As a hypothetical auditor address the following topics:

As a professional, how do you prepare to deal with ambiguous situations you will encounter with your clients, or data that does not align with your initial expectations in the planning process? What can you do on this? How does this impact or influence how you work with others? 

What can you do to develop your muscle on dealing with ambiguity (especially if it's not a strong suite of yours now)?

How can you better plan the audit to either a) prevent surprises in the scope of the work or b) lead your team through the inevitable surprises that you will encounter?
How do you anticipate that you will deal with the stress you inevitably will encounter on an audit engagement? How are you going to get yourself into the right mindset to professionally work through the stress you will encounter, and how will you help your fellow members of the audit team work through stress?

As you reflect on the audit discipline, how do you anticipate furthering your professional growth and discipline? What steps can you take now while still a student to identify the professional development path you might want to take, and how do you intend to balance the direction you want to go as a professional with the needs of the firm you may work for as you leave SPU? 

Where you have gaps in your knowledge from the "academy" (I.e. gaps in your knowledge on accounting, auditing, tax, etc) how do you intend to push yourself forward and gain the professional knowledge you need? 

How much of this is something you intend to work on vs how much of it do you expect will be driven based on the firm you chose to work for?

How do you plan to separate your employers expectations for professional growth vs. the hopes and dreams that you have for your career growth that may or may not be things you directly discuss with your employer?

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There are a few things that can be done in order to prepare for ambiguous situations that may arise with clients or data First it is important to be flexible and adaptable in ones approach Second it i... View the full answer