I’ve been living an elusive life over the last few weeks. Studying for Foundations (Part 1 of the CA dream) by night and auditing by day. Partial relief that it’s over (only partial as we haven’t had the results back yet!)

Aside from that the audit busy season has begun to slow. There has been a bit of a shake up as we were introduced to the new and improved “Deloitte Audit Methodology”, which brings bigger and better things to the audit process- exciting times. Amalgamated with the “it’s almost summer” and “yay for short week” vibes, how can you not smile at randoms as you strut to work?

The long weekend took a few work colleagues and myself to the sunny metropolis of Gisborne for the wine and food festival! A road trip via Hawkes Bay initiated the weekend’s adventures - there was no holding back, as we were joined by some of the Tax crew, and all green pens and calculators were locked away for 3 days!

I’ve had a few challenges on the job recently dealing with people who perhaps don’t quite understand our role as auditors- as auditors our main goal is to provide assurance that the financial statements are materially correct. And we aim to add value in terms of how we think their procedures could be improved, based on our experience auditing a number of different organisations and industries. I won’t go on…

We have had a number of birthdays on the floor as of late so it’s been baking, baking, baking. Great for the overbearing pre-summer get in shape regime. I’d like to make a shout out to Mandie Marks, Sharee Robson and Amber Bellringer- Happy Birthday ladies!! 23 and you are an auditor= Congrats! Remember: Have fun and celebrate! 

Sharee (a.k.a Katy Perry) and the crew at her birthday party: 

My old flat mate and I often discuss (around birthdays) how you can’t help getting “reflective” over where you are, what you are doing, what you would like to achieve- also known as bucket list syndrome…e.g. bungee jump, go to Africa, learn French, learn to play the guitar… how many of these things do people actually end up doing? And is it all just setting you up for failure, or is it just another version of goal setting- a proven technique to enable “success” in your life- I have bungeed! Defo worth a go if you haven’t. 

Back to my accounting.

Cheers, Lucy