Audit Bowl

For the people out there who have made the switch from public accounting (audit) to internal audit for a private or public company. Do you like it, feel less stressed/burnt out? Can you give any pros/cons?… more

Thought of the day. Private equity ruins everything. Housing market, your favorite restaurant chain etc. Is public accounting dead? No stability, more risky clients, lower fees, off shoring hours, par… more

In your own experience, once you get to the VP/Controller level of interview, does that mean you have a huge chance of getting hired?

Anyone familiar with or working in DDA practice at PWC? What is work like?

Next week, I'm supposed to take time off (PTO is already approved). But a big emergency just came up, and everyone is stressed. How do I take my vacation time without feeling pressured to check em… more

Ex-big 4 employees, how is the shift to industry? Are you happier?

My senior manager decided an error was "immaterial," but based on my testing, I think it actually matters. Have you ever seen a close call like that and chosen not to escalate it? I respect … more

I'm totally burned out and desperately need a job with better work-life balance. But I'm seriously worried that a slower pace means I'll stop learning and miss big career growth. Is it wor… more

My manager is pushing to wrap up a file right now, but I'm just not seeing enough good evidence for a large chunk of it. How do you handle it when you're feeling pressured to sign off, and you… more

I’m currently an Audit Senior Manager and thinking about making a move from a large middle market firm (top 10) to a much smaller firm (outside the top 100). Has anyone made a similar move before and… more

For those in audit that made partner, could you please share your journey. What struggles did you maybe have on that path before finally pushing through?

Can anyone help me understand this internship assignment with EY? I was assigned to Audit-Core (Non Financial Reporting). What exactly does non financial reporting consist of?

Hi all,

So I’ve had a pretty rough year, failed my exams at my first firm (within top 10), missed out my CIA part 1 resit by 4%. Landed another job within internal audit, in social housing at a smaller firm, was a very big cultural mism… more

How do you bill time when drafting emails? Just spent a solid 90 mins on 1 email to a client that is a bit technical. Did a little bit of research in between to make sure I’m saying the right thing. B… more

Are BDO, GT, or RSM hiring for 2026 audit associate roles this season? If so, how competitive is it? I’ve been having a hard time securing an interview, so I’d really appreciate any wisdom you can sha… more

Just started as an audit associate at a regional firm last month. When I'm meeting new people and they ask what I do, I never know whether to tell them I'm an auditor or an accountant. My non-… more

Six years in IA and I see my colleagues leave for business partner jobs after a year or so, but I keep finding reasons to stay. Any other career auditors on here? What keeps you in audit for the long … more

Currently in public accounting (2 years) and getting burned out quickly. Working weekends, missing events, you know the drill. Have an IA interview at a major corporation coming up. The pay looks good… more

What are audit project managers at banks making these days? Salary and location?

Anyone here an auditor at a financial institution? Curious what standard pay at the in-charge/manager level is

I am currently an IT Audit Manager at a mid sized external firm. Currently exploring some of my other options outside of external IT audit and one role that does interest me is a Tech auditor role for… more

Has anyone here Know what its like on a final interview in Visa Inc? Kinda overthinking because it is onsite interview.

Should you not jump firms if you are in your late 30s as a senior. Will ageism be a factor?

How has the night shift effected your family life?

Seeking Guidance for Middle East Auditing Roles (Big 10 Firms)

Hi Everyone,

I’m a Senior Associate at Deloitte Sri Lanka with 2+ years of audit experience, previously with Baker Tilly and as an Assistant Accountant. I hold a B… more

been a partner for 16 yrs want to early retire at55 or 50. Any firms out there allow early retirement? If so is there a discount and how much. I would be willing to take a haircut. Middle market fir… more

Any firms out there trying to grow their financial services practice looking for a National Office partner? Not looking to be messaged, please just respond here what firms. Thank you

I’m an audit associate going into my 3rd year and I’m still so confused by the technical aspects of the job. I feel like I’m learning in such small bits and pieces that I’m not moving forward and at t… more

Hello everyone, I was laid off from a Big 4 firm after a short time, but I’ve recently landed an interview with another Big 4. For those who have returned to the Big 4, what interview questions did yo… more

What raises are you expected to get once you have 12 or more years of experience? Do the raises just level off once you hit a certain comp #? I barely got a COLA adjustment this cycle...

Recent accounting grad here with a quick question, I want to become an auditor but not entirely sure how to go about it. I’m about to start on a master’s program so that I’ll have all of the credit ho… more

What are they paying S2s in LCOL nowadays? Looking to possibly get back into public accounting - Audit.

How are annual raises in industry compared to Big 4? Big 4 from my time here is around 6-12% market & merit increases. How much less is industry? Any way to know this info for a specific company other than as… more

Would you take a 20-25% pay raise to go from Big 4 to Industry? Factors include: industry role is less remote (1 remote day) similar/slightly less benefits package, starting new… Role seems more appea… more

Why do computer issues have an extremely close correlation with poor performance?

Hi everyone - wanted to get your thoughts. Currently working at big four and have never worked in industry. For those who have made the change - was it worth it ? just from a upskill level or was it a… more