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Accountants are responsible for managing all the company’s financial reports, ledgers, and books of accounts. They are also responsible for ensuring the accuracy of these reports and their timely dissemination to all relevant stakeholders.
The skills and qualifications of accountants are similar to those of their counterparts in the finance department. In fact, in smaller companies, the responsibilities fall under the same department or even to the same person. Accountants need to have a good grasp of various accounting rules and treatments, as well as tax and regulatory issues. They also require the ability to work with numbers and an understanding of how to utilise accounting software. This step-by-step guide will show you how to develop those skills, enabling you to launch your career in accounting.