[MsCPA544]

Hi everyone, need some quick advice. I am currently working at a very small CPA firm, with only me, another employee, and the CPA (my boss). I have an interview tomorrow at another CPA firm, bicoastal offices (New York and LA) with about 25-50 employees doing business management including Tax Planning and Financial Planning for high net worth individuals. If I get this job, it would definitely be a step up from where I am, but this wasn’t part of my plan. I wanted to work for either the Big 4 or a Regional CPA firm to start my CPA career. The recuriter that helped me get this interview said many of the larger firms are looking for more experienced people right before the busy season (my experience in accounting is only 1.5 years). I’m in a conundrum, should I hold out and interview with the firms I envisioned myself working or should I stop day dreaming and interview with them?

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[Noct]

An interview is not a commitment. It is an oppertunity for you to feel out the job as much as it is for them to size you up. I say go on the interview and make a (more informed) decision if they offer you the position.

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[MsCPA544]

I know its not a commitment but I never thought trying to get into a large CPA firm was going to be this difficult. I am trying to find a better opportunity at a larger firm while working 40 hours a week and studying for the CPA exam. Its definitely not easy. Its a lot to think about at once. Thanks for the feedback.

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[jelly]

Just go have a conversation with these people and see what kind of clients they have and what else they have going on. I'd definitely ask a lot of questions, b/c HNWs can very demanding personalities, expectations and workloads.

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