Risk Assurance

Need to go back and perform SDLC procedures for a clients application. From my initial responses they did not retain documentation of the data pre-migration so that we can sample test post migration f… more

Hows life in internal audit vs external?

Thoughts on moving in-house for big tech companies regarding work-life balance, PTO, benefits, etc?

Anyone working freelance/independent? What steps did you follow to make the transition, and any tips on building a client base? Thanks in advance!

Does your firm have a restriction on recording walkthrough meetings? Even if recording without sound.

Taking the CISA but am a total newb. What is the best way to learn if you aren't already somewhat familiar with the material? Domain 5 topics are brand new to me etc

Is there much upward mobility in internal audit/ IT audit/ risk in industry? I always see so many Senior roles posted, but significantly few Manager/Director level roles (much less so than accounting … more

Is there a need for additional approval for a request for a change if the person requesting is an appropriate approved? Someone else is making the change. This is not a development change but used for… more

Ever received a poor performance review right before a slew of company layoffs? Seems a bit suspect when all priors have been on-track..

Any recommendations for industry related podcasts (or just interesting podcasts in general that you're into)? Need something fresh in the RSS feed..

Question: For key reports C&A - completeness counts and sample of accuracy… is this the responsibility of management and audit team reperforms or is it ok to independently test (i.e. we have acces… more

Any internal auditors with experience in both healthcare and insurance? How would you compare the workload/WLB?

This is a dumb question but when can I opine on a user listing and say it’s generated completely and accurately? Like for privileged access. Or can I only say the listing is complete?

Was going to take a position with EY, but then I came across some unsettling convos about their toxic work culture. Can anyone confirm or deny?

Has anyone heard of PCI (payment card industry) auditing? What's the job outlook like?

God I do not ever want to do another busy season again. I see why they lie to every single person that joins IT Audit out of college. Absolutely abysmal experience.

Have one account I have absolutely no idea how to serve. How can I bring someone on to help with revealing weakness or undermining my own authority?

How do you collaborate with other departments at your firm?? Does it always go well?

Internal Auditors- what’s your quick one liner (for weddings, parties) when ppl ask you what you do? I used to say “I work in accounting” but that doesn’t really apply anymore and usually makes them w… more

How long does it take to find something you're good at in Advisory? I'm having trouble understanding my strengths and am pretty clueless about what to do next in my career.

What is your ending goal as RA?

What are some of the most challenging audits you’ve worked on?

Anyone got advice, overall, for helping clients get their supply chain game right, while also trying to be planet friendly?

How to keep up with all the tax law changes without losing my mind...

Worth making a big move out of state or is it smart to look for remote instead? Feel like the job can be done remotely for the most part, but the best companies are looking for on-site people.

Anyone working today and is that normal? New to the firm and a little worried that they're already overworking us.

Have an opportunity to join a bank (industry) after 6 years in consulting. 30K more in salary. I’ve done the manager role for a year and I feel like I’m done with busy season, the numerous clients and… more

To whom it applies - how long do you truly think you can sustain working in IT audit?

What’s the best firm to work for, don’t care how much misery I endure?

What’s your take on moving from industry back to boutique consulting firm (BAH, Coalfire, cross country, etc.

Move to a major bank to work as a Senior IT Auditor 4 months ago. Before that working at big 4 as a ris… more

Has anyone gone fully remote in risk assurance? If so, how? Was it worth it? What are the drawbacks? I have some family considerations and trying to figure out if this would work for me. Thanks!

What’s the best path to offer freelance services? Does anyone here have experience? Thanks so much.

Has anyone here made to switch to industry on the financial side from risk? (currently in business risk, not IT) I'm not 100% sure if I enjoy the work I'm doing and a part of me wants to go to… more

Can someone tell me how you transition to the financial sector and how much you need to know to do this?

Is it weird for people from audit to move into fintech consulting? Or regulatory risk? Got questioned a lot ..