{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Audit Smarter","title":"Time Budget Blowouts and How to Prevent Them","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/cc3faca2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2596,"description":"Budget overruns plague audit engagements, often stemming from poor planning, unclear scope definition, and inadequate client management. Sam breaks down the financial and reputational damage of underbidding jobs and explains how firms can protect their margins through strategic scoping, proactive client communication, and realistic time allocation. The discussion covers everything from setting appropriate hourly rates to managing client expectations and avoiding the quality compromises that come with unrealistic budgets.\nLearn more at https://mansouradvisory.com/\nConnect with Sam\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-mansour-cpa-2a755b271\n\nConnect with Abdullah\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-mansour-454959108 \n\nEarn CPE for Listening to This Podcast\nhttps://www.earmark.app/\nThis podcast is a production of the Earmark Media","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9do2-0rpv9CFUm3UrCNA8oB6NKM0-2tr2exhJVGjFAY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYzlm/YjQwOTMyYzE4NmEz/YTA1MDUyNjczMzYy/ZGVhMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}