James Hamilton: Why Audit is an enjoyable career, having the mindset of a business owner and networking effectively.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.