Accounting involves maintaining proper records of financial operations for businesses as well as for individuals. Accountants’ job involves filling out tax forms and filing for tax returns, among other things.
Most accountants work for private firms and the government. A small portion is self-employed. An accountant could be either a tax accountant or a forensic accountant. They generally are employed to make sure that their employers have paid proper taxes and reported their profits, or otherwise, properly. Other than that, they might also be asked to provide investment planning, budget creation and certain legal services. Their services are called upon as and when their employer deems fit.
