This is my 3rd busy szn doing FS audits (private company only) at a regional firm. I’m trying to switch to Risk/ITA but feel like the firm won’t make it happen. I’ll take my CISA in a few months &

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It's typically easier to switch service lines by switching firms yes.

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Thank you both for the advice!

Don't switch, no one cares about IT compliance

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True unless you like working less. I think I have had maybe one 50+ hour week lol

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I’ve networked throughout the firm to put my name & interest out there w/ little success. Would it be easier to jump to another firm? My RM has cleared my schedule in case another service line decides to take me, but I’m also worried about being unassigned if they don’t.

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