The shortcomings of both senior and junior members within an audit team can significantly compromise the career path of the audit manager.

Seniors who fail to provide adequate support or guidance to juniors can hinder the audit manager's ability to deliver results effectively, leading to delays of the audit.

Poor leadership or unethical behavior from seniors can create a negative work environment, affecting team morale and productivity.

Similarly, the performance and behavior of junior team members directly reflect upon the audit manager's leadership capabilities.

Sub-standard training or a lack of attention to detail among juniors can result in errors within audit work, thereby undermining the credibility of findings.

Instances where juniors deviate from instructions or fail to meet deadlines can amplify the audit manager's stress levels and workload.

Ultimately, the collective inadequacies of both senior and junior members may pose substantial risks to the audit manager's career progression within the audit firm.