, but it’s also my 1st offer; what would you do?

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I’m a senior tax associate and currently exploring exit opportunities. I don’t think I want to continue doing tax. What are some good exit options? Would senior financial analyst be possible at all with CPA?

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I currently work in a tax associate role in public accounting for about a year now. I want to transition into a more finance related role long term. I currently have an MBA in finance and am working towards the CPA (optimally will have before a career pivot). Does anyone have any tips or insight into a switch like this?

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I’m interviewing a senior tax associate position at BDO, 2 years prior big 4 experience. What salary should I be expecting? LCOL like 80~85 index.

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good exit? Or wait for next. Recently i receive two offers and need to make decision in this week. 1. Senior tax associate - wealth management firm - full remote post covid - salary 100k+ bonus 12%. Title is senior, but manager role. 2. Senior fund accountant - reputable fund admin company - salary 94k plus bonus 10% - hybrid schedule to onsite office post covid My back ground is 3yrs in big4 FS Tax

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Hi Fishes! What has been your experience going from an associate position to a senior accountant position outside the firm? I’m currently an AWM Tax Associate with 1.5 years experience. TIA!!

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Interview tomorrow for a tax associate opening at RSM. Been working in a mid-size city (different firm) that is about 70 minutes from this new home office in a larger metro. How flexible is WFH or dual model going forward post Covid? Am interested in this position and going to tax, but not be able to relocate for family reasons. Don’t want to drive 700 miles per week M-F. What will dual model be like going forward? 1-2 times week, 4-5 month? Seems like tax was more flexible than audit pre-Covid

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Hi! I received an offer as a financial analyst for $86k base in Seattle (with stock options and bonus, annual income will be ~$110k). However, right now I’m making $115k base comp in SF as senior tax associate. I think H1B doesn’t care about total comp package, just base salary - will it be difficult to transfer the h1b to a lower salary position? Thank you!

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I'll have an interview with 3 tax experts at BDO for tax associate position. I think this is an entry-level position for tax but please correct me if Im wrong. Is this interview hard? Will there be technical questions in tax that only experienced tax associate can answer? P/S: I have no tax experience. Only passed CPA exam, so will my cpa knowledge help me survive?

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I have accepted an offer from one of the B4,as a Tax associate , what I’m I to expect? I am new to tax, so what are some of the things I need to do , to prepare me for my new role?

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Any firms hiring a junior tax associate in the Chicago area?

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I’m currently an experienced tax associate. A recruiter from another B4 reached out to seem if I’m interested in a tax position at that firm. Is it okay to to express my interest in advisory? I want to get out of tax

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What are exit opportunities for those at EY TTT? I’m a tax associate that recently got an offer in EYs TTT practice and I was wondering if this would be a good Segway into the tech industry?

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Applying for Tax Associate position in law firms after 3 years in a Big4. What are differences in the work done?

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Currently making $57.5 as a Tax Associate. (No raises this year).

Had a job interview for a Senior Accountant role at a PE firm and they asked for salary expectations... I said $65-$80. Did I set the bar too low?

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Current tax associate interviewing for a senior associate position at BDO this week. Anyone have any advice for experienced hire tax interviews in general? Or more specifically interviews at BDO for those who have completed them. Any help is appreciated!

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I’m at the point where my friends are opening businesses or have a successful one running and are coming to me for tax advise and hiring my services; but none of the partners/managers are available to discuss the potential to bring them on as clients. I’ve directly asked what type of clients is the firm looking for and what is the process to bring them in, and how to discuss fees. I know I’m a Tax Associate but I’m very much active in networking because I enjoy talking to a variety of people.

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Hi all, I’m a JD/LLM and was offered a tax associate position (Big4) with M&A group: 120k starting salary with a 5k signing bonus. Fair?

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I am currently a 2nd year tax associate at one of the big 4. After spending a year, I realize that tax is not something I would want to do for the rest of my career. I was looking at Tax Tech but I was wondering if this will pigeon hole me more into tax or will it provide me more options to pivot out (tech). What are its exit opportunities? Or should I switch to audit or advisory?

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Rant: I interviewed at a mid size firm for Senior Tax Associate role and went really well. Partner calls after a couple days to say they want to offer me a job and asked me if I wanted senior 1 or 2. I said senior 2 since I have a years experience as a senior and she was okay with it and discussed salary. She said she will think about the final offer and let me know. A week later she comes back to tell me that my small firm experience probably won’t help much and it would be difficult for me...

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Making 70k as tax associate in industry in Baltimore metro area. I file majority of the returns if i leave to get a senior role, what would a reasonable salary request look like with 4 years experience and masters degree.

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JD/LLM from top two tax programs (NYU and Georgetown Law) how much were you offered for a tax associate position with M&A group? Which firm? I would appreciate any insight.

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JD/LLM from top two tax programs (NYU and Georgetown Law), what did your compensation offer look like for a tax associate position? With what firm? I’m confident that I will receive an offer soon and would appreciate any insight.

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I saw a seasonal senior tax associate post for PWC in my local area. Does this mean the position is temporary? Just seems unusual that this term was used instead of full-time.

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Are any public accounting firms hiring associates with only one year experience? 1st yr tax associate let go due to RIF yesterday and I’d like to stay in PA but worried I don’t have much experience under my belt to leverage. Any insight or help is appreciated!

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Interviewing for in-house tax associate position for a REIT. What is the standards for equity comp - would it make sense for someone coming in at the bottom ask for equity?

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Hi, I am currently a tax associate. I am interested in tax tech, but I was wondering the exit opportunities in tax tech? Is tax tech a dead end? Would regular tax compliance provide more opportunities?

