How do you know if Audit is for you? I’ve been in tax for a year and I feel that it’s not something I see myself doing for the long haul. Any pointers or advice?

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I switched from tax to audit a couple years back due to burnout and I thought the change of scenery would help. Nope. Different side of the same coin and I'm ready to leave public. But I will say the audit experience is helping a lot with the exit ops.

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I know it’s not. That’s all.

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Trust me - it’s not for you.

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