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After a nine year 'sabbatical', I re-joined the corporate race earlier this month. With my glossy visage swinging merrily on a lanyard, the bliss of IT on short dial and equipped with my securID for remote intranet access, from home office to open plan, this is back to the future for me.
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The Audit Advantage Series
29/09/2014
Welcome to a brand new professional development series, created, crafted and customised to the needs of the audit professional. -
Elephants in the Audit Room
18/08/2014
'Elephant in the room' is an English metaphorical idiom for an obvious truth that is either being ignored or going unaddressed. The idiomatic expression also applies to an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss. -
In our final chapter, we'll revisit the essence of resilience and take a look back at what it takes to develop resilience as an auditor.
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Throughout this programme we've regularly alluded to the importance of help and support, both in building resilience and remaining resilient. Our penultimate lesson is wholly dedicated to these often undervalued resources; we'll be considering why they matter and what you can do to strengthen you...
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Let's start a quick quiz. Which of these words belong together: audit, smart, risk, controls, cool, systems, compliance, assurance, sexy, humour?
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A company's personality is shaped by its values and ethics, missions, goals and expectations. We think you should think about the concept seriously before you change job.
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To Get the Job: Pretend to Be Your New Boss
10/04/2014
So you have been offered a new consultancy job, but how can you ensure you live up to the expectations of your new boss? -
Make a Good Job of Moving Abroad
10/04/2014
An exciting future in another country could be more than just a dream for audit professionals who choose the right career moves. -
Make The Time to Tell Your Career Story
10/04/2014
Research tells us that we learn the most through experiencing memorable narratives and this is no different when it comes to job applications. -
The Resilient Auditor, Part 7: Confidence
07/04/2014
This month we look at confidence: what it is and why it matters, and how it is integral to your personal and professional resilience. -
How to Get Ahead in Your Audit Career
04/04/2014
Maybe you started the year with good intentions of improving you career prospects. It’s not too late to do an audit of your career and ensure this is the year you make a change for the better. -
The Resilient Auditor, Part 6: Stress
14/02/2014
Welcome to part six of the Resilient Auditor where this time we are facing head on, the topic of stress. -
Issues for UK Audit Jobseekers in 2014
05/02/2014
Are you currently looking for an auditing job in the United Kingdom? The year 2014 poses a number of challenges for both the audit jobseeker and the companies who are recruiting. -
A happy auditor? It seems a bizarre topic for what has been popularly dubbed the most depressing month of the calendar year.
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It is sometimes suggested that the finest internal auditors are individuals who have actually invested time beyond the audit department and have observed exactly how different risk responsibilities work (external auditing, IT auditing, risk evaluation, compliance, tax auditing).
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The Resilient Auditor, Part 4: Getting ready for the busy season... at work, rest and play
02/12/2013
December. What does it mean to you? Last minute Christmas shopping? A long overdue fiesta? Or a frenzied push to get done what needs to be done, before the extended seasonal break heralds the January stress-fest? -
Increase your potential for audit recruitment, and stand out from the rest when it comes to applying for auditor jobs with our five sure-fire tips for better risk management.
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Your interview technique will make or break your entry into the industry. To increase your chances of getting the job, keep these preparation tips in mind.
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Whenever your 'busy' season falls, January/February or later in the year, it's never too late to start building your physical resilience.