Audit 8 HIDDEN benefits 🚀 for ANY financial career

The impact of working in audit has been tremendous for my financial career. In this video I share with you the 8 hidden benefits to working in audit for 2-5 years as a great set up for your career.
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[@yoshi4612]

I needed this video - currently a senior auditor. Thank you!

[@WendyOryen]

Thanks for this video - I’m an auditor really thinking of doing financial analyst/research next. You confirmed my gut feeling…

[@rob15798]

This is great intel. Thank you for this video

[@CristianCampos15]

Worked 3 years in audit and found the experience super helpful in my career afterwards. Thanks for these videos!

[@mutalemulenga4976]

Hi, your videos are very meaningful and helpful. They motivate me more to being an accountant as I am currently studying for my CA. I would like you to make a video on Tax accountants, I would like to get some insights on there work/life balance.

[@majidareef3555]

From audit to transaction advisory then pivoting into Finance & Strategic roles.

[@ldwabananattqw]

A lot of people told me about the benefits of working as an auditor, But only a few told me about how stressful it is in the busy season ، anxiety every day for 4 months... Just want to let the people know about the price 💀.

[@amgh4743]

How stressful is it…

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

I want to travel again to different States and countries with my next career! I am committed to building my next career as a Forensic Accountant. And I really liked what I had learned in my Audit class/module in my BSc Accounting and Finance degree. And now in my MSc in Forensic Accounting degree programme it discusses sometimes about Auditing but more from the investigating side. Thank you for sharing, The Financial Controller. Date Stamp: 15jun22

[@Fantastic_Timez]

Thank you for preparing this video. I've been a graduate public accountant for 2 months and the long hours really suck and everything is overwhelming. But your video game me a good long-term plan to justify all the sacrifices needed to work in the "big 4".

[@TheFinancialController]

Keep it up and you’ll do amazing

[@Brooks385]

Thank you for your videos! I'm a 21 year old graduating this year and they've really helped me shift my perspective on how to structure my potential career. My goal is to start as an auditor in January for a mid tier firm.

[@TheFinancialController]

Good luck

[@TheWeallstandup]

I am about to enter my senior year in college as an Accounting major. I had a Tax internship this past tax season and will be starting my audit internship tomorrow! Could you make a video about a breakdown of accounting career planning (Internships, CPA timeline, Master's Degree Overview, post-graduation plans)? I have found your videos to be very helpful so thank you!

[@404TRUCKERTV]

100% correct, I'm an intern as an government auditor right now and the staring salary is 68k with projected increases after two years at 85k.

[@RVC0902]

brilliant!

[@IbnAbdulRasheed6]

Can do a video on the possible benefits of taking a Tax route and how that plays out going forward? Thanks in advance!

[@deepthinker851]

I am currently doing my CTA which is a pre-requisite to become a CA (CPA in U.S) I plan to start off in Audit then become a CFO at a small to medium sized company in the future.

[@Mattv93]

Hi! I appreciate your content a lot, I've seen several videos about public accounting and it's given me a lot of insight. Question: could I go into auditing without getting the CPA and still be able to make a 6 figure (or close to) salary before leaving PA, or with an exit op? I want to get the experience first to see if a CPA fits my goals, but I also want to be on track to making a livable salary here in CA. Thank you so much!

[@Cambomcleod]

Thanks for the clip. I've just landed an audit job in the big4 next year. Have you got any advice on how to make a great start as a grad? Cheers.

[@404TRUCKERTV]

Thank you for sir! Great advice, now I have direction for my career in accounting. 1st audit 2 to 3 yrs 2nd financial analyst 3rd Senior or manager 4th Controller BTW I started audit internship last week, thanks to you I have direction where I'm going.

[@TheFinancialController]

Best of luck and thanks for watching 404

[@NoLimitLonzo]

Great video. I know that this is a bit off topic but what do you think of accountants learning business analytics? I am graduating with my Bachelors in accounting and I am thinking of getting a Masters in Business Analytics. Do you think it’s important for accountants to understand SQL, Python, coding.. etc? Typically, business analysts are known for bridging the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders. Do you think this can somehow be intertwined and applicable with accounting? Will this “future-proof” my career in accounting ? I would like to act as sort of a liaison between accounting and analytics. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas.

[@sanchott676]

Great content but I have one request, can you please do video telling us about your 4year college experience leading to you being hired at PWC. Please!

[@rebeccak-d8561]

I recently started a job as an Internal Auditor. It has been eye opening and skill enhancing.

[@TheFinancialController]

Great to hear Rebecca 🚀

[@shuyebrizvi6002]

Can u make a video for FP&A profile , I learned too much by your videos .it's my request to u plz make a detail video on FP&A . Thanks..

[@99contour99]

Any thoughts on PA generalist? Tax, consulting and audit.

[@RVC0902]

PwC has a deals advisory track for new CPA students. Do you have any thoughts on this?

