why become an accountant

Here's why you may want to become an accountant

Certainly, if you enjor the following type of work, you may want to consider becoming an accountant . . .

• Helping operations run efficiently, keeping accurate records, and making sure government regulations are adhered to correctly.
• Preparing financial documents in order to provide information to clients.
• Analyzing budgets.
• Doing financial and investment planning.
• Working with computers.

Working Conditions may also factor into why a person would want to become an accountant

Most accountants and auditors work in a typical office setting. Self-employed accountants may be able to do part of their work at home. Accountants and auditors employed by public accounting firms and government agencies may travel frequently to perform audits at branches of their firm, clients' places of business, or government facilities.

Most accountants and auditors generally work a standard 40-hour week, but many work longer hours, particularly if they are self-employed and have numerous clients. Tax specialists often work long hours during the tax season.

However, it is also true that with the right clientele certain accountants are able to work only two or three months out of the year and make enough money to be able to take off most of the rest of the year. Although this is rare, it is possible - certainly a valid reason for why someone might want to become an accountant.

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Job Outlook is another reason why you might want to become an accountant

Employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2012. An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and increased scrutiny of company finances will drive growth. In addition to openings resulting from growth, the need to replace accountants and auditors who retire or transfer to other occupations will produce numerous job openings in this large occupation.

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Note: information is partially based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics