Accountants analyse, report and give advice on the operations and affairs of businesses and individuals.   

Accountants work for a variety of organisations, from families, retail outlets, banks and accounting firms, to rock bands or sporting organisations. They may work on their own or with other accountants.

Accountants perform different tasks depending on the area of accounting in which they work.

Some types of accountants are:

• Auditors
• Budget Accountants
• Bursars
• Management Accountants (also Cost Accountants)
• Finance Managers
• Investment Analysts
• Liquidators and Receivers
• Systems Accountants:
• Taxation Consultants/Taxation Agents
• Treasurers

The qualifications required to become an accountant depend on the type of accountant you want to be.

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