Want to be an auditor and need to hone your investigating skills? Look no further. This friendly guide gives you an easy-to-understand explanation of auditing-from gathering financial statements and accounting information to analyzing a client's financial position. Packed with examples, it gives you everything you need to ace an auditing course and begin a career today.

● Auditing 101-get a crash course in the world of auditing and a description of the types of tasks you'll be expected to perform during a typical day on the job

● It's risky business-find out about audit risk and arm yourself with the know-how to collect the right type of evidence to support your decisions

● Auditing in the real world-dig into tons of sample business records to perform your first audit

● Focus on finances-learn how both ends of the financial equation - balance sheet and income statement - need to be presented on your client's financial statements

● Seal the deal-get the lowdown on how to wrap up your audit and write your opinion

● After the audit-see the types of additional services that may be asked of you after you've issued your professional opinion