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.

The chief audit executive (CAE), director of audit, director of internal audit, auditor general, or controller general is a high-level independent corporate executive with overall responsibility for internal audit.

On average, Auditors generally work around 40 to 60 hours per week, with the potential for longer hours during peak times such as the end of the fiscal year or tax season. The workload can also intensify for external auditors nearing filing deadlines or during comprehensive audits.

What qualifications do I need? The career path to becoming an internal auditor follows a sequence, starting with obtaining an academic qualification – a Bachelor of Commerce and Honours in Accounting, as well as completing the Certificate: Theory of Accounting (CTA).