Career Advice - August 2020
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Posted on Friday, August 28, 2020 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Just as businesses require an audit of their accounts and financial statements, so too their IT infrastructure, policies and operations need equal evaluation. This is where IT Audit comes in. IT Auditors examine those technical areas of the business to see where improvements can be made and make recommendations to the board. IT Audit can typically be categorised into three separate work streams: ...
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Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Business Analysts are a highly valued role in many companies. But what exactly makes a Business Analyst so vital? And, why are these analysts considered one of the top, indispensable positions in many businesses? Business Analysts are predicted to shape the future of business in many ways. The scope of their role is fairly broad and undefined to a degree. As a surface level summary, a Business ...
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Posted on Monday, August 24, 2020 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Objectivity is key in business. It sends out the right message to interested parties that the business is being run properly, keeps the business compliant and adds a layer of transparency to internal proceedings to ensure any issues are identified quickly. External auditors are the key to this objectivity, acting as a much-needed ‘fresh pair of eyes’ to financial statements and accounts and ...
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Posted on Friday, August 21, 2020 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Over the last few months several trends have emerged relating to internal audit and business operations, many of which are of great interest. However, this article focuses on the emerging risks that have been highlighted most often among organisations during the Covid-19 crisis. These risks will to a greater or lesser extent be relevant across all sectors and company sizes. What are the emerging ...
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Posted on Monday, August 10, 2020 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Welcome to the second instalment of the 'World of Audit' video interview series, created and carried out by Michael Rose of Five One Recruitment . These interviews are designed to give auditors, and those interested in pursuing a career in audit, an inside view on the way audit is approached around the world, and the latest trends and insights on issues facing the audit industry as a whole. In ...
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Posted on Monday, August 3, 2020 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
If you’re working in assurance or hoping to start a career in assurance, an important step in finding a new assurance job is of course getting through the interview. But what is expected and what kinds of questions might be asked? Typically, the questions vary based on your experience level. So, we’ve put together some example questions that you might face at each level to help you prepare. ENTRY ...
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Posted on Saturday, August 1, 2020 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Careers in Quantitive Analytics are competitive and demanding with long hours and heavy workloads common. However, it is a job surprisingly untouched by bureaucracy, internal politics or personal networks. With dedication, work ethic and knowledge the main drivers for success, those with an analytics passion are being drawn more and more to a career in Quantitative Analytics. Below outlines what ...