How do they match: Accountants and Auditors

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans.
Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.
Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to confirm records are accurate.
Prepare, analyze, or verify annual reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Process invoices for payment.
Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
Review taxpayer accounts, and conduct audits on-site, by correspondence, or by summoning taxpayer to office.

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