[csvirk]

To all those who work in Tax side of public accounting. I am currently work for state as a tax auditor and audit different entities ranging from mom-pops c-corp to F500 companies. I analyze 1120, schedule C, Schedule A, Schedule D, 4562, 851, and 4797 to see weather numbers on state return makes sense. I am learning a lot and enjoying the tax side more than audit. Do you guys think my current work is relevant to break in public accounting. Now that I have pass my CPA exams and looking to break into public. I don’t mind taking staff or 1st year roll in tax. Please share your experience. Thank you.

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[csvirk]

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[Anonymous]

working for IRS or var. state DOR's exposes you to “the other side.”

that is extremely relevant experience in public accounting.

[hasy]

Completely relevant. What tax does is prepare tax returns on a larger scale, if you're preparing a tax return for an entity, you have to do their TB and other relevant schedules in order to complete their tax return. Estimates and extensions.

Also, I found tax a LOT easier to get interviews for.

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[csvirk]

thank you guys. This gave me a confident booster!

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[Kewl Dewd]

Yes because most public accounting firms have a tax division so your gov't tax experience will be extremely helpful to their operations internally and externally.

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[livealittle]

yes. very relevant.

what city/state are you looking in?

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[csvirk]

@livealittle I am looking in Philly area. Any idea about philly job market?

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[MaLoTu]

Definitely relevant, as others have said. I just wanted to add that the top priority for first year public hires is normally personality, so make sure to not neglect your soft skills and likability factor 😉

Almost always from my phone... please excuse my typos!

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[csvirk]

@malotu Thank you for your input. Part of my job is to communicate with different taxpayers on daily basis. So I get to brush up my communication skills and I try to engage with them as much as possible, given I have somewhat introvert personality.

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