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Local CPA firm to National or large Regional firm |
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Also seeking advice re: local to regional/nat'l firm transition |
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08/31/2007 |
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I am seeking advice...
I am currently a staff accountant (< 1 year exp.) at a local CPA firm which specializes in municipal audits and compilations and reviews for small businesses.
I am seeking advice from someone who started at a local firm and then transitioned to a national or Big 4 firm.
How much value do larger firms give experience at smaller local firms and is their a best time to make a move?
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I have been working at a local firm doing audits of local governmental entities, and a specialized industry, for five years, and plan to take the cpa exam this winter, as I do not, yet, have my CPA. I have been working, essentially, in a senior/managerial position, with supervisory experience, as well. I would like to transition to a regional/national firm, and gain more experience in other industries, especially in public companies. What types of skills and experiences are the regional/national firms expecting a senior or manager to have, and what are the next developmental steps for someone in that position in a regional/national size firm?
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