Type of auditors that are there in the field of auditing

Can you list down all the type of auditors that are there in the field of auditing?


There are four major types of auditors, such as internal auditors, external auditors, government auditors and forensic auditors. They are explained in brief below:-
Internal auditors – Internal auditors are employed by individual corporations, government bodies or other entities. Internal auditors work for the organisation they audit. Their job is to make sure the organization runs efficiently and effectively. They perform financial, internal control, and compliance audits for the organisation they are employed in. The effectiveness of an organization's internal controls is verified by an internal auditor. To keep a check for mismanagement, waste, or fraud is also done by an internal auditor. Sometimes they also help the external auditors with the financial statement audit.

External auditors – External Auditors are also known as Independent Auditors or Professional accountants in public practice. An External Auditor audits financial statements for companies, and other organizations. They also give advice in preparing income tax returns and provide guidance in matters concerning compensation and healthcare benefits for employees. They are usually self-employed.

Government auditors – Government auditors work in the public sector, they are employed by local and state governments. Government auditors maintain and examine the records of government agencies, and audit private businesses and individuals whose activities are subject to government regulations or taxation. Government auditors’ main task is to act as assurance on compliance audit and operational audit.

Forensic auditors – Auditors could specialise in Forensic accounting. Forensic auditors often discover information that's used as litigation support. Forensic auditors mission is to detect investigate and deter fraud and white-collar crimes. Forensic auditors are often employees of corporations, audit firms, government agencies and investigative and consulting services firms.
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