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- May 8, 2021 at 11:21 pm #620096
Hello.
Is there a difference between audit manager , audit supervisor, audit Senior and audit engagement partner.
If there is what are their responsibilitiesMay 9, 2021 at 7:30 am #620105See here for difference between an audit partner and engagement partner https://opentuition.com/topic/audit-partner-and-engagement-partner
The hierarchy of reporting responsibilities is generally:
Partner (at the top)
Manager
Supervisor
Senior
Junior/traineeHow many levels are needed depends on how “big” an audit client is – in terms of what an audit demands. So for example, I have been a “senior” on an a very small audit, reporting directly to a partner – with no need for any other staff members.
Apart from the key roles whose responsibilities are described in ISAs, there are no standard responsibilities for the other roles – the levels of seniority are determined by the firms policy. So a new hire will be a junior/trainee – who might be promoted to senior after 2 years, say, when they have sufficient experience to have juniors reporting to them. Then a supervisor might have to be qualified (i.e. passed all their exams) – and a manager might have to have a minimum # of years experience after qualification.
May 10, 2021 at 8:37 am #620194Thank you so much..
May 10, 2021 at 10:55 am #620203You’re welcome!
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