Accountants and Auditors work in a normal office setting, but often work away from their desk in a client s office to perform audits. Some jobs, such as those performed by government auditors, require considerable travel. The work is often challenging and may be stressful. Accountants often work long hours under pressure during the first quarter of the calendar year, which is both tax and audit season. Trends A growing number of Accountants and Auditors have extensive computer skills and specialize in correcting problems with existing software programs.
Some Accountants develop their own software to meet unique data needs.
There is evidence that some Accountants and accounting students are leaving the field for better paying jobs in computer programming. Hours Work hours vary. Most Accountants work 40 hours per week, but overtime is required during tax season, which lasts approximately from January through mid-April. Benefit s Benefits normally include paid vacations, sick leave, group health insurance, and retirement plans. Some companies offer profit-sharing plans.