EP 17: We All Started in Audit — Here's What It Actually Taught Us (And When to Leave)

<p>100% of this panel started their careers in auditing — and they&#39;ve got very different feelings about it.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kevin, Ash, and Hubert (all Chartered Accountants) break down whether audit is the smartest way to launch a finance career, how long is too long, and whether they&#39;d ever hire a career auditor onto their own teams.</p><p><br></p><p>They get into:</p><p>- Why 20–30% of accountants start in audit — and whether it&#39;s worth it</p><p>- The 5 skills audit actually teaches you (fast business comprehension, context switching, resilience + more)</p><p>- Ash losing a CFO role to the company&#39;s own auditor — and why the client made that call</p><p>- Hubert&#39;s 11 years in audit and why he thinks that was too long</p><p>- Cadet vs grad: starting straight out of high school on a $23K salary</p><p>- Would you hire someone straight out of audit? The &quot;coachability over knowledge&quot; hiring test</p><p>- What we&#39;d tell our own kids about taking the audit path</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;re a grad weighing your first move, a finance leader building a team, or a CFO reflecting on the road in — this one&#39;s for you.</p>