[Anonymous]

Hey guys and girls,

I need your help again lol

So, shortly after passing the CPA exams, audit firms are suddenly more interested in me.Even though I don’t have offers yet, I have gone to several interviews.

In your opinions, what’s the Pros and Cons of Governmental/Non Profit Audits vs For Profit Companies’ Audits?

Which are the differences and which one has better exit opportunities?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Oh and to the grammar police, yes after re reading my post, my grammar does suck today but that's because I'm not wearing my contact lens =)

[Anonymous]

You're more likely to get hired into the sector that you've been auditing, so Govt and NP would be better if you're more interested in those work environments and for-profit better if you're more interested in that. However, you could end up in either regardless of what you audit; just more likely to end up in the sector that you audit, both because your experience would be more relevant and because you're more likely to have connections.

[StephAV]

I agree with Lilla. I did just under 3 years at an audit firm specializing in NPO and GOV. I've been at an NPO since leaving (for the last almost 7 years). The benefits of NPO and GOV work is generally the good work/life balance and usually good benefits, pay is generally lower.

Private industry you will likely make more money, work more hours and have less benefits. But you might make A LOT more money…

I think once you go GOV or NPO it is hard to break out and go for profit. That was my experience…

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