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Hi all,

I just started working as an Audit Associate at a large firm beginning in August. I am curious to hear some insight on what people believe the most important skills and experience you learn from being an 1st/2nd year associate at a large public firm (B4, GT, BDO, etc.) Lets say in 2-3 years someone decides that auditing is not for them and wants to jump to a financial analyst role or similar position. What are the skill-sets that companies see in public accountants that translates to an analyst role? I’m asking because I enjoy my job, although it is a little overwhelming starting out, but I’m not sure I see myself staying in public for the long-term (5 years or more). So I was interested in hearing what people thought were the most important experiences and take-aways they can learn from beginning in public accounting to use/apply to your future career.

BEC: 70, 83
REG: 8/13/16
FAR:
AUD:

[hasy]

Be a sponge.

Multi-task. Ability to think on your own. THINKING before you ask a question. Taking what you're learning in each task and apply effectively and efficiently to the next task.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved - Helen Keller

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BEC 80 (10/23/15)
FAR 72 (4/2/15); 83 (7/11/16)
REG 52 (4/28/15)
AUD (9/9/16)

Roger + NINJA MCQ + WTB

[Author]

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