[mystical guy]

I want to extend an arm of gratitude to everyone that has helped me in this forum, thus far.

I’ve been unemployed for a while but I recently got a BIG break when a director of Audit in a mid-size company extended me an offer for an Internal Audit position.

At that time, a bigger company I had an initial interview with, had a position of IT Auditor, which is exactly what I want to do. I spoke to the recruiter and now, this week, I will have a final interview over the phone (unusual but they considered my distance from their office). This bigger company (revenue in billions), is offering at least $10,000 more than the other company, and that’s the lower end. It can go to up to $23,000 dollars more than the competing offer.

How can I make a decision rationally? I know that in a big company, you’re just a number. Smaller company, you’re being scrutinized but have access to management. Any thoughts from people who are experienced with offers?

By the way, I accepted the offer that I got in the small company, but I have 3 weeks before I have to start.

CPA - Since 2015
CISA - Smashed 2012
CIA - Passed 2015

[GotCPA]

I think that's your preference. Personally I would goto the bigger company because you said that is exactly what you wanna do. Aside from better day, bigger firms usually have better growth opportunities.

[mystical guy]

@GotCPA Thanks for the advice. Do you see any benefits of staying in the smaller company, doing all types of audit rather than IT Audit ?

On top of that, I've been texting one of the employees in the big company's audit department and he's even offered to coach me for my final interview, on top of putting a good word for me which has sped up my processing. I guess I can only take this final interview then see what pans out.

CPA - Since 2015
CISA - Smashed 2012
CIA - Passed 2015

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