Why Big 4 auditors make great consultants

In this episode, we explore the intriguing journey from Big 4 audit to a thriving career in consulting. Discover why starting your career in Big 4 audit can be an excellent foundation, the reasons some professionals choose to leave, and the allure of consulting. Our expert guests share their personal experiences, skills acquired in the consulting world, and a step-by-step guide to landing a consulting job you'll love.Guests: Jason Larkin, Melinda Pitcher, Mack Martinez

Key Questions/Topics:

Lessons learned from times in audit (3:02) How to best use your time. (6:44) How did you decide to leave the audit? (12:33) Thoughts on going into industry (25:16) Importance of the pause (30:17) How to be a successful consultant. (33:22) How many consulting engagements (36:11) Differences between consulting vs. big four. (42:07) Consulting and the challenges. (44:43) Work-life balance and earnings. (50:34) Benefits of client relationships in consulting. (53:35) The importance of asking harder questions. (1:00:38)
Join us as we unravel the secrets to a successful transition from Big 4 audit to a fulfilling career in consulting, guided by the experiences and wisdom of our guests.