What is best practice when discussing engagements that I’ve worked on at an interview? Should I specifically name the company, or just talk about the industry and what I did on that audit?

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Never use the clients name, ever

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While I would never personally use a clients name, if the client is public than it is public knowledge that the firm you work for audits them and therefore you wouldn’t be breaching any confidentiality.

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I played it safe and kept it to industry when talking about work. I didn’t have anyone ask for specifics. Used “the client” any space that would have been their name

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Don’t disclose non-public information. Other than that if it’s public you audit then and Don’t disclose any transactions or pending items, I don’t see why you can’t?

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Naming clients got me the job!

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Yep, I had multiple interviewers press me for specifics. I do believe that certain names helped me

Never understood why you can’t name a public client. What are you supposed to do when the interviewer literally asks for the clients name? Have had multiple interviewers do this to me. Is it a test to see if I will say it or not?

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I don’t see the harm in naming clients especially if it’s a public company and that info is already out there

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When talking about a non-public entity I never disclose names or any other information I deem too specific. For publics, non-profits, and even ESOPs, name dropping doesnt constitute disclosure of confidential information.

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Using the clients name is disclosing confidential information that could let ey terminate you if they found out. You can talk about size or industry but not something identifying.

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Lol look at a 10-K

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Having worked on a “name brand “ client, I didn’t give the name, but in describing the job I worked on, I dropped hints to the point where it wouldn’t be hard to put two and two together.

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