Becoming an Auditor: Pros and Cons
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By keeping aware of the financial situation of an employer, an auditor ensures that an organization's money is safe. You should consider the pros and cons to becoming an auditor to determine if this career is right for you.
| Becoming an Auditor: PROS |
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| Salary is above the national average ($72,500 in 2013)* |
| Executive career advancement opportunities* |
| As business becomes more globalized, more auditing jobs are expected* |
| Standard work week in most cases* |
| Becoming an Auditor: CONS |
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| Employers may expect you to be licensed* |
| Post-secondary education is necessary* |
| At prestigious firms, rough job competition is projected* |
| During the tax season or end of the year budgeting, extra work hours are expected* |
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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