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Accountants are key figures in helping organizations and people keep their finances in order. For instance, they might ensure a company\u2019s financial records are correct and legal or file someone\u2019s annual tax returns. In other words, they handle accounting<\/a> or money matters. But what does an accountant do in their day-to-day work life? In this guide, we’ll discuss accountants’ responsibilities and how to become one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is an Accountant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, what do accountants do? An accountant is a financial professional who tackles an array of duties. For instance, they might issue reports on a company\u2019s financial performance or track an organization\u2019s business transactions. A corporate or private accountant works internally for a company, like Citi<\/a> or JPMorgan Chase<\/a>.  On the other hand, public accountants work for an accounting  firm<\/a> or business that provides accounting and other financial services<\/a> to clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were around 1.4 million<\/a> accountants and auditors<\/a> in the U.S. in 2022 and employment of these accounting professionals is estimated to grow about 6%<\/a> over the coming decade.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPursuing a career in accounting is hard work, but you\u2019ll likely find it to be a rewarding career,\u201d says Richard Deosingh, district president in the New York City office of staffing company Robert Half International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depending on where they work, accounting professionals may handle responsibilities like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n