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Daily Tasks
| Audit payroll and personnel records to determine unemployment insurance premiums, workers' compensation coverage, liabilities, and compliance with tax laws. | | Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies. | | Conduct pre-implementation audits to determine if systems and programs under development will work as planned. | | Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters. | | Direct activities of personnel engaged in filing, recording, compiling and transmitting financial records. | | Evaluate taxpayer finances to determine tax liability, using knowledge of interest and discount rates, annuities, valuation of stocks and bonds, and amortization valuation of depletable assets. | | Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity. | | Examine inventory to verify journal and ledger entries. | | Examine records and interview workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations. | | Examine records, tax returns, and related documents pertaining to settlement of decedent's estate. | | Examine whether the organization's objectives are reflected in its management activities, and whether employees understand the objectives. | | Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions. | | Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to confirm records are accurate. | | Prepare detailed reports on audit findings. | | Prepare, analyze, and verify annual reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning. | | Produce up-to-the-minute information, using internal computer systems, to allow management to base decisions on actual, not historical, data. | | Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities. | | Review data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, and expenditures. | | Review taxpayer accounts, and conduct audits on-site, by correspondence, or by summoning taxpayer to office. | | Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required. |
Daily Work Activities
| Analyze financial data. | | Use cost benefit analysis techniques. | | Follow tax laws or regulations. | | Compute financial data. | | Direct and coordinate financial activities. | | Write business correspondence. | | Fill out business or government forms. | | Advise clients on financial matters. | | Use spreadsheet software. | | Verify bank or financial transactions. | | Conduct financial investigations. | | Obtain financial information from individuals. | | Use computers to enter, access and retrieve financial data. | | Make presentations on financial matters. | | Use accounting or bookkeeping software. | | Use accounting terminology. | | Compile data for financial reports. | | Perform general financial analysis. | | Prepare financial reports. | | Write administrative procedures services manual. | | Prepare correspondence relating to financial discrepancies. | | Gather relevant financial data. | | Note discrepancies in financial records. | | Interview client to obtain additional tax information. | | Inspect account books or system for efficiency, effectiveness, or acceptability. | | Prepare audit reports or recommendations. | | Determine tax liability according to prescribed laws. | | Confer with taxpayer or representative. |
Other Work Activities
| Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. | | Communicating with Persons Outside Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. | | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. | | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. | | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. | | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. | | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. | | Interacting With Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. | | Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. | | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. | | Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. | | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. | | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. | | Provide Consultation and Advice to Others | Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. | | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Schools Offering Degrees for
Auditors |
 | Jones International University | Online | | | South University | Online | | | DeVry University | Online | | | Keller Graduate School of Management | Online | | | Ellis College | Online | | | Florida Metropolitan University | Online | | | Mountain State University | Online | | | Salem International University | Online | | | Stonecliffe College | Online | | | Virginia College | Online | | | Strayer University | Online | | | Capella University | Online | | | Liberty University | Online | | | Saint Leo University | Online | | | Saint Leo University | Online | | | Ashford University | Online | | | Grand Canyon University | Online | | | Harding University | Online | | | Kaplan University | Online | | | Berkeley College | Online | | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Guaynabo, PR 00968 | | Mildred Elley | Campus | Pittsfield, MA 01201 | | Hesser College | Campus | Nashua, NH 03063 | | Hesser College | Campus | Concord, NH 03301 | | Andover College | Campus | Portland, ME 04103 | | Andover College | Campus | Lewiston, ME 04240 | | Ridley Lowell Business and Technical Institute | Campus | New London, CT 06320 | | Dover Business College | Campus | Clifton, NJ 07011 | | Berkeley College | Campus | Woodbridge, NJ 07095 | | Berkeley College | Campus | Newark, NJ 07102 | | Berkeley College | Campus | West Paterson, NJ 07424 | | Advantage Career Institute | Campus | West Long Branch, NJ 07764 | | Dover Business College | Campus | Dover, NJ 07801 | | Prism Career Institute | Campus | Cherry Hill, NJ 08052 | | Prism Career Institute | Campus | West Atlanitc City, NJ 08322 | | Technical Career Institutes | Campus | New York, NY 10001 | | Hunter College | Campus | New York, NY 10010 | | Wood Tobe - Coburn School | Campus | New York, NY 10016 | | Berkeley College | Campus | New York, NY 10017 | | Keller Graduate School of Management | Campus | Manhattan, NY 10036 | | Berkeley College | Campus | New York, NY 10038 | | College of Westchester | Campus | White Plains, NY 10606 | | Keller Graduate School of Management | Campus | Long Island City, NY 11101 | | Plaza College | Campus | Jackson Heights, NY 11372 | | Business Informatics Center Inc | Campus | Valley Stream, NY 11580 | | Briarcliffe College | Campus | Bethpage, NY 11714 | | Hunter Business School | Campus | Levittown, NY 11756 | | Hunter Business School | Campus | Medford, NY 11763 | | Briarcliffe College | Campus | Patchogue, NY 11772 | | Mildred Elley School | Campus | Latham, NY 12110 | | Elmira Business Institute | Campus | Vestal, NY 13850 | | Ridley-Lowell School of Business | Campus | Binghamton, NY 13905 | | Everest College | Campus | Rochester, NY 14621 | | Elmira College | Campus | Elmira, NY 14901 | | Newport Business Institute | Campus | Lower Burrell, PA 15068 | | Career Training Academy | Campus | New Kensington, PA 15068 | | Career Training Academy | Campus | Monroeville, PA 15146 | | Bradford School | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | | Everest Institute | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | | Keller Graduate School of Management | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | | ICM School of Business and Medical Careers | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15235 | | Career Training Academy | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15237 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15276 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Washington, PA 15301 | | Pennsylvania Commercial College | Campus | Washington, PA 15301 | | Laurel Business Institute | Campus | Uniontown, PA 15401 | | Tri-State Business Institute | Campus | Erie, PA 16506 | | Central Pennsylvania College | Campus | Summerdale, PA 17093 | | YTI Career Institute | Campus | Lancaster, PA 17402 | | Consolidated School of Business | Campus | York, PA 17404 | | Consolidated School of Business | Campus | Lancaster, PA 17603 | | McCann School of Business and Technology | Campus | Sunbury, PA 17801 | | McCann School of Business and Technology | Campus | Pottsville, PA 17901 | | McCann School of Business and Technology | Campus | Mahanoy City, PA 17948 | | McCann School of Business and Technology | Campus | Scranton, PA 18503 | | Allied Medical and Technical Institute | Campus | Forty Fort, PA 18704 | | PJA School | Campus | Upper Darby, PA 19082 | | Keller Graduate School of Management | Campus | Chesterbrook, PA 19087 | | Keller Graduate School of Management | Campus | Philadelphia, PA 19103 | | Pace Institute | Campus | Reading, PA 19601 | | Potomac College | Campus | Washington, DC 20016 | | Potomac College | Campus | Herndon, VA 20170 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Reston, VA 20190 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Greenbelt, MD 20770 | | Keller Graduate School of Management | Campus | Bethesda, MD 20814 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Rockville, MD 20850 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Aberdeen, MD 21001 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Columbia, MD 21045 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Timonium, MD 21093 | | University of Maryland | Campus | Baltimore, MD 21250 | | Hagerstown Business College | Campus | Hagerstown, MD 21742 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Fairfax, VA 22031 | | Keller Graduate School of Management | Campus | McLean, VA 22102 | | Keller Graduate School of Management | Campus | Arlington, VA 22202 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Arlington, VA 22202 | | National College of Business and Technology | Campus | Harrisonburg, VA 22802 | | National College of Business and Technology | Campus | Charlottesville, VA 22901 | | University of Phoenix | Campus | Richmond, VA 23230 | | Kee Business College | Campus | Chesapeake, VA 23320 | | ECPI College of Technology | Campus | Virginia Beach, VA 23462 | | ECPI College |
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