Audit to Deals Advice
Im in my mid 20’s, work in a top 15 firm and I’m due to fully qualify as an ACA shortly should I pass my remaining exams. I’ve been looking to move from my current role (Audit) to an advisory position (specifically M&A) as I want to work in something more finance centric as opposed to accounting and specifically help with investment decision making as opposed to reporting.
I’ve received an offer for an internal move post qualification into our deal advisory team which based on reading similar advice on here, seems to be the best play for someone from an audit background seeking a move into a finance discipline. The job is likely going to be a mix of Transaction advisory (FDD) and lead advisory (M&A), with more weighting to TS to begin with.
I was wondering if there was anyone else who has made a similar move who can shed light on what the transition was like for them?, what career progression beyond this could feasibly involve given the role I’m joining, existing experience and age? and any general advice for when the time comes to make the move?