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How to Become an Auditor
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Earning an Education in Auditing
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Getting Certified
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Working as an Auditor
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Jill Newman, CPA
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This article was co-authored by Jill Newman, CPA. Jill Newman is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Ohio with over 20 years of accounting experience. She received her CPA from the Accountancy Board of Ohio in 1994 and has a BS in Business Administration/Accounting. There are 19 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 86,072 times. An auditor is responsible for reviewing an organization's financial information and assess the company's internal controls to prevent theft and data manipulation. Auditors and accountants perform similar duties. [ 2]
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However, while an accountant might prepare financial statements, an auditor's job is to evaluate those financial statements and report back to the organization. Auditors need a particular set of skills, education, and experience.