Careers

Career Overviews

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  Tax Preparer Career Overview

  May 5, 2021 | Staff Writers

  Tax preparation involves preparing tax returns, including income tax returns, for taxpayers and their representatives. Tax preparers determine the amount clients should receive from or pay to the government. Most...

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  Tax Manager Career Overview

  April 28, 2021 | Staff Writers

  Tax management deals with tax compliance and reporting for an organization, considering local, state, and federal tax laws. Tax managers handle tax filings for their company, focusing on providing accuracy...

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  Forensic Accountant Career Overview

  May 5, 2021 | Staff Writers

  Forensic accounting blends auditing, accounting, and investigatory skills to assess financial documents. Forensic accountants often review accounting systems and practices related to criminal and legal investigations. While the field is...

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  Financial Analyst Career Overview

  April 28, 2021 | Staff Writers

  The phrase financial analysis has become commonly used in everyday business-related language, just like stock brokerage or investment banking; however, not everyone understands what it actually means. Professional financial analysis...

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  CPA Career Overview

  April 28, 2021 | Staff Writers

  Accounting involves recording financial information, preparing financial documents, and analyzing financial records. Public accounting focuses on financial documents that clients must disclose to the public, such as tax documents. Although...

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  Cost Accountant Career Overview

  April 28, 2021 | Staff Writers

  While all accountants review, examine, and prepare financial documents, the type of documents they work with and the venues they work within can vary considerably. Even in a specialized role,...

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  Bookkeeper Career Overview

  May 5, 2021 | Staff Writers

  Bookkeeping entails recording, managing, and monitoring financial transactions for businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations. Bookkeepers record sales receipts, vendor invoices, and other financial transactions. Businesses rely on bookkeepers' records to...

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  Financial Planner Career Overview

  May 5, 2021 | Staff Writers

  Financial planning entails evaluating financial resources and obligations to make smart decisions regarding spending, savings, and investments. This includes financial analysis, the observation of financial data such as budgets or...

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  Accounting Assistant Career Overview

  April 28, 2021 | Staff Writers

  The accounting field provides ample employment opportunities for professionals with a range of educational backgrounds. The financial and business industry is growing faster than other sectors. The  (BLS) projects the field...

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  Internal Auditor Career Overview

  May 5, 2021 | Staff Writers

  Internal auditing refers to an analysis of a company's internal controls, including its accounting processes and corporate governance. This type of auditing ensures compliance with tax regulations and laws. Throughout...