I’m thinking of making a switch from 4YOE in Industry to Public as a senior associate in Assurance. Do PA firm expect you to already know everything, or do they provide training to help you catch on? How challenging is it coming from industry to PA? What could be some of their expectations? And how do you exceed that?

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It’s going to be a difficult switch for sure. SA’s do project management and the engagement will succeed or fail on you. Most SA’s I know are spread thin across multiple different engagements but at least they’ve had 2yrs to get adjusted the the pace and expectations of the firm. I really think ppl coming from industry don’t understand what they are getting themselves into. But…it can be done I guess!

Really hope you have a good Manager/Director and decent competent associates that could help make your transition a bit easier. Lol

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Thanks for your prospective. Lol How would you advise an industry person to become ready for that transition ? Specially if they will start in a month 😅

You will receive good training and have a good six months at least before they expect more. It should be fine! Let me know if you are interested in a referral to Deloitte!

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That’d be much appreciated. Please direct message me if you can. I’m do not have access to since my account is new. Thanks

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