RSM

Paired exercise – given 2 initiatives (weekly coffee meetings?) which is better? How could
you change to make more appealing?

Micro exercise – Time pressured, given 2/3 initiatives, which one is best? Bullet points, how
to improve. Be QUICK.

Interview -

Why Audit?

Involves a lot of client facing and team work – motivated by regularly building strong
relationships/rapport with new people. Parallel in working at restaurant, seeing returning
customers was pleasing – I played a part in it? Excellent opportunity to build interpersonal
skills.
Involves working with many different businesses, each with their own departments and
associated costs. Every firm is unique and operates in their own unique way. The
requirement of understanding the operations of many different businesses is an exciting
aspect.

Why ACA?

Most valuable accounting qualification

Invaluable hands-on experiences in professional environments
Modules in financial management, business strategy, assurance, provides solid foundation in
accounting and business
450 days work experience to apply what has been learnt and consolidate knowledge, as well
as develop other professional skills.
ACA is flexible – access to different study options to suit my needs/circumstance. Part-time
study/ distance study.

Why me for the role?

Proficient numeracy skills

Detail oriented
Organisation skills
Personable

Why RSM?

Leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services to middle market.

Operates in 120 countries, impressive global reach.
Accountancy firm of the year 2022 from TIGA
$8 bn global revenue 2022, revenue increase of over 40% in 3 years
Highlights success
Core value: integrity –RSM presents itself well by promoting accountability and
responsibility. through upholding integrity, RSM is a firm that builds trust with their clients.
Ensures a good reputation.
Diversity and inclusion, exciting to see someone like Hannah Catchpool as a partner –
businesses should strive to help people achieve their potential, regardless of gender,
sexuality and ethnicity.

What does an auditor do?

Verify whether financial statements of a company are accurate and comply w legislation
Potentially discover fraud or errors
Interview key company personnel to acquire useful analytical data
Conduct test on financial reports.
Findings of tests provide accounting and finance personnel guidance on how to correct the
errors

Big audit issues

Keeping up with technology – skills become outdated. A big issue is the requirement of
understanding cyber security to keep client information safe.

Staying current with constantly evolving business and regulatory environment

Auditors must stay up to date with new laws and standards, as well as technology.
Failure to do so would lead to loss of reputation and trust from clients, negatively effecting
revenue

Questions

Favourite client/project worked on

Best advice given to you
Tell me more about the sports activities – regional sports days?