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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 companys 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 and small businessAccountants need to meet some qualifications such as; being
neat, accurate, articulate, honest, responsible, and able to work with limited supervision.
