Hi guys, advice needed.

Im currently in EY audit dept for close to 4 years, recently promoted to supervisor and leading a listed December year end job, which will definitely stretch to June or July 2020. At this juncture, Im planning to leave audit because of 3 reasons:

1) 2 papers left (ACCA) which i don't have the time for the next 2 sittings and will definitely miss the next promotion to Manager.
2) I dont really like audit and dont see myself in this line for long term
3) Interested in trying Advisory (PI) - Performance Improvement

Nevertheless, I've decided to stay for another peak to gain the experience of leading a huge listed engagement which I think would be better for me and my CV as well.
But, I have few concerns as well

1) If i transfer after my current audit project ended, i don't mind retaining as Supervisor but is it possible to attain Manager title?
2) Will it be better to apply to transfer now? (will be a jerk to my team cuz abandoning them)
3) Is it really hard to transfer into other department internally?
4) What are the prospects of PI in the long run?

Many thanks!

Hi, I just went to EY and GT for interview, does anyone here know how long it takes them to reply? Because i feel like quit my current job...

Do they even inform you if you failed the interview?

Thanks in advance.

Hi guys, I am a fresh Accounting and Finance graduate from UOL in collaboration with HELP Uni. Scored First Class and currently pursuing professional qualification under ACCA with 3 professional papers left (provided I pass the last 2 papers that I sat in earlier December 2019). I am 23 this year, looking to apply for audit associate positions in Big 4 company or big 5 (bdo). However things didnt go well as planned, just few days back, I received my first rejection letter from KPMG without even doing online test. And no replies from Deloitte or EY yet (submitted documents to them few days ago). Wondering if I should continue to wait for their replies or start small?

I felt loss ever since I have spent almost a month sending resume to companies and none of them actually called back, and 2 of my close friends got offered in one of the big4 in last December 2019.

Btw, I have my resume checked by friends as well as my previous lecturer in Uni.

Mid of dec

Anyone heard of UHY? can tell me how is the working environment and culture like?

Hey everyone, I'm 9 months into audit in KP.

So far I would say that I've been allocated to quite manageable engagements compared to the rest of my peers (which I'm thankful for).

However, I feel like I've been doing mostly the same thing. Tieing and ticking figures here and there, vouching, etc. I honestly feel quite demotivated af if this continues down the line.

So I've been thinking of switching to advisory/internal consultant after another peak period, but I'm not sure how that will go about since covid and all. One possible exit is to enter into the advisory arm of a mid tier firm by leveraging on my big 4 experience.

For the ones who did a similar transition, could you share your thoughts and experiences? It would be very helpful to hear them. Thanks

Yup, I'm aware that I might sound quite naive, that's why I'm asking for inputs.

Currently I'm holding 2 dormant entity files and doing their FS, aside from assisting my seniors on work done in the main company under a group structure. My performance so far has been quite okay, usually hovering around above expectation/at expectation. I did mentioned that I was open to more responsibilities, but my Performance Manager feels that I shouldn't rush into things and just go with the flow.

Expectations wise, I can't say much since this is my first job. But I think as long as it's doable and the challenge is gradually increased, I'm fine with that

I also want to ask about what's the difference lifestyle, working hours and working environment between an auditor and tax in busy season and non-busy season( details if can) , and how constantly do an auditor travel with the team?

Hey everyone, I've got a thought that just crossed my mind.

Would it be considered as career suicide if I were to jump from Big 4 audit to a mid tier firm (ie Crowe, Mazars) for another role?

I was looking through job vacancies on websites, and some of the positions offered looked quite interesting, like financial accounting advisory since an internal transfer within my current firm isn't possible.

My current situation is that I'm 10 months into the job, and currently holding 3 audit files on my own (2 dormant, 1 active). I don't mind the working hours but it's been getting repetitive imo. Would like to know y'all opinions.

Oh hi again,

10 months in my current role/first job. I'm due for a promotion in the next promotion cycle. I agree with you, but there's always that small voice of doubt saying "don't leave" haha