[mystical guy]

After considering a few factors I’ve decided I’ll probably pull my application with EY and go to industry.

I’d like to get into an IT Audit/Internal Audit position where I’ll get my CISA and CPA experience requirements fulfilled.

Does anyone have any advice on how to select a company where I’ll learn and earn a lot?

Thanks!

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

[Anonymous]

Mystical guy – Looks like were in the same field. My background is in IT Audits as well. I got my CISA is 2012 while I was at Big4. I moved to industry not too long ago and I am happy with the decision. As far as industry is concerned, pick something you enjoy and can relate to. Another thing you want to keep in mind is how the company is doing financially. I have friends working for publicly owned companies, in the same field are constantly worried to get laid off, especially towards year end or quarter end. That's not true in all cases though. Also, see what the culture of that company is. Are they risk takers? Do they outsource, use cloud computing etc? This will tell you of the opportunities and how fast you can grow.

Financial services type companies have to meet a lot of compliance requirements by different governmental/non-governmental organizations so you know you'll always have something to do.

Otherwise the hours are much relaxed and ofcourse the pay is more.

[Anonymous]

Mystical guy – Looks like were in the same field. My background is in IT Audits as well. I got my CISA is 2012 while I was at Big4. I moved to industry not too long ago and I am happy with the decision. As far as industry is concerned, pick something you enjoy and can relate to. Another thing you want to keep in mind is how the company is doing financially. I have friends working for publicly owned companies, in the same field are constantly worried to get laid off, especially towards year end or quarter end. That's not true in all cases though. Also, see what the culture of that company is. Are they risk takers? Do they outsource, use cloud computing etc? This will tell you of the opportunities and how fast you can grow.

Financial services type companies have to meet a lot of compliance requirements by different governmental/non-governmental organizations so you know you'll always have something to do.

Otherwise the hours are much relaxed and ofcourse the pay is more.

[mystical guy]

@Cracked, thanks a lot for the advice. I'll definitely look into financial services firms. My last position was with a Fortune 500 in the building materials business and I saw that they were just struggling, outsourcing, laying people off etc. Eventually they didn't renew my contract and I was happy with that since I hardly had anything to do-wasting time all day, trying to look busy, is the hardest thing in the world.

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

[mystical guy]

@Cracked, thanks a lot for the advice. I'll definitely look into financial services firms. My last position was with a Fortune 500 in the building materials business and I saw that they were just struggling, outsourcing, laying people off etc. Eventually they didn't renew my contract and I was happy with that since I hardly had anything to do-wasting time all day, trying to look busy, is the hardest thing in the world.

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

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