Audit Bowl

Hi, could someone please let me know what questions are usually asked in first and second interview for audit manager in BDO UK. TIA

What is the typical salary for S3 in mid tier national firm HCOL

What's a typical annual raise (%) for a good performer at a rapidly growing public accounting firm?

I’m a first-year associate in R&D Tax at a mid-market firm, but I’m realizing I’m more interested in systems, controls, and tech. I minored in Internal Audit, have a Master’s in Analytics, and I’m… more

Currently at a Big 4, but just got offered an audit manager role at a smaller CPA firm. The Big 4 name carries weight, but this smaller firm would give me exposure to varied clients, more partner inte… more

Few months into my 1st IA position. My boss is completely disengaged and presents my work as a group effort. I’m left fending for myself…learning how to do my job thru gpt and iia resources. I let his… more

I'm a Senior Auditor, but have only 2 years with this company, and they just gave me bad feedback in my performance review. My manager wants me to figure out everything on my own. When I ask quest… more

My manager told me to "get more client exposure" in my review, but I'm not sure how to approach asking for it. I've been doing mostly documentation and testing work from the office. … more

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I’m currently very interested in relocating to London, though I understand that securing sponsorship can be challenging. I wanted to get your thoughts on what grade I should be aiming for.

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I'm three years into my audit career and considering the CIA or CISA, but I'm already swamped with fieldwork and client meetings. For those who've gone through it, did the certification ac… more

At what point does technological convenience become dependency?

I know this has nothing to do with audit, but since I work at Deloitte and use Thinker every morning, I figured some of you might like it too. It gives you one… more

I work at a small public accounting firm.

I heard a few partners are going to be retiring in the next 4 years. There are only a few CPAs that are managers.

I don't have a CPA yet but plan on getting… more

What advice would you give give a big 4 audit associate trying to switch to finance?

Hey guys,

Has anyone here gone from big 4 audit to an advisory role at companies such as Kroll, Alvarez Marsal, blue owl capital etc. (these happen to be in my area). I am curious how the work life bal… more

Have you guys started any engagement for first year client with a tight deadline ( 8 business days for interim work) and was not introduced to the client in the first week?

KPMG denying promotions, pay hikes and bonuses to those who avail maternity and paternity benefits, isn’t that exploitation? They call it firm provided benefit. But how is this a benefit when you prov… more

Graduated with my masters in accounting in 2022. Been at Deloitte for the past 3 years. I feel like the exit opportunities are not what I expected. What are some examples of people pivoting from accou… more

When are we going to see more hiring for assurance at Big 4 Firms?

I had a conversation with a colleague yesterday who firmly believes you need a finance or accounting degree to be a good internal auditor. I disagree and think we could be missing out on valuable tale… more

What are the vibes like in the Deloitte Baltimore office?

I'm an experienced auditor considering a Big 4 internal audit offer that I just received. I'm worried it might not be as helpful for me as my external audit roles when it's time to exit, t… more

SOD headache
Management uses a tool that scans for SOD conflicts in transactions given the wide variety of roles. Management has failed to provide me an exhaustive list of Sox/financially relevant/reve… more

Audit Senior salary in Denver? BDO, RSM, GT preferably. Looking to transfer to Denver BDO office. Wanna make sure they don’t lowball my salary compared to everyone else there.

I'm six months into my job hunt, and it feels like all I'm seeing are two extremes: those super high-level, "CEO of everything" type roles, or on the flip side, associate gigs that p… more

It’s been about three months since a PE firm acquisition of my firm. Despite the partners promises that nothing would change I have noticed significant negative trends: layoffs, increased focus on cos… more

I recently had a situation where I thought I might be looking at fraud (it wasn't), but it made me think about how I’d handle it if it were confirmed. Have you ever faced that, and how did you man… more

Transferring to the DC area from a MCOL and also being promoted to Senior Manager on 8/1 anyone willing to share first year SM base salary? Mid Tier

I'm three months into my Big 4 role and having a rougher time than I expected... and I knew it would be rough. The 50+ hour weeks are already taking a toll. How do you all actually make this susta… more

I interviewed with the Audit Partner and Audit Manager yesterday morning, and the conversation went very well. Later that afternoon, I received a call from the recruiter saying she had received positive feedback … more

I'm a CPA who's been at a small public firm for 9 years, doing mostly audit work. Since having kids, I've been working 30 hours a week, and I'm on track for management. I'm thinkin… more

I've been in Big 4 audit for nearly 3 years, and considering a Senior Internal Audit role at a F500. It's a huge pay bump and sounds like it's going to have better WLB. My main fear is bei… more

When interviewing for a new position in the audit field, have you ever been asked to provide samples of your work? I understand in other fields such as in the tech field, it’s encouraged to do so. I u… more

Disclaimer: I know it is very untraditional and the odds are not in your favor on this one. Let’s also assume I have the requisite competence to work in PE.

5 years experience in Public Accounting (50/… more

I'm trying to figure out what salary I can command. In NYC, with 6 years of PA experience and 3 year in private. CPA at a firm with NFP specialty. I am managing 75 clients and also helping partners with propo… more

My company is phasing out the internal audit department. My team was told the company wants to go in a different direction focusing on the operations. Realistically, I know because they don't like… more

I want to get out of Internal Audit!!!! I am suffocating in this field. what are some of the career paths you took when you ventured out?

Hey, Can anyone please give me a big four or mid-sized experience assurance associate referral? I have almost 2 years of experience in public accounting industry. I can send my resume to you. Thank yo… more