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Can't believe that this is the first time I logged in this year. I guess I just didn't need this kind of therapy anymore. Anyone got any questions about the other side, i.e. the post-audit life? I can tell you one thing - it is significantly better.

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Anonymous said…
Could you elaborate, why your life is better now?
August 28, 2016 at 4:17 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi,

I'm currently working in KPMG Philippines, will about to start my fourth busy season and it'll be my second year as a supervisor/senior. I would like to know if it'll be a good idea to go work for a private company by this time. My only concern is that work outside audit may not be as enjoyable for me. However, I am starting to get tired of too much workload.
September 1, 2016 at 2:17 AM
Roger Becker said…
Working in private can be better although it can also be hard as a staff person. I'd wait for the manager title and 5 years of experience. That way you can have staff people under you. You don't want to be a staff in private because you'll be doing the work for a lot longer in your career. It's much harder to get a promotion in private.
September 12, 2016 at 6:13 PM
Himani Sharma said…
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October 4, 2016 at 11:52 PM
Abhilasha Sharma said…
Great Post Again.
To be honest, I’m following each & every point you mentioned in the article. Thanks for sharing...very helpful article


Chartered accountant in India
November 8, 2016 at 11:23 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi. This is a very informative blog as a life of an Auditor. I've been thinking about switching jobs from private to public. I want to have more experience in accounting but as I read this blog, I am now hesitant to go to a public firms. Any thoughts please?
January 5, 2017 at 10:20 PM
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