What are the qualities you think are most important for seniors to have?

has anyone taken the CISA exam remotely? what was your experience? I’m nervous something will go wrong or I’ll look offscreen and be accused of cheating or something absurd.

Who should I reach out to for verification of work experience when applying for CISA?

What does your busy season look like in terms of hours for IT audit? (Public and Industry)

Recruiting pitch! Recently left EY (I was so unhappy) for a smaller firm that really emphasizes WLB. Salary is decent, benefits are great, hours are reasonable, and the people are awesome (most are ex… more

Question: if you got offered the opportunity to transfer to a different service line with more interesting work, but had to stay a SC, would you take the manager promotion and stay in assurance as a n… more

Has anyone been able to get out of SOC reporting as a senior when that’s what they’ve been doing since leaving college? I would really appreciate examples of people being able to successfully get out … more

Currently at a big 4 doing risk assurance work which I honestly enjoy. Pay is good, I like my team and I’m situated really well for promotions. Partner has taken a big interest in my career for whatev… more

Started in a new role. It's become incredibly apparent how little I learned in risk and the learning curve is insanely steep. Leave ASAP if it's not for you, because the things you learn are u… more

Hi, all! I am currently in the process of switching firms. I’m at another big 4 in financial services. My new role has sent out a survey for market team preference between Financial Services and Produ… more

Hello, I have interviews with a partner and an executive MD for an senior IA position at EY. How do you think I should prepare? Thanks!

Is it worth it to leave ACN (doing PM/PMO) after 1 year 9 months and move to Grant thornton to do SOC?

Just accepted an IT internal audit position in industry for a 25% pay raise. No SOX testing, So freaking happy!

Is it normal to serve on the same SOX client year round? I’ve been at two firms now and the common theme I’m seeing is one team servicing one client for the entire year. Should I be diversifying the t… more

At what level is 200k plus salary possible in IT audit? Is it possible?

Need some honest advice. So I’ve been at the firm for a little 7 months this is my first job after college and I absolutely hate it. I have two degrees in tech and business. Currently I am doing audit… more

Thoughts on fellow Pwc-er’s on the advisory / assurance split?

What’s a nice exit opportunity for a RA experienced manager?

Can anyone provide insight into working at Protiviti in IT audit? Is there truly a work life balance or is it just like B4 hours?

How much are Senior 3 and Manager 1 making in NYC? Trying to gauge what the market looks like/ what is a fair salary in the area

How do you explain SOX/SOC compliance to your friends or family? When I try to explain that I don’t do Tax or Audit they’re so confused.

Thoughts on exiting public for a 130k base + 20%ish annual bonus position in industry? Roughly 3.5 years of experience.

How common is a 20% bonus target for IT audit in industry?

I was reached out to for an IA Manager position and the job description is an AVP role. Can someone confirm this is accurate? I'm under the impression everyone in the finance industry is a VP and… more

To what extent can we talk about our clients we served on when speaking with recruiters vs hiring managers of the actual company? (Name of the client, nature of work, etc)

I see a lot of differentiating in post about RIsk Assurance and Risk Advisory. Would someone mind breaking that down by which groups fall into these roles? I am Tech Assurance but also on a rotation w… more

How realistic is going from newly promoted senior to manager in private? Is this a realistic jump or are most places looking for more experience? I want to get out of public but I’m not sure if I shou… more

Exit opportunities for an IT audit manager within compliance? Experience at EY is limited to SOX and Soc work. Would like to get experience in compliance or regularly work. Compliance is very general … more

Has anyone had any experience with a loan staff assignment working in risk? What can I expect/ what should I watch out for?

Fishes: any tips or specific areas I should revisit or familiarize myself with for an Internal Audit Manager position?

Since the New Year my motivation has been at an all time low. Used to be excited over projects and lately been just cruising through and have had some very clumsy moments. Anybody lose their mojo alo… more

If i hate this job and im only couple months in. Should i wait it out to a year or try to jump as soon as possible? Dont want to get pigeoned hole into this.

What is the best or most preferred employee relations gift your leader or the firm gave you?

How much does an IT Audit Manager in industry make?

Would love to hear your thoughts on a new job! I got an offer from an F500 company with a 17% raise. The role is new to the IA dept and I would be expected to do IT Sox work for 30% of the time, while… more

I’m in risk advisory but want to be placed on risk consulting engagements and ultimately transfer there. How should I bring this up to my career coach?

If every single person in risk assurance/advisory was given a fair offer to switch into true management consulting/strategy, how many people would be left in risk? I know that my big 4 group would ce… more

Why do you think so many people hate IT audit, risk assurance/advisory? Personally, I thinks it’s due to firms misrepresenting the job during recruitment, leading to disappointed employees after they … more