How to Become an Internal Auditor Accountant

With new accounting practices and laws being enforced, companies are hiring more internal auditors than ever. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the fields of accounting and auditing will see a considerable rise between now and 2016.

Things You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree Certification

Instructions

1. Obtain an undergraduate degree in accounting from an accredited college or university. You can major in business with a minor in accounting or forensic accounting to add more diversity.

2. Get experience by working in an internal auditing firm. You are required to have at least 2 years' experience to get certified.

3. Study for the certification test.

4. There are several certifications for an internal auditor, imcluding CIA, CMA, CPA and CFE. You'll first need to obtain a certified internal auditor degree. A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) degree is valuable as well.

Tips & Warnings

• Instead of getting a master's degree, many auditors decide to get a law degree instead. This opens up career possibilities. Starting your own auditing firm is another route you can take When getting a master's degree in accounting, there are two types available. One is the MBA, with the concentration on accounting. The other is the MAC (Masters of Accounting)--this has more focus on accounting courses and better prepares you for the field.