Youngeye77

I could see it go either way. Ultimately, I want to make enough money to support my family and be financially stable. I’m achieving that now but life only gets more expensive. And who doesn’t want more money.

I could see myself making the jump but I know I need to be strategic about it. To your point, I feel like it’s impossible for people to make the jump out of IA when they are moving to another company. Normally see it happen internally.

I have a buddy who did a similar route. Do you find you are still compensated well (compared to audit)

That’s what I hear. I guess it’s the external movement to another company out of IA that is a challange

Makes sense. I was always kind of under the assumption that I’d be attractive with the CIA and Big 4 experience. At this point in my career, most of my experience is SOX, governance/risk, and operational type audits.

So is the general consensus here that I try to pursue the CPA? Seems like otherwise I’m severely limiting myself in terms of outside opportunities from IA/earning potential?

It does include a bonus (only about 10%). What sort of roles do you think I should be looking for that pay that price in Louisiana

This is actually my biggest fear. But moving is not an option for us unfortunately due to having to take care of some family members.

Hey everyone,

This question is directed to the auditors/accountants of the OT.

Ive been pondering lately if ive pigeon holed myself into a limited and dead end career path by my choices. I graduated with an accounting degree in 2018 and ive spent the last 7 years in external audit/internal audit. I started out with a Big 4 company doing FS audits for 2 years and then I switched to another big 4 doing advisory/SOX work for 3 more before settling in at a large private company in Louisiana in their internal audit department. I recently got my CIA in order to advance and hopefully soon get another promotion. I haven’t pursued the CPA due to personal life stuff (wife, kids).

Anyone else out here in this profession and have any words of encouragement? The reason I ask is because I wouldn’t mind switching jobs again within another company but not sure what pay/advancement opportunities look like.

Edit: I am making around $100k in total comp right now but I’m looking to make more.

Thanks in advance.