Individuals who enter the field are thorough, have analytical ability, and the facility to work with numbers. They possess good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Generally they are conservative with sound judgement and common sense. Accounting positions are found in all businesses, industry, and governments. The major areas of the field of accounting are public, management, or government accounting, and internal auditing.
Accounting is the language of economic measurement.
Accountants are business advisors who analyze information, plan financial strategies, and solve problems. Auditors review, evaluate, and certify company financial statements and set regulations for procedures, in accordance with laws and government regulations. Many choose to specialize or concentrate on a particular phase of accounting, such as cost accounting, auditing, budgeting, taxation, investments, management consulting services, or personal financial planning. To specialize in tax accounting, one usually has a master's degree in taxation or a law degree. They also possess sound judgement and strong interpersonal skills.