I’m 27 and want to get into audit. I’ve worked in accounting and finance over the past 5 years and am currently pursing my CPA. Would it be too late at this point? Any suggestions?

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No never too late to sell your soul to PA. But on a serious note when I started the guy that started with me was about 27 or 28. He’d done 7 years in industry

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Nope! I've worked with colleagues who started in their 30s or 40s, not an issue at all.

In terms of preparation, CPA license or exam eligibility would be a huge asset in your job search.

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Not late at all. A few of my team member started late and no issue at all. As long as you don’t have any issues with someone younger or your age as your superior

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Thanks for the reply. I’ve worked for someone younger than me before so I can handle it.

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Definitely not too late. You’ll probably jump straight into a experienced associate role as well

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Do it if you want a divorce

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Haha good thing I’m not in a relationship at the moment.

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It’s not too late, and your industry experience will be very helpful to a career in public accounting .

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that’s how old i was when i started in public. worked out great.

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Never too late - agree with others !

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Why would you want to go to audit when you already have accounting and finance experience? Auditing is very limited

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I always had interest in the subject and I wanted some experience in it.

I’m 27 and start in PA this coming week. Not too late.

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27 is not old. It's certainly not too old to start auditing 🙂

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Considering that I’m still trying to pass my 1st CPA exam, would you recommend to start job searching in audit?

why?

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