Auditor Proud Day hits decade of international recognition
Professional bodies and accounting firms have recognised the crucial role played by the auditors with today marking the 10th year of Auditor Proud Day.
Auditor Proud Day lands on the last Thursday of every September and is aimed at attracting more people to the profession and celebrating those already working within it.
Auditor Proud Day is a CA ANZ-led annual social media movement around the world which attracts all peak accounting bodies to celebrate the audit profession.
This year, the internationally recognised event will be running for its 10th consecutive year.
CA ANZ said the international event aims to help recognise the audit profession,and its role in the economy and raise awareness about the many opportunities the profession can offer.
“Audit is pivotal in upholding trust and confidence in capital markets and economies,” CA ANZ said.
“Auditing plays a crucial role in reinforcing integrity and facilitating access to reliable information.”
“In a world of increasing misinformation and disinformation, the work of auditors is becoming more important than ever.”
Peak accounting bodies look forward to Auditor Proud Day and use the annual event to celebrate the “unsung heroes” of auditing, according to CPA Australia.
CPA Australia external reporting and assurance leader Tiffany Tan said being an auditor is an incredibly significant and crucial role within the industry.
“Being an auditor in itself is a rewarding job but the skills and experience you gain can also see you go to hold very senior roles later in your career, whether it’s within a professional services firm or as the CFO or CEO of a large multinational corporation,” she said.
“Auditors come from all sectors- corporate, public and not-for-profit. They ensure good governance, accountability and trust.”
Moore Australia provided Accountants Daily with comments from their auditing employees, which provided insight into the passion and enjoyment they have found within their auditing roles.
Moore Australia (SA/NT) graduate auditor Lameesa Ramees said she enjoys the auditing process when the information she processes stands up to scrutiny.
“Auditing is about being the silent guardian of accuracy, ensuring that nothing slips through the cracks and that the truth is always clear,” she said.
“Whether it is about catching a small discrepancy or helping to uncover something bigger, that sense of contributing to something reliable and trustworthy is what makes me proud.”
In addition to being a celebratory event of acknowledgement and recognition for existing auditors, Auditor Proud Day is also used to leverage the profession and attract talent to the industry.
According to CPA Australia, critical thinking is the main skill requirement of an auditor.
The professional body said auditors need to be inquisitive, ask the right questions, examine the books, provide business health checks, probe for information and tell a story about the findings.
Tan said auditing is a well-trodden career path for many high-ranking individuals in both the public and private sectors.
“If you’ve got an inquisitive mind, enjoy finding the needle in a haystack and want to learn professional skills that can open numerous career doors, then auditing may be the profession for you,” she said.
“Auditing is not just about marking homework. It is incredibly interesting and could take you places in a career sense as well as globally.”
Moore Australia (QLD/NSW) partner Robyn Speed finds pride in the integrity, dedication and attention to detail that defines the audit profession.
“It’s knowing that our work upholds trust and transparency in every organisation we serve, ensuring a stronger and more accountable future,” she said.
“The future of the audit profession is increasingly dynamic and technology-driven.”
“As auditors, we will play a pivotal role in harnessing data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance accuracy and efficiency.”
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