Auditor
Skills & Interest
  • Art
  • Caregiver
  • DIY
  • ELA
  • Manager
  • Math
  • Politics
  • Science
  • Technology
The Scoop

The best auditors get excited by math and aren't fazed by the thought of staring at numbers all day. While they’re staring, auditors are reviewing accountants’ work by looking at financial documentation, checking for errors, and making sure that all necessary laws are being followed. Since they're in high demand, auditors have quite a bit of career flexibility. You could find yourself working for the government, a financial firm, as a university professor, or as the head of your own practice. These numbers gurus might get a geeky rep, but most people don't realize that good social skills are key in this field, especially when you need to give clients less-than-fabulous financial news.

The Details

Degree Required
Bachelor's Degree
Years of College
4
Average Salary
$61,690

The Impact

Most organizations wouldn't be able to function properly without pros to ensure that their financial records are in order.

The Fact

The “Big Four” are the largest auditing companies in the world: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KPMG. They do most of the audits for the biggest companies around the globe.