Auditor

An individual who is qualified to perform financial and accounting audits. An auditor is appointed to examine, correct and verify the accuracy of records and financial accounts, and to form an opinion about the authenticity and correctness of such records, by verifying the accuracy and reliability of the recorded transactions from the evidence available. They are expected to perform an unbiased evaluation. An auditor can be an internal employee or an external consultant.

Analyst

A financial professional who has expertise in evaluating investments and puts together “buy”, “sell” or “hold” recommendations for securities. They may be also known as a “financial analyst” or a “security analyst”. Analysts are typically employed by broking firms, investment advisors or mutual funds. They do the leg work for brokers, preparing the research they use for trading. Analysts usually specialize in specific industries or sectors to allow for comprehensive and specialized research capacity.