What Is an Independent Auditor?
An independent auditor is a person with an accounting credential who does not have any affiliations with the company upon which he or she offers an opinion. Independent auditors are often used for audits to increase the integrity of the audit by ensuring that conflicts of interest do not taint it. Some accounts make the focus of their careers the provision of auditing services while others may offer an assortment of accounting services including audits. People who need to find an independent auditor can check with a certifying or professional organization for accountants to find listings of practitioners in their area.