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What are some exit opportunities in Tax Tech at Big 4? I am currently a Tax Associate at Big 4 and I am not interested in Tax anymore. Would it be better to goto Tax Tech for opportunities in tech or switch into Audit?

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I’m looking to jump ship soon (hopefully within the next 6 months). I am a tax associate at a Big 4 atm, but was wondering if anyone has been able to successfully transition to a private sector or corporate accounting position outside of tax?

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Im a tax associate working with high net worth individual (and their businesses).... not really sure what kind of exit opportunities are out there for me after public accounting. Anyone have any suggestions/know of paths people normally take after PA?

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Not really an exit opportunity, but how does one land a part time teaching job? I am an international tax associate with JD/LLM in HCOL city, and down the line, I want to be involved in teaching at either a law school or business school.

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Is anyone at Deloitte willing to refer me? Currently I am working in a local CPA firm. I am really interested in an international tax associate position at Deloitte. Thanks very much in advance!

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Does anyone know a Firm who is hiring in Corporate and Partnership for a Tax Associate. Would like to emphasis that I have little to no experience. Tired of Indirect Tax due to lack of challenge.

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Career Choice: Valuation Consultant vs. International Tax Associate. Pros and Cons ? Which will you prefer ? Exit opportunities ?

Career Choice: Valuation Consultant vs. International Tax Associate. Pros and Cons ? Which will you prefer ? Exit opportunities?

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Just interviewed for a FT Tax Associate position for PWC. The interview was online with a partner for 30 minutes. Will there be a second round? When do they usually get back to you?

Just applied to RSM for a tax associate position. Fingers crossed! 🤞🏼

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I am a senior tax associate and I am interviewing for an advisory role at a different firm. Any advice on what they may ask?

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I’m too early in my career to be coasting in a job with limited development. And I’m not even making above 70k. Benefits are great but I’m reaching a point where I realize I have to leave the position (and company) to really grow. I don’t like this. Should I just start taking certifications and stuff?

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Interviewing for a new job - given the pandemic, what’s a reasonable salary range for a VP position, coming from a director position based in NYC?

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We’re hiring on our media & connections team. Various levels. If you’re looking to make a jump from a traditional media agency or a strategist who wants to get closer to both media and creative. Lmk.

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I absolutely sucked at my previous job but managed to fake my way into a fairly high stakes position at this new company. It’s only been a month and I am trusted to make important decisions. I have been able to fake it well so far - was I meant for this new role or is my cover going to blow soon?

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I am an Account Executive and work in the programmatic team as part of a wider agency, but I’m not sure this is where I want to be. I want something more collaborative, creative, and less to do with numbers and budgets.
Does anyone have any idea what I should look into and how I could transition into that role?

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Applied to the associate consultant position at LEK ~2.5 weeks back. Haven’t heard back accept/reject. Any one with the turnaround timeline?

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Talked to a recruiter about a Senior Portfolio Development Manager role at M12 (Microsoft’s VC). Base is 160-180k + 15% bonus + stock grant (idk how much this is). My current salary is 158 and will go up to 180k in July. I’m thinking it doesn’t make sense to apply for this role. Can someone validate my thoughts + share more information about the role if you have some?

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I feel burnt out and want to leave my job (have felt this for months now) but right now probably isn’t a good time to do that. Since my agency had layoffs, they are expecting me to take on a lot of the work left behind. Any advice or suggestions on keeping my sanity? I feel suffocated staying in my current role and want to cry at the thought of doing more work for the agency. I feel like I have no choice unless I’m willing to be unemployed :(

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I’ve been a search manager for 8 years. What kind of role can I take on at a place like Google etc ? I am trying to figure out what’s next for me. I’ve considered client side, a lot marketing director roles that I think could be a good fit but I feel lost. I am tired of no upward movement in my career.

I am an Account Executive and work in the programmatic team as part of a wider agency, but I’m not sure this is where I want to be. I want something more collaborative, creative, and less to do with numbers and budgets.
Does anyone have any idea what I should look into and how I could transition into that role?

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Help me move to NY! Who’s hiring strategists/senior strategists in January?

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Anyone willing to refer me for an associate position in PEPI?

Random question. But has anyone here transitioned to a strategist from a creative role? Would being a copywriter benefit someone who’s trying to get into the strategy scene? Any tips appreciated!

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Hello I am looking for a referral in GS. I am a chartered accountant with post qualification experience of 10+ years and currently associated with one of the custodians in capital markets.

Anyone heard of Northrop Grumman? I have a phone screen for its principal financial analyst position.

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Hi! I’m looking for an associate position for the Big4. I’m coming from a regional and passed all my cpa exams. I know there’s a hiring freeze, but any help/insight is appreciated!

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Need a referral for this PWC job...https://jobs.us.pwc.com/job/new-york/financial-services-digital-solutions-architect-manager/932/15959386

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If we accept any offer, does that mean we need to join that organization, or after accepting still at last moment, can we go for some other organization which is offering better.

Please suggest.
YOE: 9
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Offer Holding: 25LPA

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This seems like a relatively educated panel of people so let me ask you: Have you heard the conspiracy theories about Bill Gates creating the quarantine virus to control the world? If so, thoughts?

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Is there a bowl for Capgemini? Can someone invite me pls?

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Are there any single working moms out there in there 20s? Early 20s?

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Hi, fellow Account Community!
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Any chance visa will go fully remote in the future?

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Got an offer for PgM L3. I have 4 years of consulting experience at a big4. Is this normal? I feel like I’m being pushed backward / low balled. Thoughts on rejecting and waiting for 6 months / one year for an L4 role?

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Anyone do their own bridal makeup? Any advice or thoughts?

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Ladies is bad or unattractive to be on multiple dating apps? I’m on two currently and haven’t had any good experiences so thinking of joining either hinge or bumble

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