
Nisha Patruni
Audit Manager
Capital One
Washington, D.C. USA
“Even though it might not be what I initially felt passionate about, I've found a role that allows me to practice skills I enjoy and do find fulfilling.”
Capital One
Washington, D.C. USA
“Even though it might not be what I initially felt passionate about, I've found a role that allows me to practice skills I enjoy and do find fulfilling.”
Audit Manager
I lead quality assurance reviews of audits and provide best practices on how to follow our internal audit guidance.
On a typical day, I have check-ins with my team members working on reviews. They update me on their progress and we talk about any challenges they might be facing. I use these meetings to give suggestions and coach. I also have meetings with the teams undergoing our reviews (our stakeholders). In these meetings, we pose questions and talk about what we've found in the review up to that point. When I'm not in meetings, I am usually reviewing written reports, spreadsheets, or other project items.
Here's the first step for professionals
I would reach out to anyone in your network who works at a company you're interested in. I also don't think that having a CPA is a requirement anymore. I would look for other certifications that a potential employer would find valuable. Also talking to friends, folks on LinkedIn, and old coworkers about their experience.
"You should choose a stable career like accounting. It would be a waste to follow a passion like writing."