Nontraditional Majors in Audit

Hi, I’m Allyson Edwards, and this is The Bottom Line.

If you haven’t thought about a career in internal audit, you’re not alone. Years ago, when I first got started as a political science major, I thought Internal Audit was the realm of accounting and business majors. But now, several years later? I’ve never looked back.

Internal audit gives you a front-row seat to how organizations really work. It’s easily one of the best first jobs out there because you get to learn about every single part of the business—from operations to finance to the C-suite.

And here is the thing: the field is changing. It needs people who think differently. So, if you’re a recent grad or early in your career, this is for you. Your major isn't just a degree—it’s a massive advantage.

Take my background, for instance. As a political science major, I was trained to understand systems, incentives, and governance. I can use that to look at how one small decision can ripple through an entire organization.

Or look at English and Communications majors—they are the ones who can take complex, messy data and turn those findings into clear, impactful stories that leadership can actually understand and use.

Whether you studied Psychology, History, or Philosophy, if you come from a "non-traditional" major, your perspective is exactly what this profession needs right now to stay ahead of risk.

Ready to see where your background fits? Read the full breakdown in our post on how your major could make you a great auditor.

Thank you for listening to the Bottom Line, and have a great day.