Financial Auditors & Accountants
Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.
Financial auditors examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures. Accountants plan, organize and administer accounting systems for individuals and establishments. Financial auditors and accountants are employed by auditing and accounting firms throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed. (National Occupational Classification)
Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, including typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification - Canadian occupational descriptions
- O*NET Online - U.S resource for occupational descriptions and information
- OCCinfo by alis (includes video) - Alberta-based occupational information
- Career Explorer by Sokanu - U.S.-based occupational information
- Member Profiles - CPA Manitoba
- CPA Manitoba Member Video Series - CPA Manitoba on YouTube
- A Day in the Life of an Accountant/Auditor - The Princeton Review
- CPA Stories - news articles from CPA Canada
- Career Paths in Accounting - Asper School of Business Accounting Association
Education
U of M Academic Calendar
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Faculty and Department Homepages
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Labour market information
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Resources
- Trend Analysis: Job Market Report (Winnipeg region)- Gov. of Canada Job Bank
- Occupational Outlook Handbook- Job outlook for the U.S.
- 2023 CPA Profession Compensation Study
- I want to be an accountant. What will my salary be? - The Globe & Mail Salary Series (requires The Globe and Mail subscription)
- Robert Half Salary Guide for Accounting & Finance Professionals - salary and hiring trends info (requires email sign-up)
- OpportuNext - salary range and job growth prospects - Manitoba
Professional Associations
Professional associations may organize events and provide directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities may also be available: engage, learn and network!
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring.
*Note that accountants work throughout the private and public sector across all industries. There are too many relevant sectors to list them all here. They work internally within large companies, government departments, and other organizations. Click here to learn about a range of industry associations.
Job Boards
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Other links
These external resources may provide you with additional information about the occupation and opportunities to build experience:
- Asper School of Business Accounting Association (UM student group)
- University of Manitoba Finance Organization (UM student group)
- Accounting Career Guide - industry and employer information from TalentEgg.ca
- Canadian Accountant: Career section - "Canada's independent news source for the accounting profession"
- Association of Certified Forensic Investigators of Canada - Forensic Accounting