Currently in finance, but finishing my MS Accounting and prepping for the CPA exam. I’d love to work in audit since I am also studying for my CIA exam as well. Any advice on transitioning to audit?

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From what?

I second EY 1. Looks like you are already at EY, so don’t switch to audit you are better off where you are.

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