I’ve been mulling over how philosophical concepts might intersect with my day-to-day as an external auditor. On the surface, it might seem like an odd pairing one’s pretty abstract, the other is deeply rooted in standards and evidence. But I keep wondering if there’s a practical bridge there. For example, ethics is a huge branch of philosophy, and that’s obviously central to our profession. But beyond just following a code, how can we use philosophical reasoning to approach skepticism or professional judgment more effectively? I’m also curious about logic and critical thinking frameworks from philosophy that could help in structuring an audit argument or in questioning underlying assumptions during planning. Has anyone else explored this or tried to consciously apply philosophical methods to their audit work? I’d love to hear if it’s brought any new perspectives or approaches to your process.