211140 Accountants and auditors prepare, research, analyze, and verify financial reports that furnish information to customers in all businesses, industries and government organizations. The four major fields are management, public and governmental accounting, and internal auditing. Most Accountants work 40 hours a week with additional overtime during busy seasons. They may receive extra pay or compensating time off for overtime. Fringe benefits normally include paid vacations, sick leave, group health insurance and retirement plans.
Some companies offer profit-sharing plans.
CPA firms often pay for CPA exams, professional courses and professional society membership dues. Some leave to open their own practices. Management Accountants may become senior-level supervisors or department managers. A few become Controllers, Treasurers, or Chief Financial Officers. Click Right facing arrow to replay the Video, Speaker Icon to control Sound.