Chief Audit Executive+43% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
84% of observed moves out of Director of Internal Audit go here (4,200 careers)
executive stepconfidence high4,200 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Observed career paths · internal_audit
Where does a Director of Internal Audit go next?
10 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Higher-growth opportunity
Partner, Forensic Advisory+57% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Forensic Services. 4% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
VP Tax+57% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Tax Director. 4% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
VP Finance+43% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Finance. 3% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Adjacent career
Director of Forensic Services+10% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Director of Internal Audit go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Tax Director+10% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Director of Internal Audit go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Finance+0% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Director of Internal Audit go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there