Required information The following information applies to the questions displayed below The Four Types of Auditors In addition to independent auditors that audit financial statements, there are several other types of auditors. Independent auditors generally perform financial statement audits; internal auditors perform operational audits; and governmental auditors (e.g. IRS auditors) generally perform compliance audits. As you review the different types of auditors that exist, think about their similarities and differences. Many think of auditors as simply "IRS auditors," but it's important to see how broad the spectrum really is. Roll your cursor over each type of auditor and, based on the hint given, pick the type of work this auditor performs. Governmental Financial Statement Internal Auditors IRS Auditors Auditors Auditors Audit the Company They Work For Report to Congress or Municipal Governments Enforce Federal Tax Independent-Audit Financial Statements Laws Only