Accounting is NOT just a matter of good math skills. Highly developed critical thinking skills and analysis are crucial to decision-making. Strong interpersonal skills as well as effective communication in oral and written form are requisite to working directly with clients or other staff members.
Computer skills are essential.
Today's accountant is a vibrant professional with strong interpersonal skills who deals with multiple clients, departmental staff members, and company bigwigs. The duties of a staff accountant will certainly involve record-keeping, but accounting encompasses a broad range of responsibilities that often require travel, major presentations, and a great deal of interpersonal communication. The professional field of accounting has many specializations. You might choose tax accounting, cost accounting, or corporate accounting. As you rise in your career, you may become the Chief Financial Officer of your company.