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: You can find internships by searching for auditor or accountant internships in your area, or by seeking out internship opportunities through specific employers like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. [ 11]
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Graduate from college. Whether you intend to pursue a master's degree after graduation or directly enter the workforce, you'll need to do well in college and earn a bachelor's degree. Most bachelor's degrees can be earned in four years or fewer, while some programs may offer a joint bachelor's and master's degree that can be earned in a five or six year period. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/97\/Become-an-Auditor-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Become-an-Auditor-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/97\/Become-an-Auditor-Step-5.jpg\/aid1297003-v4-728px-Become-an-Auditor-Step-5.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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Consider earning a master's degree. Many companies do not require auditors to have a master's degree. However, some larger firms may desire an auditor with a master's degree.