accountant


Introduction

This article is useful for anyone that want to learn more about being an accountant. You will learn many things like How much does an accountant make per year, what are the basics of the job, how you can become one and much more. It guaranteed that you would learn something new.


What is it like to be an accountant ?

It's a incredible job because It's a career that has a lot of opportunities.


What do accountants do?

An accountant can do many things. They are in charge of keeping the records up to date, they prepare financial records, they compute taxes and, they make sure that all the transactions and work follow the laws. Also, they are always reviewing other people work to make sure that everything is correct.


What do accountants do on a typical day?

They keep the tracks of all the payment and the money transactions.


Where do accountants work?

Accountants are needed in a lot of company, and government. They work in office or from home if they are Self-employed.


How can I become an accountant ?

To become certified accountant, you need at least an accounting degree, and after you may have to specify in a topic and complete a master.


How much money do accountants make?

A lot of things can influence how much money an accountant can make per year but in average an accountant make 71 000 dollars per year.


What kinds of additional training do accountants need?

Doing a master in a related topic can be very useful to find a good paying job, but every country have their own certifications.


What are the dangers of being an accountant ?

They are not a lot of danger related to being an accountant except if you make a mistake while working.


What are the chances that accountants will be replaced by robots soon?

The chance are relatively high because as of today, software already do most of the accountant's jobs. In the future, more advanced software could replace a large majority of accountants.


What age do accountants retire at?

The average year is 65 years old.


Conclusion

I'm currently finishing my cegep in Social Science, next year I'm going to university to complete a degree in accounting and a master in taxation. My goal is to be self-employed and run my own business.


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