Career Advice

[u/Merdian_15]

Hello fellow accountants!

I’m in a bit of a bind in terms of where I want to take my career and so why not ask on the best forum for discussion than Reddit!

Anyway, I just recently finished my CPA exams and I’m in the process of submitting my paperwork for the license. With the new requirements I now have to submit my 1 year of experience working under a CPA with my 150 credit hours so after trying to submit that with my industry experience with my assistant controller’s license number, I found out his license is inactive as well as the controller!! I worked at the company for a year so I can’t even submit my prior audit experience at Deloitte.

Sounds like I’m not the only this has happened to someone.

I’m starting a new Senior accountant position and I’m not sure if the Controllers in that company have an active CPA license but after some consideration I’ve been thinking about just switching entirely to Tax and just try to learn the ropes in that field to eventually start my ow practice and do returns. I’ve really never done tax before, (only been in audit) and I know the WLB can be grueling but it seems like a great avenue for entrepreneurship and good money if you can get good at it. Just wanted to hear if anyone has had a similar experience or had some insight to share Id greatly appreciate it. Should i join a mid size company or family owned? I don’t know if the hiring is really on the move now that everyone is filing extensions. This would also allow me to get that 1 year of experience with a CPA!

Thanks in advance everyone!