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Biggest differences of what you work on from external to internal audit?

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Hello All,
Hope life is treating you well.

I'm currently unemploy and I would like to use this time to study to get my CIA license. I've searched multiple study programs but I am not so sure w… more

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New AM in audit here. Can someone explain me the concept of monthly wip and billings done in easiest way? My manager used some words which went above my head - provision , write off, wip, production c… more

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I have no business relating to this as much as I actually do 😩

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Hi Everyone........... I have got job offer from Qatar MNC, can you please guide what will be salary structure for Internal Auditor with 10 years of experience... this will help me in salary negotiati… more

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Anyone here work for or have worked for Warner Bros in NY?

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Glad I'm not the only one who has these moments. Sometimes you just need to double-check, okay? Basic math anxiety is real 😅

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What are the exit opportunities for IT audit? I admittedly have an easy job but I’m not motivated because people don’t value audit and it’s like a dead end career since we will never become the CAE un… more

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Those of you who left the Big4, do you regret your decision or are you happier now? I have interest from a couple small firms and I'm trying to decide whether I should entertain.

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Anyone ever worked as an auditor at Bank of America?

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Audit has largely become a check-the-box, administrative, CYA exercise. Endless checklists, forms, disclosures.

Genuinely asking: how is the audit profession truly adding value to its clients?

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EY's response to this situation was severely lacking. Not saying that it's entirely on them but an investigation into the work culture that led to this heartbreaking outcome is a bare minimum. Hope they change their tune.

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Are there any public accounting firms that are opening internships in Indonesia?

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Lol basically. Let's not make this more complicated than it needs to be. What I don't know won't kill me 👌

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Hi Everyone, I am in the process of being interviewed at EY for senior staff accountant role at one of the assurance COE and on the other hand I have an offer for Senior Internal Auditor at a Public U… more

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Honestly, there's no good reason for this. In-person only makes sense to firms that are trying to resist the inevitable and rethink the office model.

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I failed my BPT exams twice and I’m leaving the company this year, is there any recommendations for the next step? Currently I’m under work visa sponsorship so it would be make things harder.

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I'm trying to take my python skills to the next level. Anyone have suggestions for courses/training that they found useful?

Anybody moved from external audit to internal audit? If yes, please help compare the comp, wlb and career progression. TIA

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Big 4 audit peeps, does anyone know how difficult it is to transfer or get a rotation as an audit senior or audit manager from the US to your sibling firm in the UK/EU?

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Is PwC planning layoffs? What divisions? I have a job interview scheduled, now I'm reconsidering. I'm not joining just to get screwed in a few months.

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Does this happened to you that you didn’t get promoted but the co worker that doesn’t know what he is doing got promoted?
How did you deal with that situation and did you asked the partner for the prom… more

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Thinking to move over to London as a first year audit manager. Anyone knows what's the pay range like for this role in Big4 London?

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I've seen the same trend, tax definitely pulls a higher salary. Are any of you thinking of switching for this reason?

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Has anyone bring client in the audit department?
How was the experience and what did you asked your firm to give you for bringing the client to them?
Thanks

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Yep, guilty as charged. First thing I did when I got the chance and it was a shock to my system. Not in a good way lol.

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Surgent or Becker CPA review? I know Becker seems to be the preferred for Big4, but Surgent’s AI capabilities seems to cut down the study time significantly. Anyone with experience using Surgent?

Are there any auditing/digital auditing courses / Boat Camp For non Employees offered by Big Four? I want to develop my skills.

No promotions to senior/manager in KPMG.

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Hello
I am in the US now specifically Atlanta.
I was a senior audit associate in KPMG, i am a chartered accountant as well. I would be grateful if you can provide me recommendations for CPA firms in Ge… more

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Today, I had my engagement review from my Manager, and it turned out to be the worst review I’ve ever recd. I had joined as the Senior in-charge for only 3.5 weeks, right after the prior senior rolle… more

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I am a fresh graduate and has applied audit big 4 Malaysia and other mid tier firms for around 6 mths and yet no offer, being rejected and most mid tier firm has no update with me, only ey, pwc, bdo a… more

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I have been working as a financial and process internal auditor for about 13 years. In 2023, I decided to have a career change and started studying for information security audit and Cyber security an… more

Just wanted to find out what the job market is like currently in Audit in the UK for someone at VP/Director level. Is now a good time to be searching?

Long story short. I was put on a PIP but found a new gig, after telling the head of the audit department I really want to be here and I am trying my best, but feel like there is no way out. I also hat… more

Serious question: what do audit partners do all day?

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Things to know as an auditor in training to make a big career.

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