Risk Assurance

Anyone with Netsuite Key report experience? For customized reports where it displays the sum of transactions for a given account, how are you testing for accuracy if Netsuite is the source system? Wou… more

I currently have a full time offer with PwC in Digital Assurance & Transparency (IT Audit) & a full time offer from KPMG in Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk. I want to transfer offices and t… more

Has anyone worked abroad with authorization? Do companies like the BIG 4 track employee whereabouts? I know more than a few who have worked abroad without any repercussions.

Anyone in need of a manager? I primarily do SOC reports but have experience with a few other reports as well. Thanks in advance

Currently a CPA tax senior at B4 with 2 YOE tax provision-related SOX controls testing. Would it be difficult getting an offer in IT Audit coming in as a senior? Will I have to come in as A1 or A2? Th… more

Any industry internal audit managers here? Senior in industry looking to hear about how you got to the next level and get some advice.

How would one transition from 3rd line IA into 2nd line risk and is it a better job?

I am on a consulting project that was massively underestimated. It has been hell for me team all summer. We’re operating at a loss, negative margin of 10% and counting. Just curious how large of a neg… more

Failed my CISA by about 50 points on first attempt. Currently on job market. 2 years at Big 4 with a masters in MIS and bachelors in business.
Also PMP certified right before attempting CISA.

Pretty com… more

How do you treat suspended users? Do you remove entirely from application, lock, or remove roles?
Do you include them in your termination population?

Does your company allow you to work 2 jobs?

I plan to leave my firm after bonuses are paid later this year. I’m burnt out and my fiance is sick of me working so much. For anyone who has left their job at the manager level, what would you have d… more

Hey !
Senior IT Auditor and Data Analyst at PwC Luxembourg here.
Which place do you recommend for a mobility (approx 1 year or 2 - secondment within PwC)
I was considering New York, Montréal, London
Speaks French, Engli… more

I graduated in May (MS in FRM) have experience in Audit, Tax, Accounts and Worked as Financial Analyst as Intern in last 10 months. I have been looking for full time opportunities in Risk or Credit since la… more

Do the other big 4 have risk assurance/tech risk living under their assurance practices or outside it?

How does one acquire a job like this?

Does anyone have any IT Audit recruiters with open positions they can refer me to?

Advise needed - My firm announced layoffs will take place in August and I’m about to go on Maternity leave in October. I’m concerned I may be impacted. Is it better to start looking for a job now whil… more

Been working in the risk field for 4 years, feel a bit pigeonholed and not sure where to go after, the processes start to become the same at the end. Not sure whether to stay or look for something els… more

How many companies are actually doing all their terminations correctly (removal and timeliness) and what is the real risk here? It seems the clients I have all have termination deficiencies…

Looking for insight on CISA QAE. Want to take the test this week. Averaging 81% through first 3 domains so far. This second time going through. Also been using the manual for knowledge gaps.

What score should I b… more

Guys, I am so unhappy. I applied for a job and went on to do a grueling 3-stage panel interview only to get this update this morning: 'I hope all is well.  I wanted to send a follow up regarding … more

Compensation check-in.

2nd year senior associate. 5 years of experience. Compensation is at 108k. HCOL.

Where is everyone else at?

Looking to expand my skills and want to learn how to ensure SOX compliance for a pre-IPO company. Where could I get training on this?

Need some help on evaluating offer. CPA with 5 YOE in HCOL, 2 years B4 external audit 3 years IA at regional firm. Received an offer for $115k plus $45k annual bonus at an investment management firm for $160k tot… more

How many PTO days do you get in industry? I currently get 30 days. Does working in industry come close for PTO?

I’m a controls tester and I’m trying to figure out ways of automating my work, lol, any ideas?

Whos in industry and has a good WLB? Need to figure out next move.

Anyone work for an internal audit job in industry where WLB is great and company is fun? Been in big 4 for 3 years and looking to jump next year. I am tired of my 6 months busy season.

To senior staff and internal auditors, I'm curious about the average number of review comments you typically receive during a SOX cycle. Additionally, I'd like to know your opinion on whether… more

Any advice how to switch from IT audit to cybersecurity? :)

Does anyone have a client who relies only on the user access recerts as their control? Client wants to remove the transactional term control and rely solely on the UAR

For those of you in industry how many hours a day do you do real work?

Anyone in the Risk Assurance field making $200k + with 10 years (or more) of experience? If so can you share what you do and city/location?