Employers prefer to hire audit and assurance accountants with a bachelor's degree and several years of accounting experience. Many gain entry to the field through an internship in an accounting firm while in school.
Strong math and organizational skills are needed to do this type of work. Audit and assurance accountants must be analytical and detail oriented to pinpoint issues and discrepancies in documentation and determine solutions. Their work is critical for minimizing tax liabilities, detecting fraud, and assuring accurate financial reporting. They work well independently and also know how to work well on a team. They are also able to write well and communicate clearly, both of which are essential for writing reports and discussing business issues with clients.
- Accountants
- Accounts Payable Specialists
- Accounts Receivable Specialists
- Auditors
- Bank Examiners
- Billing Clerks
- Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks
- Budget Analysts
- Business Continuity Planners
- Business Development Managers and Directors
- Business Intelligence Analysts
- Business Managers
- Chief Customer Officers
- Chief Executive Officers
- Chief Financial Officers
- Chief Information Officers
- Chief Restructuring Officers
- Compliance Managers
- Credit Analysts
- Customer Service Representatives
- Customer Success Managers
- Economists
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Consultants
- Financial Institution Officers and Managers
- Financial Institution Tellers, Clerks, and Related Workers
- Financial Planners
- Financial Services Brokers
- Forensic Accountants and Auditors
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators, and Analysts
- Information Assurance Analysts
- Information Security Analysts
- Internet Security Specialists
- Internet Transaction Specialists
- Mobile Software Developers
- Office Administrators
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Software Application Developers
- Statisticians
- Tax Accountants
- Tax Managers
- Tax Preparers
- User Experience Designers
