Why would they? Just join tech and get 5k pay with better wlb. If passion for accounting, join mnc or sme with 3k pay and better wlb. the bonus and benefits are better so the total comp actually ends up the same as auditors.

No good comp, no wlb. who wanna join? you worry then go convince the partners to change for real ok? no cutting bonus to bump basic nonsense because total comp is same.

Your partners are the one outsourcing to those countries. I know people who are in ISCA and ACRA and they can only advise audit partners but as usual the partners don't care. in SG not mandatory = no need, advise = no need.