You should consider all of these factors as you assess which path to take. Performs tests on financial statement accuracy, strength of internal financial controls and systems, and interviews client personnel regarding changes in business focus, structure, and financial policy. Seasonal responsibilities include inventory observations and counts, interim financial statement analysis and maintaining and building client personnel relationships. Begins to develop industry specialty such as Banking, Retail, Manufacturing, High Technology, etc. Staff Internal Auditor - Duties are similar to staff auditor.
Many firms hire staff exclusively with public accounting experience.
IRS Revenue Agent FBI Agent Secret Service Agent U.S. Postal Inspector Drug Enforcement Agent Federal Reserve Staff Analyst Staff Tax Accountant - Prepares individual, corporate, partnership and trust tax returns for clients as needed. Participates in 300-1000 hours of financial statements audits typically in first two years depending on state CPA licensing requirements. Staff Corporate Accountant - Analyzes and reconciles various accounts, ledgers and books of record. May assist in financial statement analysis, preparation of budgets and misc. Auditor Staff Info.