Accountant
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Accountants use numbers and financial statements to paint a picture of the health of a company, organization, or individual. By using their skills in accounting, law, and finance, they analyze profits and losses. They provide information that investors and business owners need to see how a company is doing over time.
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JOSIE LANE
Current position
Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
B.Com in Accounting & Finance/ Commerce in Accountancy
BBA in Accounting & Finance
What you need to get started
Soft Skills
Strong written and oral communication
Organization and attention to detail
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Time management
Systems analysis
Mathematical and deductive reasoning
Critical thinking
Active learning
Data analysis
Attention to detail
Taxes
Interpersonal Communication
Adaptability
Software proficiency
Industry Knowledge
Spreadsheet Proficiency
Technical Skills
Knowledge of accountancy software
Strong in mathematics
Understanding of accounting procedure
Ability to work for a longer duration in an environment of computing area
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