Title: How to Become an Auditor (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Headings: How to Become an Auditor
How to Become an Auditor
Part 1
of 3:
Earning an Education in Auditing
Part 2
of 3:
Getting Certified
Part 3
of 3:
Working as an Auditor
Expert Q&A
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Jill Newman, CPA
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Content: Most companies and organizations require at least a bachelor's degree, while some prefer applicants who have gone on to earn a master's degree. Some employers will hire graduates who hold an associate's degree, but these candidates must have extensive bookkeeping and accounting experience. Candidates who hold an associate's degree are typically hired as junior accountants, and must work their way up to more advanced accounting or auditing positions. Typically, though, to pursue a career as an auditor, you will need a bachelor's degree. [ 8]
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Many auditors major in accounting or a related field. However, some colleges offer highly-specialized majors like internal auditing for prospective auditors. [ 9]
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If you cannot find a college program in auditing, pursue a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3d\/Become-an-Auditor-Step-3-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Become-an-Auditor-Step-3-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3d\/Become-an-Auditor-Step-3-Version-2.jpg\/aid1297003-v4-728px-Become-an-Auditor-Step-3-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Participate in an internship. Internships are not required, but they provide great hands-on experience and may help you make connections in the industry.