{"id":52507,"date":"2026-04-23T08:16:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/?p=52507"},"modified":"2026-04-23T08:16:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:16:22","slug":"how-to-transition-from-public-accounting-to-industry-roles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/career-advice\/how-to-transition-from-public-accounting-to-industry-roles\/","title":{"rendered":"How to transition from public accounting to industry roles\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0fbd6134 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns single-post__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ed55936 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column single-post__columns__column--nav is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__sidebar single-post__sidebar--sticky is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"h-contents\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-1-20-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a1915d0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0.83rem;border-top-right-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-left-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-right-radius:0.83rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-contents\" data-level=\"2\">Contents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-accountants-move-from-public-accounting-into-industry-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Why accountants move from public accounting into industry \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-industry-expectations-differ-from-public-accounting\" data-level=\"2\">How industry expectations differ from public accounting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-choosing-the-right-industry-role\" data-level=\"2\">Choosing the right industry role<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-position-your-public-accounting-background-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">How to position your public accounting background \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-building-the-commercial-mindset-employers-want-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Building the commercial mindset employers want \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-managing-the-cultural-and-mindset-shift-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Managing the cultural and mindset shift \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-when-is-the-right-time-to-make-the-move-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">When is the right time to make the move? \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-interviewing-for-industry-roles-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Interviewing for industry roles \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-avoiding-common-pitfalls\" data-level=\"2\">Avoiding common pitfalls<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-long-term-value-of-industry-experience-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">The long-term value of industry experience \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-nbsp-we-nbsp-can-help-you-make-the-transition-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">How\u00a0we\u00a0can help you make the transition \u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__sidebar single-post__sidebar--sticky is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__share-desktop is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7a70935 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained block-visibility-hide-medium-screen block-visibility-hide-small-screen\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"h-share\">Share<\/h3>\n\n\n\t<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size is-style-branded\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wp-block-social-links__item wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brewermorris.com%2Fnl%2Fcareer-advice%2Fhow-to-transition-from-public-accounting-to-industry-roles%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-social-links__item-label screen-reader-text\">Share on Facebook<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wp-block-social-links__item wp-social-link wp-social-link-x\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brewermorris.com%2Fnl%2Fcareer-advice%2Fhow-to-transition-from-public-accounting-to-industry-roles%2F&#038;text=How%20to%20transition%20from%20public%20accounting%20to%20industry%20roles%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Share on X\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13.982 10.622 20.54 3h-1.554l-5.693 6.618L8.745 3H3.5l6.876 10.007L3.5 21h1.554l6.012-6.989L15.868 21h5.245l-7.131-10.378Zm-2.128 2.474-.697-.997-5.543-7.93H8l4.474 6.4.697.996 5.815 8.332h-2.387l-4.745-6.801Z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-social-links__item-label screen-reader-text\">Share on X<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wp-block-social-links__item wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brewermorris.com%2Fnl%2Fcareer-advice%2Fhow-to-transition-from-public-accounting-to-industry-roles%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Share on LinkedIn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7 3H4.3A1.3 1.3 0 003 4.3v15.4A1.3 1.3 0 004.3 21h15.4a1.3 1.3 0 001.3-1.3V4.3A1.3 1.3 0 0019.7 3zM8.339 18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672v8.59zM7.004 8.574a1.548 1.548 0 11-.002-3.096 1.548 1.548 0 01.002 3.096zm11.335 9.764H15.67v-4.177c0-.996-.017-2.277-1.387-2.277-1.389 0-1.601 1.086-1.601 2.206v4.248h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h.037c.356-.675 1.227-1.387 2.526-1.387 2.703 0 3.203 1.779 3.203 4.092v4.711z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-social-links__item-label screen-reader-text\">Share on LinkedIn<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column toc-scope single-post__columns__column--content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many accounting professionals in the US, moving from public accounting into industry roles is a natural next step in their accounting career.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public accounting offers exceptional technical training, exposure to complex environments and accelerated early development. After several years in this setting, many Certified Public Accountants&nbsp;(CPA)&nbsp;may&nbsp;reassess how&nbsp;to develop&nbsp;their&nbsp;career over the longer term.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Priorities often shift towards broader commercial exposure, deeper involvement in decision-making and building long-term value within an organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this career change is common,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;not always straightforward. Successfully moving from a public accounting firm into private accounting or industry accounting requires planning, repositioning your skillset and understanding how expectations differ.