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Expert: Don Sadler - 6/14/2008


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Dear Don Sadler,
What are the career opportunities to gain for being an auditor? Is the income good? How significant is Certified Bank Auditor (CBA)? Which is better ACCA or CPA?

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CPA is the best certification you can obtain. Each industry has certification particular to that discipline – CBA, for example.  It is worth your while to obtain the certifications relevant to your chosen field.

Income depends on the economy and region.  In US dollars, a typical mid-level auditor makes something between $40,000 – $90,000 – a big range but it just depends on so many thongs. You might take a look at www.glassdoor.com for more personalized salary information as reported by individuals.

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I can answer regarding Internal Auditing - especially operational audits, audit management, and how to revitalize a dysfunctional audit department. Also give advice to "auditees" on how to deal with auditors.

I DO NOT ANSWER HOMEWORK OR CLASS PROJECT QUESTIONS. For those answers, I suggest you scan previously asked questions and search on your favorite search engine.

I ALSO DO NOT ANSWER TAX QUESTIONS AS THIS IS NOT WITHIN MY EXPERTISE. NOTE: I am not an accounting expert although i will try to help if I can... ask at your own risk.

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I have worked in the public and private business management arena with experience in OMB, Resource Management, Internal Auditing and consulting. I am a former President of the Inland Empire Chapter Institute of Internal Auditors, previously held Director positions in the Orange County Information Systems Audit and Control Association and the Northern Telecom International User's Association. I am a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Organizations
Institute of Internal Auditors, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

Education/Credentials
MBA, CISA, CFE

Founder and Principal of Applied INTEGRITY Management Consulting Group

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