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Definition
Auditor; a person who reviews financial statements or checks compliance with industry regulations.
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How it's used
Professional titles in Hong Kong often blend English terminology with Cantonese structure. While this is the standard term for an auditor, people working in the field frequently refer to their job simply as doing audit, using the English loanword directly in conversation. It carries a connotation of long hours and high pressure, especially during the busy season.
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He has been an auditor for a few years, it is very tiring.
Have you found an auditor to help check the accounts yet?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 會計師, which is a general accountant. While an auditor is a type of accountant, the specific role of verifying financial statements and compliance is distinct.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