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But with the right roadmap, the transition can open doors to leadership experience, strategic&nbsp;decision-making&nbsp;and a more sustainable long-term career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1050244b941cc8cad62441881ba77c47\" id=\"h-why-accountants-move-from-public-accounting-into-industry-nbsp\"><strong>Why accountants move from public accounting into industry<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public accounting provides exceptional technical training and accelerates early career development. Many professionals begin their journey at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/b\/bigfour.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Big Four<\/a>&nbsp;or large accounting firms such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/uk\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deloitte<\/a>, gaining exposure to multiple clients,&nbsp;industries&nbsp;and complex financial reporting requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But&nbsp;over time, the demands of the model can become difficult to sustain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common reasons professionals look to make a career move include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Desire to reassess pace, focus and long-term use of their skillset&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interest in different working patterns and longer-term planning horizons&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interest in owning outcomes rather than rotating through engagements&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/career-advice\/treasury-career-paths-from-analyst-to-cfo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clearer alignment with long-term career goals such as becoming a CFO<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry roles often provide a&nbsp;different operating&nbsp;environment, closer connection to business strategy and the opportunity to build institutional knowledge within one organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c2f414493944f73781f5e35200f3ca3c\" id=\"h-how-industry-expectations-differ-from-public-accounting\"><strong>How industry expectations differ from public accounting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest adjustments when moving from a CPA firm into industry roles is the shift in mindset. In public accounting, success is driven by technical accuracy,&nbsp;compliance&nbsp;and responsiveness to clients. In industry, expectations&nbsp;centre&nbsp;on practicality,&nbsp;insight&nbsp;and contribution to business decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiring managers in corporate accounting look for professionals who can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/taxcareacademy.co.uk\/top-skills-every-accountant-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply accounting skills<\/a>&nbsp;to support operational and strategic decisions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain financial results to non-finance stakeholders&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Balance technical requirements with commercial reality&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take ownership of financial statements and processes end to end&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means your accounting experience is highly valued, but employers will also assess your ability to think beyond the rules and drive better outcomes across the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c28558663e93293a715193112c525ac7\" id=\"h-choosing-the-right-industry-role\"><strong>Choosing the right industry role<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry accounting is broad, and not all roles are the same.&nbsp;You\u2019ll&nbsp;need to understand&nbsp;how potential roles align&nbsp;with your experience and career goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common transition roles include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial or&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;Accountant&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial reporting or technical accounting roles&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assistant&nbsp;Controller or&nbsp;other&nbsp;controller positions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Corporate accounting and internal audit roles&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FP&amp;A or financial analysis roles for those seeking broader exposure&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Audit professionals often transition into financial reporting or controllership paths, while tax professionals may move into private accounting or specialized industry roles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entry-level or early career professionals may need to be flexible on title in exchange for industry experience and development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2c5cabbe4d5e4906f42174cbba1a039\" id=\"h-how-to-position-your-public-accounting-background-nbsp\"><strong>How to position your public accounting background<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-\">A common mistake jobseekers make is framing their background too narrowly around engagement work. Successful candidates focus on transferable skills rather than listing technical tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public accounting develops valuable experience in areas such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing deadlines and complex project timelines&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working with senior managers and client leadership&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthening internal controls and financial processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analyzing&nbsp;financial statements across different businesses&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leading teams and supporting junior staff as a senior manager&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-\">Reframing your experience in terms of outcomes and impact helps recruiters and hiring managers see how your background fits an industry environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7dc0bb20078ce1e5d7024daea785555e\" id=\"h-building-the-commercial-mindset-employers-want-nbsp\"><strong>Building the commercial mindset employers want<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry employers often probe&nbsp;about&nbsp;commercial awareness. Industry accounting professionals are expected to understand how&nbsp;numbers&nbsp;influence decisions, not just how they are produced.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ways to build this mindset include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gaining exposure to budgeting and forecasting alongside audits&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding how revenue models work in&nbsp;a range of&nbsp;sectors&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developing familiarity with operational drivers such as margins and cost control&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engaging in financial analysis beyond compliance&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates who&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;curiosity about the business, not just the accounting, stand out in interviews.