Starting at RSM as an experienced assurance hire later this week. Worked at a smaller (less than 500 people) firm before. Any advice on what to expect or how to prepare?

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I did the same a couple years back. Biggest things were more formal procedures, documentation, sample sizes, etc. It’s still the same audit but everything at prior firm was judgement, whereas here it’s largely standardized.

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Connect with your peers and try to gauge how your managers, partners, etc are. Each one has their style and preferences when it comes to documentation, procedures, and even testing. I was a lateral hire 6 months ago; make use of your assigned buddy and try to learn the office culture from them- makes the transition much easier.

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