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Accounting is a career that offers many job opportunities and advancements, and a little
hard work will inevitably lead to happiness and success. Accountants have different duties
depending on the size and nature of the company where they are employed. Usually
accountants prepare and analyze financial reports that polish up-to-date information for
government agencies, businesses, and other organizations. The data accountants provide
information that influences nearly every business and government decision. This is
important because a company financial condition is the most important thing. Accountants
also have many opportunities for part-time work especially with small businesses. There
are four major Accounting fields: Management, public, government, and internal auditing.
Most accountants are management accountants that are usually employed by a single
company to handle their financial records. A few management accountants function as
internal auditors, a fast growing field. About 1/3 of all accountants are public accountants.
They usually specialize in taxes, and they work for themselves or for an accounting firm.
Government accountants maintain and examine the financial records of government
agencies and check the record of businesses and individuals whose financial activities are
connected with government agencies. Internal auditors review financial records and
reports, to judge their reliability. They also review procedures and controls. They appraise
the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and check to make sure their companies are
competing with corporate policies and government regulations. (Encyclopedia of Careers
1-5, VGMs Careers Encyclopedia 1-4), Church andsmall business Accountants need to
meet some qualifications such as; being neat, accurate, articulate, honest, responsible, and
