Pls I need opinions on the above subject matter.

I want to choose a career path...

Go for tax . A lot to benefit

Buharidgeneral:
Go for tax . A lot to benefit

Ok, will appreciate more emphasis on the benefits

I need opinions

Go into Tax. It's an interesting field with lots of things to learn on daily basis. Knowing how it works is a skill that is important to have.

I have been into taxation from a consulting, tech, and regulatory point and I can tell you that the opportunities are limitless.

Most people who do tax work in IRS of different states but it's not even the right place to work with the knowledge of taxation. Work with tech companies that are into taxation.

mrphysics:
Go into Tax. It's an interesting field with lots of things to learn on daily basis. Knowing how it works is a skill that is important to have.

I have been into taxation from a consulting, tech, and regulatory point and I can tell you that the opportunities are limitless.

Most people who do tax work in IRS of different states but it's not even the right place to work with the knowledge of taxation. Work with tech companies that are into taxation.

Thank you.

I’m just looking at the exit option, feeling like it’s too restrictive

If I were you, I'd choose investment banking.

You'll get bored with the dull, repetitive work in tax at a Big 4. And, your exit options are just too damn limited.

Even audit has better exit options.

Investment banking is where the money, the learning, and the intellectual challenges are!

Don't do some rote regulatory work. You add little value to society...

NDakota:
If I were you, I'd choose investment banking.

You'll get bored with the dull, repetitive work in tax at a Big 4. And, your exit options are just too damn limited.

Even audit has better exit options.

Investment banking is where the money, the learning, and the intellectual challenges are!

Don't do some rote regulatory work. You add little value to society...

I think if I get into tax, I can negotiate to be transferred to audit. How about that

lajid:


I think if I get into tax, I can negotiate to be transferred to audit. How about that

If you can, perfect!

2 - 3 years in audit gives you lots of better options.

Wish you the best!

NDakota:


If you can, perfect!

2 - 3 years in audit gives you lots of better options.

Wish you the best!

Thank you

Honestly if it’s not Audit in a big 4 I will advise you to go for the investment banking. As long as the investment bank is also a good place. Tax is a limiting profession and it will be hard for you to practice what you’ve learned here outside the country due to difference in tax laws. Except you are fortunate to be in the transfer pricing department as that is a new field with limited professionals. Whatever one you decide on, think long term and mobility in the job market and that should be what should drive your decision.

Take my advice for I have tasted both. Investment banking might pay higher salary now but remember "appearance is not reality". One day you might be sacked or asked to resign from the investment bank, if it happens do you have the resources to open your own bank?. Tax is a life long career, even after leaving the big 4 your can run your own tax consulting firm. Tax practice is rewarding. You would not be stressed by the crazy target in banks if you are in taxation. Stay in taxation and get all the required certification. Thank you.

What is the investment bank? -- it matters!
Big 4 looks good on d CV home & abroad with endless industry opportunities. Audit can be quite boring & excruciating but has good exit opportunities. If I were you, I would eye a move to strategy consulting or corporate finance in the big 4.

Investment banking (in d biggest banks) promises some more money than audit/tax and can be more interesting than audit/tax. But direct global mobility isn't there and hours can be crazier than audit. Also, you are limited to IBs & CF depts of the few firms that have CF.

lajid:
Pls I need opinions on the above subject matter.

I want to choose a career path...

Cc: mukina2 pls push this to front page, it’s important

Noted.

Ss

lajid:
Pls I need opinions on the above subject matter.

I want to choose a career path...

Tax all the way

There is more money in investment banking. But a job in big 4, after 3 to 4 years you will be able to get a job in big 4 in UK, USA or Australia. I took a pay cut in 2015 to Join PWC. The experience on my CV has opened doors for me in Canada today.

If the Investment Banking option is a multinational opt in, otherwise the 'Big 4' wins.

share your qualifications & passion....it will help with better Judgement.

ACA or CFA etc.

tempex88:
share your qualifications & passion....it will help with better Judgement.

ACA or CFA etc.

CFA now

lajid:


I think if I get into tax, I can negotiate to be transferred to audit. How about that

It's not that easy Boss. Please ensure you analyse the possibility with an authorized insider i.e. an HR personnel before taking the offer.

Warm regards!

H2ho:

CFA now

Which stages of CFA have you done? Stay with investment banking

H2ho:

CFA now

Wow

In terms of opportunities and exposure investment banking is higher than tax in rating.

However, the pedigree of the company providing the investment banking opportunity matters. A big 4 experience on your CV whether tax or audit opens doors faster to get foreign jobs in the UK, Canada, Australia etc than the I.B experience in a local bank here.

Also there is relative better job stability with the big four tax work than with the I.B due to the fact that the investment sector is more volatile and subject to economic fluctuations and business cases.

So in the short term, if you want the big cash and also intend to stay in 9ja for long and is okay with the potential job security risk (if there's recession for instance), go for the investment banking opportunity.

But if you are a japa candidate, working with KPMG, PwC, Deloitte or EY would open doors for you much more seamlessly abroad while you can also still excel locally but may be limited to a CFO ceiling in Nigeria which is not bad at all.

ednut1:
There is more money in investment banking. But a job in big 4, after 3 to 4 years you will be able to get a job in big 4 in UK, USA or Australia. I took a pay cut in 2015 to Join PWC. The experience on my CV has opened doors for me in Canada today.

Your comment always gives me joy, except the ones you castigate BAT . I'm a big fan, btw

diplomat058:


Your comment always gives me joy, except the ones you castigate BAT . I'm a big fan, btw

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Any is fine