Title: How Do You Become an Auditor? - Top Accounting Degrees
Headings: How Do You Become an Auditor?
How Do You Become an Auditor?
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Content: In fact, most audit agencies only hire CPAs. The four parts of the CPA exam are financial, auditing, business environment and regulation. Subsequently, audit agencies are confident that accountants who pass the CPA exam have sufficiently mastered the subject of auditing. Additionally, accountants who want to become internal auditors within their companies can earn the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation administered by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Besides an undergraduate degree and relevant work experience, CIA candidates must pass a three part exam that tests their knowledge of internal auditing principles, processes and structural elements, according to The Institute of Internal Auditors. Professional Development and Employment
Although accountants work hard to understand the processes and regulations associated with auditing, most do not ignore opportunities to sharpen their skills and refresh their knowledge of the subject. This is important because auditing professionals can always count on periodic regulatory changes that are designed to improve external auditing processes and outcomes. Once the modifications are made within external auditing activities, companies apply the new auditing rules appropriately to their internal auditing plans. Membership in professional associations like the IIA provide continuous education and training resources that help auditors to keep up with changes in auditing. Memberships in professional associations also facilitate opportunities for auditors to network with their peers, and these professional relationships can lead to more desirable job options.