Median pay: $62,700
Top pay: $91,600
10-year job growth: 22%
Total jobs: 450,000
The job:
As an auditor you analyze financial data to insure it's accurate and complies with relevant laws and standards. You'll also look for instances of accounting deficiencies and/or fraud and prepare reports related to the audits you've conducted. You will also collaborate with members of the auditing team and consult with others on improvements to accounting processes and systems.
Quality of life ratings:
Personal satisfaction |
Benefit to society |
Low stress |
Flexibility |
B |
C |
C |
B |
By Heather Muse and Donna Rosato
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