Discover why over 300,000 professionals have abandoned external auditing as the industry faces a perfect storm of burnout, declining pay, AI threats, and a broken business model that's creating a mass career exodus.

Создано выпускниками Колумбийского университета в Сан-Франциско
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Создано выпускниками Колумбийского университета в Сан-Франциско

**Lena:** Hey Miles, I came across something that really caught me off guard. You know how everyone always talks about audit being this stable, prestigious career path? Well, it turns out there's been a massive exodus from external auditing - we're talking about over 300,000 people leaving public accounting in recent years.
**Miles:** Wait, 300,000? That's not just people switching firms, that's people abandoning the profession entirely. And you know what's really telling? When you dig into why people are leaving, it's not just about the notorious busy seasons or long hours anymore.
**Lena:** Exactly! I mean, those have always been part of the deal. But what I found fascinating is that the fundamental business model of external auditing is actually breaking down. Partners are literally describing it as a "race to the bottom" where companies just don't see the value in paying for quality audits anymore.
**Miles:** Right, and that creates this impossible situation where firms are cutting corners to stay competitive, which means more work for fewer people, which means even worse conditions for auditors. It's like a downward spiral that's accelerating. So let's break down exactly why external auditing has become such an unattractive career choice.