[@abedberro]

Does internal audit in commercial banking counts the same?

[@9doggie12]

If you’re a financial advisor how would you make a switch

[@lebdaily]

If I want to have 1-2 years of experience as an auditor before going to finance is it best if I take the CFA

[@kushnene]

Great video, I really like to work in a financial Field but I did a degree in chemistry how do I jump to that field i have done many self learning but I haven't done any CPA examination?

[@trackmaster152002]

You'll only need to take enough classes to sit for the exam. You can look up the requirements through your state's department of labor website. Your chemistry degree will give you the bachelor's degree requirement, and your degree plus the extra classes will get you the 150. Honestly, I think that a chemistry degree is a lot harder than an accounting degree so you should be an attractive hire. You could make jokes about how the elements relate to the accounts too.

[@GENIUSA1A]

I am starting off in audit this fall. I would eventually like to get into more finance work. Investment banking is interesting to me but it is so hard to break in. So maybe I can switch to advisory/consulting role within accounting firm first? I’ve also considered going to law school but it’s really only worth it if I were to get into really good school or if have a large scholarship.

[@deepthinker851]

Me too !

[@moneylover202]

So, we should skip audit all together and go for advisory?

[@TheFinancialController]

Advisory/transactions services does tend to transfer better to investment banking

[@adrianruiz8727]

My goal is to work in audit for a few years and then become the treasurer of my chometown city

[@Xiluxary]

What about tax? Are those partner salaries only for big 4?

[@tokenstandpoint93]

If I have AP and Staff Accountant experience in private industry should I still try to become an Audit Associate? Bit of background I've been AP for 7 years, just had my first Staff Accountant interview last week and 2 more this week (I'm very confident that I will end up with a Staff Accountant position by the end of the year since I'm actively looking), I'm 2 years from getting my Bachelor's (part time student), still intended to take my CPA and in my early 40's without children.

[@TheFinancialController]

Yes can be done for sure

[@bea_lopez818]

Yes! Apply for audit in public accounting. They are always hiring for audit

[@mariamendiola7439]

Hi Bill, Are there ways to get licensed as a CPA without working for a public accounting firm? I met a couple CPA’s in the private industry who ended letting their license go and so it wouldn’t have been helpful to me. I will be starting my MSA this year and just started studying for my CMA / CPA exams since 😅 I really want both licenses. I am just concerned now that I am approaching my mid-40s because I made this decision after 20 years in the accounting profession. Any advice you can think of would be appreciated! 😊

[@TheFinancialController]

In New York, you can get licensed working in private industry as long as your boss is a CPA. So depends on the state. CPA has more weight than CPA if you will focus on corporate accounting.

[@mariamendiola7439]

@@TheFinancialController thank you! Did you mean the CPA or the CMA has more weight… (last sentence)?

[@MohannadAlhariri]

Hi, I have been working in a boutique consulting firm as an auditor , but there's no much employees and no seniors ,so I handle the audit from the beginning till end and I couldn't land any chance in a reputable audit firm or big4 Now I got an offer as finance manager in an industry and I'm confused cuz I enjoy audit and looking to develop a business in it And I'm preparing for CPA , Should I accept it ? And then go back to audit and public accounting?

[@TheFinancialController]

I'd personally go work as a finance manager and learn new skills. Some times venturing into something new gives you a whole new perspective on your career/future and what you really like to do.

[@AllInOne-bo5vp]

I have a question, i just graduated literally yesterday, iv been working for 6months in tax & audit and got my fulltime offer letter today, i was expecting a raise but didnt get one am i wrong for expecting that?

[@TheFinancialController]

It surprises me a bit. But the best benchmark is to compare to what jobs pay new grads in your area

[@AllInOne-bo5vp]

@@TheFinancialController i appreciate your feed back

[@AliciaNash2013]

I'm getting my bachelor's next October, is it beneficial to go from accounts payable to auditor?

[@TheFinancialController]

Yes

[@sifaturrahman2656]

Love from🇧🇩 AKM Sifatur Rahman Sarkar Accountant Trainee RSM in Bangladesh ( Masih Muhith haque & Co Chattered Accountant)

[@adam6674]

I see how audit can benefit my career and the career paths for it, but what about tax?

[@TheFinancialController]

will do an Episode on tax soon Adam

[@adam6674]

@@TheFinancialController thank you! Been binge watching your channel lately. I’m changing careers and will enter into accounting professionally in a couple years as someone with a family in their mid 30s. Any tips are appreciated!!

[@user-yt7zo3rf6d]

I went out to work as an financial manager at KFC😅from EY (after 2.5 years). What do you think about it?)

[@TheFinancialController]

Not bad :)

[@user-yt7zo3rf6d]

@@TheFinancialController do you think it’s good step for me career ( my goal is to be cfo)? Can you make video “cfo game plan” like “controller game plan”