Title: 4 Reasons to Follow the Internal Audit Career Path | Robert Half
Headings: 4 Reasons the Internal Audit Career Path Is so Brilliant
4 Reasons the Internal Audit Career Path Is so Brilliant
1. Demand is high
2. Salaries are strong
3. It's in the corporate spotlight
4. It's a career path you can take

Content: Demand is high
As the 2020 Robert Half Salary Guide for Accounting and Finance Professionals points out, the internal auditor is one of the in-demand finance and accounting positions in today's hiring market. Risk and compliance concerns are driving hiring at many companies, particularly in highly regulated industries like banking, insurance, healthcare and financial services. As organizations push to improve internal controls and transparency, they are also looking for internal auditors and information technology (IT) auditors. Many are also willing to train to fill specific needs. Potential jobs on the career path include entry-level internal auditors, such as auditing specialists, risk assessment specialists, lead internal auditors, financial analysts, internal controls auditors and information systems auditors. Other positions are lead internal auditors, such as senior internal auditors, and internal audit supervisors, such as audit managers, risk managers and internal audit directors. Finally, there are the internal audit executives, including finance directors, CFOs and controllers. SEARCH JOB OPENINGS
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2. Salaries are strong
The salary midpoint (or median national salary) for internal auditors in corporate accounting with up to a year of experience is $48,000. The compensation goes up to $73,500 after one to three years of experience, and $90,250 for a senior internal auditor, according to the Salary Guide.