What Is an Auditor?

An auditor is primarily concerned with reporting on the financial position of an organization and on the results of its operations for a period of time. Auditors are hired to express an opinion as to whether the published financial statements of the organization are true and represent a fair view of their financial position and the results of its operations for the period for which such statements are prepared.
The auditor is responsible for ensuring that financial statements are properly prepared free of material misstatement caused by error or fraud. …