10 Reasons Why You Should Become an Auditor

Of course I am a biased as I definitely went with the public accounting route. If you need more convincing, below are 10 reasons why you should become an auditor:

1. Better exposure 

Becoming an auditor gives you more perspective about the different industries and about how a business operates.

2. Camaraderie

As you will be with people your age, you will definitely enjoy the companionship of your workmates and you will have plenty of BFF opportunities. 

3. Networking 

You will meet more people as you will be working with various types of people from different clients and different industries.

4. Travel

More travel opportunities whether for an audit engagement, stocktake, training or team building activities.

5. Accelerated learning 

You will learn in 3 months what you can learn in a year in a private company. Leadership, communication, presentation, time management, negotiation, people management, marketing, creativity and technical knowledge. Growth happens when you are pushed beyond your comfort zone.

6. Accelerated work experience

It is no surprise that countless ex-auditors in their twenties (20’s) have become senior managers, vice presidents and CFOs of companies because people recognise that their work experience is worth more than it is in years.

7. Career path

The career path is more well-defined in public practice specially in the first 4 years.

8. Stepping stone 

It is usually easier to transfer from public practice to commerce than the other way around.

9. Best mentors 

You will have the opportunity to be mentored by the best in the profession.

10. More doors open 

I cannot emphasize enough the doors that open to you locally and overseas after a few years in public practice.

Part of the message is… you do not have to stay for very long. Being an auditor is definitely not for everybody but it certainly pays to try.

Let me know if you agree or not below.

Now be the best that you can be,

Xiela Marie Dacyon