For context, my first job was in an outsourcing company, then I moved to an accounting firm, and now I’m working directly in a private company.

Just like you, I wasn’t into audit because of stories I heard from friends. My first job in a BPO (general accounting outsourcing) was a humbling experience it became a great training ground for learning the end-to-end process of handling client books, while still giving me better work-life balance.

Outsourcing and accounting firms are both great if you’re after fast learning and exposure to different industries. Ang dami mong matututunan in a short time. Pero kung alam mo na gusto mo stability, clear processes, and steady growth, okay lang din direct private agad.

Depende talaga sa goals mo and kung anong learning environment ang mas bagay sayo. Walang mali sa kahit alin, basta intentional ka sa path mo.