Auditor Job Outlook
The outlook is promising for those searching for an auditor job.
An auditor is a type of accountant that verifies financial records. Auditors study a company or government’s accounting and bookkeeping methods to help them cut costs, save on taxes and increase profits, according to an article by StateUniversity.com.
You can work as an internal or external auditor, the difference being that external auditors work for public accounting firms or are self-employed, while internal auditors work for a specific company.
In order to become an auditor, most workers must first obtain a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Some external auditors obtain more advanced degrees, such as an MBA or law degree. Some companies require that external auditors pass a state certification exam and earn a Certified Public Accountant title.
According to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, auditor jobs are expected to increase at a faster rate than the average for all jobs through 2014.
“After the accounting scandals at large corporations at the turn of the twenty-first century, there had been increasing pressure on businesses and government agencies to improve their accounting procedures, which should also lead to more jobs for auditors,” the article notes.
Most auditors spend time traveling and working in offices. In 2004, accountants and auditors made an average of $50,770 per year. A 2005 salary survey conducted by staffing services firm Robert Half International revealed that accountants and auditors with one year of experience earned between $28,250 and $45,000 per year.
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