Engineer for "1111 Financial Auditors and Account"

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Hello everyone,

Myself is Gaurav. I am working in the feild of "IT Audit" for more than 6 years.

I want to apply for permanent residence under the following category

>>>> 1111 Financial Auditors and Accountants - COMPUTER AUDIT SPECIALIST

The point I am concerned about is my formal education, as the infomation provided by CIC (http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/Profile.aspx?val=1&val1=1111) doesnt specify if one can have other graduate degree insted of accounting qualifications like CGA, CA, CMA etc.

I have the following qualifications:-

Formal Education:-
Bachelor of Engineering (Information Technology) 4yrs full time

Certifications:-
CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
CIISA - Certified Internal IT Security Auditor for BS7799 by Govt of India.

Kindly advise if I can apply as "Computer Audit Specialist" under the category 1111 which can help to expedite the immigration process according to the new Fast Track process.

Thanks & Regards.

 

[rupeshhari]

just out of curiosity, isn't there a different between financial auditors and computer auditors.

I don't think qualification matter as long as one has experience. I dont know this for sure but this is what i think.

 

[PMM]

Hi

quote author=rupeshhari link=topic=23348.msg124665#msg124665 date=1249575449]
just out of curiosity, isn't there a different between financial auditors and computer auditors.

I don't think qualification matter as long as one has experience. I dont know this for sure but this is what i think.
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I think that the OP is grasping at straws, here are duties of 1111

" * Examine and analyze journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of an individual, department, company or other establishment to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls
* Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve individual or establishment's accounting and management practices
* Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
* May supervise other auditors or professionals in charge of accounting within client's establishment.

I can't see CHC finding auditing computers as anywhere near financial auditors.

PMM

 

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reply to - PMM

If such would have not been the case, then why should CIC need to mention "Computer Audit Specialist" in their list of professions related to auditing. Most of the "IT Auditors" come from technology domain & not from financial/accounting education background (as also sought by the employers).

Example titles from category "1111"

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

 

[alice_chained]

COMPUTER AUDIT SPECIALIST

Nature of Work:
Under general supervision, performs advanced level work in auditing financial systems of businesses, corporation and local governments which utilize electronic data processing equipment to process and store financial transactions and confidential data. Work involves review of computer systems to determine if data is processed correctly and is secure. Performs auditing work by assisting field auditors in auditing complex computerized records. Provides training to lower-level auditors. Contacts with attorneys, accountants and business and government officials are extensive. Considerable in-state and out-of-state travel is involved. Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is professional and technical work involving highly specialized knowledge of accounting and accounting systems, computer and computer systems and the application of electronic data processing (EDP) financial auditing concepts to very large and complex systems using advances computer audit software.

Examples of Work
Prepares system analysis of computerized accounting systems involving LAN area networks.
Prepares specifications and programs for EDP audit applications using advanced computer software.
Assists non-EDP audit staff in data retrieval during performance of an audit.
Prepares specifications and develops audit programs using various computer languages.
Assists in conducting special investigations of technical complaints involving computerized accounting systems.
Assists in providing audit staff with current documentation concerning EDP auditing concepts and technology.
Assists in the development of staff training programs involving EDP auditing.
Provides on-going computer training for field auditors.
Assists field auditors with auditing taxpayer's computerized records.
Implements and assist in-house staff in handling computerized audits such as automates audit set-up, up-loads completed audits into a master database and provides various reports based upon the information generated.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of accounting and accounting systems.
Knowledge of financial auditing techniques.
Knowledge of data processing principles, practices and techniques applicable to large-scale computers and computer systems.
Knowledge of report writing techniques.
Knowledge of statistical applications pertaining to sampling theory.
Ability to analyze and evaluate complex accounting systems.
Ability to assist staff auditors in developing audit programs.
Ability to develop specifications and write computer programs to run on LAN area networks.
Ability to write effective technical reports.
Ability to conduct financial audits through the use of a computer.
Ability to understand and apply statistical sampling applications pertaining to financial auditing.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.


Minimum Qualifications [Top]
Training:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, mathematics, business or one of the computer sciences.
Experience:
Three years of experience in accounting, auditing or in computer systems analysis which involves accounting or auditing systems.
Substitution:
(1) Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate may substitute for one year of the required experience. (2) A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the areas described above may substitute for one year of the required experience.

 

[ali786leo]

hi fellows

yes there is a big difference between accountant and computer audit specialist