People approved as auditors have the right to use the professional title of auditor once their details are added to the PRH’s Finnish Register of Auditors. People approved as KRT auditors have the right to use the professional title of sustainability auditor once their details have been added to the PRH’s Finnish Register of Auditors.
The PRH approves a person as an auditor or a sustainability au ...
If you are applying to attend an auditor examination for the first time, start by applying for permission to take the examination using our application form.
With the same application, you can apply for permission to take multiple different examinations. You must register for each examination specifically. You can register for multiple examinations using the same form. You will find the application forms and the instructions on our website in Finnish and Swedish.
New auditors must attach the following documents to their registration form to ensure that they meet the approval requirements:
The PRH also checks the extracts from the criminal and fine records for those seeking approval.
You must apply for the right to attend the examination and register for the examination by the deadline specified by the PRH. To participate in the HT examination, you must have at least a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree is a requirement for the KHT and JHT examinations. In addition, you must have completed the required studies and have two years of practical experience in auditing at the time of participating in the examination. The JHT examination also requires studies or work experience in public administration.
To participate in the KRT examination, you must have at least a Bachelor’s degree. In addition, you must have completed the required studies and have eight months of practical experience in engagements related to sustainability reporting at the time of participating in the examination.
In certain cases, you can also obtain permission to attend the examination using an alternative examination route.
Once you have obtained permission, you can take the auditor examination. If you want to apply to become an auditor, you must meet the general eligibility requirements for an auditor. When registering as an auditor, you must have three years’ practical experience in auditing. Before being registered as an auditor, you must also give an auditor's affirmation before the court. On our website, you will find more information in Finnish and Swedish about the date and time of examinations as well as the requirements for the approval of examinations.