[Tcohle]

Job 1) Small accounting firm, health benefits, 401K, bonus and pay bump for passing CPA tests. Was offered job Wednesday over the phone, paperwork in the mail. Close knit group, normal room for growth (senior->management->partner depending on performance of course)

Job 2) Fortune 500 Maintenance, electrical, etc company. Top 150. $2500 signing bonus. EXCELLENT benefits. Some of the best I’ve seen around. Was offered the job today, they want a verbal commitment before sending paperwork.

*Job 3) Mid sized CPA firm. Top 15 places to work in Philadelphia area 4 years in a row. Was told I would be called Monday for a second interview after I told them I had an offer elsewhere. Better benefits than job #2. Room for growth. Really set you up to succeed.

My preference order:

1) Job 3

2) Job 1

3) Job 2

-No details on salary for #3, but the rest are about the same salary.

Jobs 2 and 3 require me to move to this particular area which was a goal. I’m worried #2 will set me back on the path because of being an industry job.

-I’m pretty early in my career so I like the thought of public accounting, but I have no idea if it’s what I want to do the rest of my life.

-I don’t know how to stall this! I want to do this second interview early next week, but don’t want to be a jerk and hold off on my decision until late next week. Need advice!

FAR- 5/11/15 76!!
AUD-10/31/15 63, 84!
REG-7/12/16 72
BEC-8/31/15 75!! Perfect Score!

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[Tcohle]

Should I call #1 and ask why I haven't gotten the papers? Wouldn't they call me before possibly saying “well he hasn't responded so I guess he's not interested” and remove my application?

FAR- 5/11/15 76!!
AUD-10/31/15 63, 84!
REG-7/12/16 72
BEC-8/31/15 75!! Perfect Score!

Wiley CPAExcel Platinum
Ninja 10 pt combo for FAR/AUD/BEC

[Tcohle]

Update! Got an offer from #3!!

FAR- 5/11/15 76!!
AUD-10/31/15 63, 84!
REG-7/12/16 72
BEC-8/31/15 75!! Perfect Score!

Wiley CPAExcel Platinum
Ninja 10 pt combo for FAR/AUD/BEC

[iloveaccounting220]

I've been following this thread. Congratulations!! i think offer 3 is the best choice for you as it seems like it will open many doors. Can i ask if you have any public accounting experience? This company is a small public CPA firm, correct? I am in industry but been thinking about moving to public.

BEC - 76 (1/24/15)
REG - 82 (4/13/15)
AUD - 89 (5/31/15)
FAR - 78 (8/16/15)

Starting right now I'll be strong
I'll play my fight song
And I don't really care if nobody else believes
'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me

[MaLoTu]

That is awesome Tcohle!!! I am happy for you!

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