Accountant Job Description

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• Job Description
  Accountants and auditors help to ensure that firms are run efficiently, public records kept accurately, and taxes paid properly and on time. There is analysis and communication of financial information for various entities such as companies, individual clients, and Federal, State, and local governments. Other duties of the accountant include offering budget analysis, financial and investment planning, information technology consulting, and limited legal services. Accountants are usually employed in commerce and industry. The big Four auditors are the largest employers of accountants worldwide. Also, there are many commonly recognised accounting qualifications such as the Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and Chartered Accountant (CA).
• - What I dont like about the job
  The job involves figures which may be tedious work for some. Accountants work long hours to meet deadlines and may face immense pressure to complete their work, which may be repetitive over time.
• - What I like about the job
  Accountants work in offices which are clean and well-lit environments. Working in the finance industry allows the accountant to understand how well the company has done throughout the year, giving him or her, a bird's eye view of the condition of the company.
• - Work Hours
  Accountants generally work a standard 40-hour week, but some work 50 hours a week or more. Tax accountants often work long hours during the tax season, from January to April.
• - Who may like this job
  People may want to be accountants if they are good at math, and have good analytical skills. They also should be able to write well, so that they can tell others about their findings.
• - Salary Range
  In May 2008, the average yearly wages of accountants and auditors were $65 840. Earnings of accountants depend on how long they have been working.
• - Qualifications
  For registration as public accountants in Singapore, upon satisfying the other requirements pertaining to practical experience and professional membership under the Accountants Act, please consult Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) and Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)

  
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