Title: Advancement Opportunities in Accounting | Work - Chron.com
Headings: Advancement Opportunities in Accounting
Advancement Opportunities in Accounting
Accounting vs. Bookkeeping
Basic Business Accounting Positions
Cost Accountant
Management Accounting
Performing Financial Audits
CFO, Controller, Treasurer
Tax Accounting
Government Accounting
Public Accounting
References

Content: In addition to looking for honest math errors, auditors look for fraud. Auditors are trained how to spot irregularities that are often related to fraud. To become a Certified Public Accountant, you will need to perform a specific number of hours conducting audits to earn a license to practice in a particular state. Some auditors work directly for companies, usually at larger businesses. External auditors are called in to provide an even greater level of security, eliminating the possibility that a company’s internal auditors can aid in fraud. Career Explorer compares financial auditors to detectives looking for clues to wrongdoing. Forensic accountants are similar to auditors, but they work specifically in the area of fraud examination. While an auditor might find fraud she isn’t looking for, a forensic accountant starts out looking for suspected fraud. Forensic accountants often work for law-enforcement agencies such as the IRS or U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Regular auditors who find irregularities that look suspicious often recommend that a forensic accountant be brought in for more expert help.