Title: 4 Reasons to Follow the Internal Audit Career Path | Robert Half
Headings: 4 Reasons the Internal Audit Career Path Is so Brilliant
4 Reasons the Internal Audit Career Path Is so Brilliant
1. Demand is high
2. Salaries are strong
3. It's in the corporate spotlight
4. It's a career path you can take

Content: Common responsibilities of an internal auditor include the following: Analysis of operations and procedures
Compliance review
Evaluation of internal controls
Safeguard assurances
4. It's a career path you can take
The first step is to get your bachelor’s degree, which is required for any level of internal auditor. Many people start out in public accounting before they move to internal auditing. But others jump right in to the field and find that career progression from an entry-level internal auditing position can lead to management positions, such as chief audit executive on up to CEO. As far as finance and accounting certifications that can be required later on, companies often look for candidates who have completed various certification programs, which require a combination of education, examination and work experience. Some of those designations include the following: Certified internal auditor (CIA)
Certified fraud examiner ( CFE)
Certified public accountant ( CPA)
Certified information systems auditor ( CISA)
Certified government auditing professional ( CGAP)
More and more organizations are finding out just how critical a role internal auditing plays in this world of global regulatory changes and rapidly emerging technologies. And more accounting and finance professionals are finding that this business-savvy role of internal auditing gives them key insights into the inner workings of companies, with skills that can transfer to other areas — and a compelling career path. Tags
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