As an Audit Partner with over 17 years of experience in external Audit, James discusses what he enjoys about working in the profession that has kept him from exploring non-audit roles after qualifying as a chartered accountant.

Other topics discussed include the mindset needed for Partnership or owning your own business, the importance of effective networking, an approach to learning soft skills from senior leaders, and changes in Audit and wider professional services through technology and private equity.

This episode is for Auditors, aspiring professionals, and anyone else looking for words of wisdom to help with their career.

Outline of timings:

0:00-6:00: Introduction and career journey

6:00-8:44: What is enjoyable about working in Audit

8:45-10:28: Learning soft skills alongside technical knowledge and application from senior leaders

10:29-13:06: Knowing that Partnership was where he wanted to get to

13:07-14:45: Professional services is a fantastic industry to gain unique exposure to many senior people to learn from

14:46-20:40: The mindset of being a Partner in professional services or as an owner of a business

20:41-23:51: Support network when making the step into Partnership

23:52-29:01: Balancing work and life in professional services

29:02-32:19: Mental health and the importance of staying fit and healthy

32:20-35:09: Going above and beyond to exceed expectations

35:10-40:14: The importance of effective networking

40:15-44:00: Improving relationships that might not have started in the best way

44:01-48:58: Changes to Audit and professional services through technology and private equity

49:00-51:15: Goals in his work and life over the next 12 months

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