Accountants and auditors help to ensure that the nation's firms are run efficiently, its public records kept accurately, and its taxes paid properly and on time. Beyond the fundamental tasks of the occupation; preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents in order to provide information to clients, many accountants are required to possess a wide range of knowledge and skills. Accountants and auditors are expanding the services they offer to include budget analysis, financial and investment planning, information technology consulting, and limited legal services. …
