First busy season as a senior 1 and I feel like I don’t know anything. I understand basic stuff but then get asked questions by the execs and I’m just 🤷🏻‍♂️. Is this normal?

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Totally normal. As a senior 1, you’ve had 2-3 years experience, max. There’s no way you’ve seen even half the stuff that will come up on your audits. Like EY1 said, just make sure you’re learning and it’s all good.

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Im sure you are exaggerating a bit but yes it’s normal not to know. Just be honest and say “great question I’ll find out and let you know” and you will be fine. I’m a senior 3 highly rated and I say this all the time. Just make sure to learn each time and that’s all one can ask of you.

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Nope, it’s not, sorry. You should be able to answer at least 70% of questions asked to you in my opinion, specially if those questions come from interns and staff.

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