• Industry certified auditors are paid more for their expertise.business woman image by sasha from Fotolia.com
  
  When an individual obtains an audit certification, it reflects dedication to obtaining highly specialized skills to perform their job. An industry certification can lead to a higher salary and respect from industry peers. Auditor certification programs consist of curriculums tailored towards a field of expertise and include a final exam for certification.
  
  

Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)

• The Certified Financial Services Auditor certification applies to audit principles and practices in the accounting, insurance and banking industries. The Institute of Internal Auditors offers study materials in the form of study guides and computer based training CD-ROM software which prepares candidates for certification. CFSA candidates must have a bachelor's (four-year) degree or equivalent and a minimum of two years of post-secondary education.
  
  

Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)

• The Certified Government Auditing Professional certification is designed for professionals who perform public sector internal auditing. Certification addresses public fund accounting, grant funding, legislative budgeting, and auditing fiscal management programs. The prerequisite for obtaining this certification is two years of auditing experience in a government environment and completion of an "Experience Verification Form" signed by an applicable government official or supervisor.
  
  

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• In the field of information systems, auditors review networks, data processing controls, transaction processing and disaster recovery planning. A Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification provides an auditor with knowledge to perform audits of different hardware and software platforms and managerial processes pertaining to information systems. The Information Systems Audit and Control Association ( ISACA) offers study guides, seminars and workshops to prepare a candidate for the certification. There are no prerequisites for this certification.
  
  

Environmental, Health and Safety Auditor Certification (EHS)

• In the safety and environmental health industry, the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Auditor certification provides professionals with in-depth knowledge to examine safety programs according to compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) standards. The prerequisite for obtaining a certification in this career field is a bachelor's degree or higher with a minimum of 20 audits conducted before applying for certification.