If I am currently a commercial auditor at a Big 4, how hard is it to switch to financial services audit if I want to switch industries, would it be like applying to a new group even though both fall under assurance? How hard would the switch be?

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It is all about Location location location. Network your ass off. Find a partner in the said field ask for time speak.

Do the following

1. Ask them what they do and about there work history they will speak for sometime remember what they say and ask questions

2. Thank them for there time and ask if you can speak with them more in the future and if there are any opportunities in the future you are interested in learning.

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How big is your office and what level are you?

I am currently an A1 in a Major Metro Market

Depend if you mean within company or at a diff company. I know cohnreznick is hiring in fs assurance, but within your company you'll need to network and hope there's an opening available

If you want a referral to crz feel free to pm me :) we are always on the lookout for talented associates in fs audit!

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