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Financial auditors and accountants

National Occupation Code (NOC): 1111  ยท  Browse All Occupations

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. Articling students in accounting firms are included in this unit group.

Alternate Job Titles

  • Accountant
  • Accountant-controller
  • Accountants Supervisor
  • Accounting Controller
  • Analyst-accountant
  • Assistant Controller
  • Audit Unit Head - Taxation
  • Auditor - Finance
  • Auditor-CA (chartered Accountant)
  • Auditor-chartered Accountant (CA)
  • Auditors Supervisor
  • Bank Branch Accountant
  • Bank Reserves Auditor
  • Bankruptcy Trustee
  • Budget Accountant
  • CA (chartered Accountant)
  • CA (chartered Accountant) Student
  • Certified General Accountant (CGA)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • CGA (certified General Accountant)
  • Chartered Accountant (CA)
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) Student
  • Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified General Accountant (CPA, CGA)
  • Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Management Accountant (CPA, CMA)
  • Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA)
  • Chief Accountant
  • Claims Accountant
  • CMA (certified Management Accountant)
  • Computer Audit Specialist
  • Cost Accountant
  • Cost Accounting Supervisor
  • Departmental Accountant
  • Division Controller - Accounting
  • Field Auditor - Finances
  • Financial Accountant
  • Financial Auditor
  • Financial Control Officer
  • General Accountant
  • Income Tax Adjuster
  • Income Tax Adviser
  • Income Tax Consultant
  • Income Tax Expert
  • Income Tax Investigator
  • Income Tax Specialist
  • Industrial Accountant
  • Industrial Auditor
  • Intermediate Accountant
  • Internal Audit Project Manager
  • Internal Audit Supervisor - Finances
  • Internal Auditor
  • Internal Auditor - Finances
  • Internal Auditors Supervisor - Finances
  • Machine Processing Accountant
  • Management Accountant
  • Management Accounting Chief
  • Manufacturing Accountant
  • Plant Accountant
  • Plant Controller
  • Production Accountant
  • Project Accountant
  • Property Accountant
  • Public Accountant
  • Public Accountants Chief
  • Public Accountants Supervisor
  • Reinsurance Analyst
  • Sales Auditor - Finances
  • Senior Accounting Analyst
  • Senior Cost Accountant
  • Senior Intern Auditor
  • Tax Accountant
  • Tax Adviser
  • Tax Analyst
  • Tax Auditor
  • Tax Consultant
  • Tax Evaluator
  • Tax Examiner
  • Tax Expert
  • Tax Specialist
  • Taxation Rulings Officer
  • Accountant
  • Chief Accountant
  • Financial Auditor
  • Income Tax Expert
  • Industrial Accountant
  • Internal Auditor
  • Manager Financial Planning And Analysis
  • Finance Analyst
  • Lead Audit
  • Manager, Assurance And Advisory
  • Accounting Analyst
  • Part Time Night Auditor

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Median Income by Education

The following table details the median income for various education levels for financial auditors and accountants.

Education Level Median Income
No certificate, diploma or degree N/A
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate $51,008
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma $31,892
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma $54,395
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level $51,537
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above $64,518
Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree $60,316
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

Median Income by Gender

The following table details median income by gender for financial auditors and accountants.

Gender Median Income
Male $60,316
Female $70,027
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Extracted Salary Information (91 samples)

The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for financial auditors and accountants.

$29,250.00
Lowest Observed
$140,000.00
Highest Observed
$50,000.00
25th Percentile
$63,202.91
Average
$60,000.00
Median
$75,000.00
75th Percentile

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Regional Employment Participation by Age Group

This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for financial auditors and accountants

Age Group Employed Individuals
15 to 24 years 660
25 to 34 years 2,880
35 to 44 years 3,685
45 to 54 years 4,215
55 to 64 years 2,605
65 to 74 years 585
75 years and over 70
Total 14,705
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type

This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for financial auditors and accountants. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.

Employment Type Employed Individuals
Full Time 4,620
Part Time 10,130
Total 14,750
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Regional Employment Participation by Gender

This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for financial auditors and accountants. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.

Gender Employed Individuals
Male 6,815
Female 7,890
Total 14,705
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker

This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for financial auditors and accountants. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.

Class Employed Individuals
Employee 12,630
Self Employed 2,080
Total 14,705
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status

This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for financial auditors and accountants. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.

Labour Status Individuals
Employed 14,250
Unemployed 455
Total 14,705
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Regional Employment Participation by Education Level

This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for financial auditors and accountants. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.

Education Level Individuals
No certificate, diploma or degree 10
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate 780
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 80
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 2,360
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 540
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 10,975
Total 14,750
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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