You could do a degree, then join a graduate scheme to complete further training to become an auditor.

Employers will accept a range of degree subjects. Relevant subjects include:

• accountancy
• economics
• business and finance
• IT and computing

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths
• 3 A levels or equivalent

You may be able to complete an apprenticeship to qualify as an internal auditor, while working with a company.

You could do a:

• higher apprenticeship as an internal audit practitioner
• level 7 apprenticeship as an internal audit professional

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

You can join a company as a trainee auditor, or move into auditing by being seconded to an internal auditing team from another department.

You'll usually need at least A level qualifications or equivalent, and you'll be expected to take further training as your career develops.

You can qualify to audit public sector organisations through an apprenticeship or graduate scheme with the National Audit Office.

You'll need:

• knowledge of economics and accounting
• maths knowledge
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• analytical thinking skills
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• business management skills
• customer service skills
• excellent written communication skills
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

In your day-to-day duties you might:

• examine company accounts
• identify any risks to the business
• assess the company's financial reporting systems
• interview staff to gather evidence
• observe business processes
• analyse financial data
• make recommendations for improvements

You could work in an office or at a client's business.