[motogoloto]

Hi Everybody,

I am new to this forum and can use some advice. I just finished my Masters and passed the CPA. I currently have two job offers. One offer is big 4 external audit and the other is an Internal Audit job with a Fortune 50 firm. The Internal Audit job is paying 10k more. What will you all advise?

[UNC MAcc]

IA has better pay and better work / life balance. Big 4 will look better on your resume in the future.

Enjoy working at Bank of America.

B - 89
A - 80
R - 78
F - 86

CIA, CFSA, MBA, MAcc (too many f'ing degrees and certs, I know, trust me)

[UNC MAcc]

IA has better pay and better work / life balance. Big 4 will look better on your resume in the future.

Enjoy working at Bank of America.

B - 89
A - 80
R - 78
F - 86

CIA, CFSA, MBA, MAcc (too many f'ing degrees and certs, I know, trust me)

[motogoloto]

Which one would you do? Will the 10K lower salary at the big 4 be worth it in the long run?

[motogoloto]

Which one would you do? Will the 10K lower salary at the big 4 be worth it in the long run?

[UNC MAcc]

I took the money. I don't regret it. The only time I would have taken Big 4 was if I was debt free and under 25.

B - 89
A - 80
R - 78
F - 86

CIA, CFSA, MBA, MAcc (too many f'ing degrees and certs, I know, trust me)

[UNC MAcc]

I took the money. I don't regret it. The only time I would have taken Big 4 was if I was debt free and under 25.

B - 89
A - 80
R - 78
F - 86

CIA, CFSA, MBA, MAcc (too many f'ing degrees and certs, I know, trust me)

[jlough]

Depends on what your interests are– I've done both public accounting and internal audit. I would say that if you ultimately want a corporate accounting position, go with the B4 job. You will learn more about overall accounting than you will with the IA job. I'm in corporate accounting now and I feel like my B4 experience has helped me much more than my IA experience did.

F- 7/13- 84
R- 10/13- 79
A- 11/13- 99
B- 1/14- 86

Licensed in PA- 3/20/2014

This exam ALMOST defeated me back in 2006-2008, but I came back and WON!

[jlough]

Depends on what your interests are– I've done both public accounting and internal audit. I would say that if you ultimately want a corporate accounting position, go with the B4 job. You will learn more about overall accounting than you will with the IA job. I'm in corporate accounting now and I feel like my B4 experience has helped me much more than my IA experience did.

F- 7/13- 84
R- 10/13- 79
A- 11/13- 99
B- 1/14- 86

Licensed in PA- 3/20/2014

This exam ALMOST defeated me back in 2006-2008, but I came back and WON!

[Anonymous]

Is about what you prefer.

In my own opinion, I like controls so IA fits me well. After CPA I plan to do the CIA and land a job with really good salary and life balance.

I have worked for public practice long time (Big 4 and small firms) and yes, you really learn a lot but not so much social life.. so all is about what you love to do!

[Anonymous]

Is about what you prefer.

In my own opinion, I like controls so IA fits me well. After CPA I plan to do the CIA and land a job with really good salary and life balance.

I have worked for public practice long time (Big 4 and small firms) and yes, you really learn a lot but not so much social life.. so all is about what you love to do!

[Anonymous]

if your ultimate plan is industry, IA!

[Anonymous]

if your ultimate plan is industry, IA!

[Mayo]

Depends on the IA shop.

I would say go with B4 first, and then transition to IA afterwards.

Pros are:

-You can pick and choose which industry you want to jump to once you get 2-3 years in B4. At the moment you only have that one IA job..

-You'll get better on the job training at the B4.

-You'll get others exit opportunities to consider than just IA.

-Your resume will always benefit more with a B4 name on it.

-Better overall network at B4;

Of course, work/life balance matters, and I wouldn't assume to have any after your first year at the B4. It's just the way it is.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Mayo]

Depends on the IA shop.

I would say go with B4 first, and then transition to IA afterwards.

Pros are:

-You can pick and choose which industry you want to jump to once you get 2-3 years in B4. At the moment you only have that one IA job..

-You'll get better on the job training at the B4.

-You'll get others exit opportunities to consider than just IA.

-Your resume will always benefit more with a B4 name on it.

-Better overall network at B4;

Of course, work/life balance matters, and I wouldn't assume to have any after your first year at the B4. It's just the way it is.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[motogoloto]

Thanks for all your responses guys! I got some more time to make my decision and wanted to get some advice on one more thing. If i go with the B4, how much can I expect to make in IA or corporate accounting if I do 3 years at the B4? I'm wondering if I will make up the 10k loss between IA and B4, after a few years. Also what are the average raises like at the B4?

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