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e35820de5bf79ed32e49b28cd3079f0\" id=\"h-managing-the-cultural-and-mindset-shift-nbsp\"><strong>Managing the cultural and mindset shift<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving into industry also requires adjusting to a different pace and structure of work,&nbsp;with longer planning cycles and&nbsp;more&nbsp;accountability for outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of rotating through clients, you may focus on a smaller number of projects over longer cycles. Success is measured by consistency,&nbsp;accuracy&nbsp;and the ability to support leadership over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shift also comes with greater visibility. Your work feeds directly into decision-making, and mistakes are more visible internally. Professionals who embrace ownership, collaboration and accountability tend to thrive in this environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c621846ac0dd4c59974b6158a8e0745\" id=\"h-when-is-the-right-time-to-make-the-move-nbsp\"><strong>When is the right time to make the move?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many professionals choose to move after passing the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicpa-cima.com\/resources\/toolkit\/cpa-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPA exam<\/a>, completing key milestones or reaching a promotion such as&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;Associate&nbsp;or&nbsp;Manager.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Market conditions also play a role. Strong hiring activity in industry often leads to better job offers and increased flexibility around background fit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/hiring-advice\/why-talent-acquisition-teams-should-partner-with-specialist-recruiters-like-brewer-morris-for-tax-treasury-and-senior-finance-hiring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Partnering with an experienced recruiter who understands both public accounting<\/a>&nbsp;and industry hiring can help you evaluate timing and set realistic expectations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f6354fdebe0d513cee4aadcf972c5f9a\" id=\"h-interviewing-for-industry-roles-nbsp\"><strong>Interviewing for industry roles<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry interviews typically focus less on academic credentials such as an&nbsp;undergraduate degree or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.imanet.org\/IMA-Certifications\/CMA-Certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CMA qualification<\/a>&nbsp;and more on how you&nbsp;operate&nbsp;in real scenarios.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect questions around:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How you approach ambiguity and decision-making&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experience partnering with non-finance teams&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing competing priorities outside busy season&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why you want to leave your current job&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using examples that&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;leadership experience, adaptability and communication skills will strengthen your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7d6a07b81cd7b4d5ce56dbb002011111\" id=\"h-avoiding-common-pitfalls\"><strong>Avoiding common pitfalls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some professionals aim too high too quickly, targeting roles that require significant industry experience before&nbsp;they\u2019ve&nbsp;built that foundation. Others focus purely on compensation without considering scope or learning opportunity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s&nbsp;important to treat the first industry role as a stepping stone. While&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/report\/us-cpa-professional-services-salary-guide-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">salary growth<\/a>&nbsp;may flatten initially compared to public accounting promotion cycles, long-term career&nbsp;breadth&nbsp;and&nbsp;sustained progression&nbsp;often outweigh short-term trade-offs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-56a8ea461e577c1a730a6cf7ca519276\" id=\"h-the-long-term-value-of-industry-experience-nbsp\"><strong>The long-term value of industry experience<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professionals who move successfully into industry often find their career expands in unexpected directions. Exposure to operations, strategy and senior leadership can lead to roles in finance leadership, corporate&nbsp;development&nbsp;or even executive positions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combining public accounting experience with industry experience creates a well-rounded profile that is highly attractive for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/career-advice\/treasury-career-paths-from-analyst-to-cfo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFO and senior finance roles later in a career<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5ebec39e4bc4f3ecea8b6652a0006106\" id=\"h-how-nbsp-we-nbsp-can-help-you-make-the-transition-nbsp\"><strong>How&nbsp;we&nbsp;can help you make the transition<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&nbsp;specialize in accounting and finance recruitment across the US, supporting professionals at every stage of their accounting career. 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https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Indirect-tax-panel-cover-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">ACA results day: what are your options now you&#8217;re qualified?\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">augustus 24, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights For thousands of ACA students, the end of August marks a significant milestone. After years of exams, practical experience and professional development, results day could be the moment you officially achieve your ACA qualification.