The Ashbourne simulation proved to me that I thrive in external audit. Running actual fieldwork like setting materiality, resolving AR confirmation variances, and testing internal controls made the entire workflow click. Seeing how every single step connects gave me real technical knowledge and total confidence that becoming an external auditor is the right move for me.

The simulation gave a realistic look at the work of a first-year audit associate. I liked how each task built on the last, from setting materiality in Excel to confirming receivables, updating the client, reviewing internal controls, and presenting findings. The hands-on Excel work and the example answers after each task were especially helpful for checking my approach.

I liked that the simulation was practical and gave me a realistic insight into the audit process. The activities helped me understand concepts such as materiality, confirmations, internal controls, and audit opinions in an engaging way. I also enjoyed working through realistic client scenarios and seeing how different audit procedures contribute to the final audit conclusion.