Favorite Parts Of Being An Auditor
Kyle, Cofounder at Pencil Energy, found the most rewarding aspect of their auditing career was developing deep subject matter expertise, describing the feeling as "almost like when in a conversation with a friend and you start talking about a hobby that you know so well". This allowed for confident participation in progress meetings and a "quick back and forth ability to answer any question," showcasing the growth and mastery achieved through dedicated work.
Subject Matter Expertise, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Project Management
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Kyle Brauer
Cofounder
Pencil Energy
UCLA - 2017
UCLA Anderson FEMBA, 2023 - MBA Degree
Political Science, American Studies
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management, Energy & Utilities
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Developing deep subject matter expertise through immersive work experience.
2. The opportunity to engage with and answer questions from executives.
3. The ability to confidently and expertly discuss one's work and field of expertise, similar to discussing a well-known hobby with a friend.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about your roles?
As an auditor, the most enjoyable part for me was reaching about 80% through an audit. By then, I had developed subject matter expertise in that particular program, department, or agency.
This expertise allowed me to truly hold my own in progress meetings within the auditor's office. These meetings involved executives asking the audit team questions about their work and the program. They wanted to understand if we were on track with our estimated budget and what findings we had.
When you're that far along, the staff tend to be much better. It's not really until then that the staff have that quick back-and-forth ability to answer any question and even anticipate them.
It's hard to explain, but it's almost like when you're in a conversation with a friend about a hobby you know well. You can answer questions easily and rattle things off. If they mention a news article about the hobby, you've likely read it and have an opinion ready. It’s a similar experience.