&nbsp; Becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant is no small achievement. You&#8217;ve progressed through the Certificate Level, Professional Level [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-55510 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-market-insight category-moving-jobs category-tax tag-recruitment tag-tax hd_author-tiana-orgordon\" id=\"block_2a52bf1f48f086d19d1de510bc8646b2-job-55510\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/career-advice\/job-titles-vs-real-experience-how-tax-professionals-can-show-their-true-value\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Tax-webinar-cover-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"A woman working on her laptop\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Tax-webinar-cover-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Tax-webinar-cover-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Tax-webinar-cover-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Tax-webinar-cover-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Job titles vs real experience: how tax professionals can show their true value\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">augustus 21, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights A job title can be helpful, but it is rarely the full measure of a tax professional\u2019s ability. It may indicate level, seniority or area of focus, but it does not always reflect the complexity of the work you handle, the judgement you apply or the impact you have made.&nbsp; This [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-55505 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-moving-jobs category-treasury tag-recruitment tag-treasury hd_author-tiana-orgordon\" id=\"block_2a52bf1f48f086d19d1de510bc8646b2-job-55505\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/career-advice\/job-titles-vs-real-experience-what-treasury-professionals-should-focus-on\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/iStock-841180016-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/iStock-841180016-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/iStock-841180016-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/iStock-841180016-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/iStock-841180016-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Job titles vs real experience: what treasury professionals should focus on\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">augustus 21, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights It&#8217;s easy to assume that career progression is defined by a job title. Many treasury professionals compare themselves to peers, track promotions and use titles as a benchmark for success. However, titles alone rarely tell the full story.&nbsp; Across the global treasury profession, there is no universal approach to titles. A [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-1487 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-netherlands hd_author-michelle-ewing\" id=\"block_2a52bf1f48f086d19d1de510bc8646b2-job-1487\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/career-advice\/how-to-approach-a-counter-offer\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/iStock-1125648732-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Pleased smiling student sitting with a pile of books in front of her and pressing one book to the chest\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/iStock-1125648732-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/iStock-1125648732-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/iStock-1125648732-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/04\/iStock-1125648732-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">How to handle a counter offer when resigning in the Netherlands\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">augustus 19, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Accepting a new job offer should feel like the final step in your career move. Yet for many finance professionals, the most difficult decision comes after signing a contract and handing in their resignation.&nbsp; What often follows is a conversation that changes the dynamic completely.&nbsp; Your current employer may tell you how valued you are. [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-102 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-moving-jobs tag-recruitment hd_author-michelle-ewing\" id=\"block_2a52bf1f48f086d19d1de510bc8646b2-job-102\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/career-advice\/moving-jobs\/advice-when-interviewing\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/Detail_Group-gathering-around-table-two-shaking-hands_GettyImages-1438213571-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/Detail_Group-gathering-around-table-two-shaking-hands_GettyImages-1438213571-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/Detail_Group-gathering-around-table-two-shaking-hands_GettyImages-1438213571-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/Detail_Group-gathering-around-table-two-shaking-hands_GettyImages-1438213571-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/09\/Detail_Group-gathering-around-table-two-shaking-hands_GettyImages-1438213571-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">How to prepare for a first interview: making a strong first impression<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">juli 30, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights A first interview is your opportunity to turn a strong CV into a memorable first impression. While your skills and experience may have secured the job interview, how you prepare, communicate and present yourself can determine whether you progress through the interview process. Whether you&#8217;re attending an in-person meeting or a [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-54917 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-hiring-advice category-market-insight category-tax category-us tag-head-of-tax tag-tax tag-tax-recruitment hd_author-jack-hart\" id=\"block_2a52bf1f48f086d19d1de510bc8646b2-job-54917\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/market-insight\/what-does-a-head-of-tax-do\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/iStock-1178451455-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/iStock-1178451455-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/iStock-1178451455-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/iStock-1178451455-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/iStock-1178451455-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">What does a Head of Tax do?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">juli 24, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights As businesses across the US face increasing scrutiny, evolving tax laws and growing pressure to manage risk, the role of the Head of Tax has become more important than ever. Once viewed primarily as a tax compliance function, tax leadership is now a driver of business success. Today&#8217;s Heads of Tax [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-54457 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-finance category-hiring-advice category-market-insight hd_author-callum-laird hd_author-jack-hart hd_author-michael-johnson