A career in auditing is what “trust but verify” looks like in action. Auditors are the last line of defense from financial fraud and mismanagement and it’s up to them to ensure the defenses are functioning. A career in auditing can be a great fit for you if you\u2019re curious, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with and analyzing data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, gaining experience as an auditor generally means working as one or participating in an auditing internship. But what if these aren’t an option for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, Forage has several audit job simulations to help you build your auditing<\/a> skills and see if being an auditor is the right career for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are four main (and one bonus!) reasons to enroll in an audit job simulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, you may have decided that a career in auditing is a perfect fit and you want to sharpen or enhance your existing auditing skills. An audit job simulation is the perfect way to do that. Each job simulation presents a different situation you’ll experience as an auditor, giving you hands-on experience in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Job simulations are built with input from top employers looking to hire students like you, which means that these include (and teach) the top auditing skills employers look for from entry-level applicants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Second, you may be undecided on a career path but are curious about what an auditor does<\/a>. Or you may be wondering about the difference between an auditor and an accountant<\/a> and how those career paths vary. Completing an audit job simulation (and an accounting<\/a> one, too!) allows you to experience what it’s like to be an auditor and decide if it’s a career you want to pursue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of just reading an article about what an auditor is (which is still a good way to learn more!), you\u2019ll actually experience first-hand what an auditor does in their day to day work. This gives you a deeper understanding of the career path so you can truly figure out if it\u2019s right for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Every job simulation on Forage is open to anyone who wants to master a new skill, build their existing ones, or learn more about a specific job and career path. Job simulations are also entirely self-paced, which means you can access the program at any time and complete it on your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, completing an audit job simulation demonstrates you\u2019re dedicated to learning new auditing skills and investing in your professional and personal growth. That\u2019s something employers look for in candidates \u2014 and why Foragers are more than 3.3x more likely to land a role than non-Foragers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And we\u2019ll give you tips for talking about your accomplishments during the interview and a resume snippet you can customize and add to yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Ready for that bonus reason for completing an audit job simulation? You can share your work with employers, which may give you a leg up during the interview!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n >>MORE:<\/strong> 5 Ways to Leverage Forage for Career Success<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are some of the top audit job simulations on Forage. Each simulation is from a top company looking to hire standout students like you. On each simulation page, you\u2019ll get an overview of the simulation, key auditing skills you\u2019ll learn, and the estimated amount of time it will take to complete the simulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each simulation consists of four or more tasks, and within each task, you may have to complete several steps. The steps may be watching a video with the background information about your task, downloading the items you\u2019ll need to complete the job simulation, or uploading your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019re done with each task, you\u2019ll unlock a model answer that shows you what a professional in the role would have submitted. You\u2019re never graded<\/strong> for what you submit in a simulation \u2014 the purpose of these model answers is for you to check your work and learn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tasks: <\/strong>5<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time:<\/strong> 3-4 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skills You’ll build:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Level: <\/strong>Introductory\/Intermediate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The KPMG Canada: Audit and Assurance job simulation lets you experience what it’s like to work at a Big Four service firm as an entry-level auditor. In this audit job simulation, you’ll practice some of the Excel<\/a> functions you’ll use regularly and learn more about internal control testing and substantive testing. You\u2019ll also learn how to communicate your work and findings to other people at the firm \u2014 a crucial skill employers will want you to know on day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n >>Learn more about <\/strong>working at KPMG<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Should I Enroll in an Audit Job Simulation on Forage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Build Auditing Skills Employers Look For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Understand Exactly What an Auditor Is (and Does)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s Free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Stand Out to Employers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Top Audit Job Simulations on Forage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. KPMG Canada: Audit and Assurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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