hd_author-michelle-ewing\" id=\"block_2a52bf1f48f086d19d1de510bc8646b2-job-54457\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/market-insight\/what-ai-really-means-for-finance-hiring-globally\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Detail_Young-businesswoman-pointing-at-monitor-during-a-presentation-in-the-office-GettyImages-2199395093-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Detail_Young-businesswoman-pointing-at-monitor-during-a-presentation-in-the-office-GettyImages-2199395093-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Detail_Young-businesswoman-pointing-at-monitor-during-a-presentation-in-the-office-GettyImages-2199395093-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Detail_Young-businesswoman-pointing-at-monitor-during-a-presentation-in-the-office-GettyImages-2199395093-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Detail_Young-businesswoman-pointing-at-monitor-during-a-presentation-in-the-office-GettyImages-2199395093-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">What AI really means for finance hiring globally<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">juli 7, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping finance functions across all key sectors, influencing how finance professionals operate, how finance roles are designed and how organisations approach hiring. Automation and AI-powered tools are now embedded in everything from forecasting and data analysis to risk management and fraud detection. From machine learning models processing large datasets [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-54219 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-finance category-market-insight category-moving-jobs category-tax category-treasury category-uk tag-finance tag-tax tag-treasury hd_author-morganschuler\" id=\"block_2a52bf1f48f086d19d1de510bc8646b2-job-54219\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/career-advice\/relocating-to-london-from-australia-or-new-zealand-a-practical-guide-for-tax-treasury-and-finance-professionals\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-1331626159-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-1331626159-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-1331626159-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-1331626159-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-1331626159-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-1331626159-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Relocating to London from Australia or New Zealand: a practical guide for tax, treasury and finance professionals\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">juli 6, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Moving to London is a major career step for professionals across tax, treasury and finance. For candidates coming from Australia and New Zealand, London offers strong job opportunities, international exposure and the pace of a big city within a global finance ecosystem.&nbsp; You\u2019ll need to plan your visa, budget for the cost of [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-54025 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-tax category-uk hd_author-richard-williamson\" id=\"block_2a52bf1f48f086d19d1de510bc8646b2-job-54025\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/career-advice\/tax-careers-in-startups-the-skills-that-set-you-apart-in-the-uk-market\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Detail_Man-writing-in-notepad-and-typing-on-keyboard-of-laptop_shutterstock_1593495850-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Detail_Man-writing-in-notepad-and-typing-on-keyboard-of-laptop_shutterstock_1593495850-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Detail_Man-writing-in-notepad-and-typing-on-keyboard-of-laptop_shutterstock_1593495850-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Detail_Man-writing-in-notepad-and-typing-on-keyboard-of-laptop_shutterstock_1593495850-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Detail_Man-writing-in-notepad-and-typing-on-keyboard-of-laptop_shutterstock_1593495850-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Tax careers in startups: the skills that set you apart in the UK market<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">juni 19, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share The tech market across the UK is evolving quickly, and so is the nature of tax careers. Startups are scaling at pace, navigating a more complex tax system and bringing tax professionals into the business much earlier in their growth journey. For tax professionals, this creates a clear shift in expectations. Traditional experience [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-53473 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-market-insight category-treasury tag-recruitment tag-treasury hd_author-tiana-orgordon\" id=\"block_2a52bf1f48f086d19d1de510bc8646b2-job-53473\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/nl\/market-insight\/treasury\/what-to-include-on-your-cv-throughout-your-treasury-career\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/Detail_Woman-meeting-with-documents_GettyImages-1987435635-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/Detail_Woman-meeting-with-documents_GettyImages-1987435635-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/Detail_Woman-meeting-with-documents_GettyImages-1987435635-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/Detail_Woman-meeting-with-documents_GettyImages-1987435635-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brewermorris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/Detail_Woman-meeting-with-documents_GettyImages-1987435635-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">What to include on your CV throughout your treasury career\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">mei 27, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Your CV shapes the first impression you make with hiring managers and recruiters during your job search.\u00a0 In the treasury professional market, employers expect more than a list of processes. They want to see evidence of liquidity management, risk management, financial&nbsp;analysis&nbsp;and sound decision-making across complex environments.&nbsp;&nbsp; Your CV should reflect your ability to [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contents Share For many accounting professionals in the US, moving from public accounting into industry roles is a natural next step in their accounting career.&nbsp;&nbsp; Public accounting offers exceptional technical training, exposure to complex environments and accelerated early development. After several years in this setting, many Certified Public Accountants&nbsp;(CPA)&nbsp;may&nbsp;reassess how&nbsp;to develop&nbsp;their&nbsp;career over the longer term.&nbsp;&nbsp; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":741,"featured_media":616,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_cn_metabox_post_checkbox_dont_send_once":false,"_cn_metabox_post_checkbox_dont_send_ever":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,27,36],"tags":[],"hd_author":[373],"class_list":["post-52507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-advice","category-moving-jobs","category-us","hd_author-jon-chapman"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.2 (Yoast SEO v28.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to transition from public accounting to industry roles\u00a0 - Brewer 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