Positions In Public Accounting
Introduction In the field of public accounting, the CPA provides consulting services or acts as an impartial third party for numerous customers. In the United States, there are currently approximately 46,000 public accounting firms, ranging in size from little local accounting practices to major international CPA firms. The following lists requirements for several public accounting positions: Staff Auditor Under the direction of a Senior, a Staff Auditor (1-3 years) completes the detailed work of a financial audit. Usually, staff auditors begin leading minor audits at the two-year mark. Tax Staff Under the direction of a Tax Senior or Tax Manager, Tax Staff (1-3 years) prepares tax returns, investigates tax-related inquiries, and provides tax advice to customers. Management Services or Consulting Staff Under the direction of a Senior or Manager, Management Services/Consulting Staff (1-3 years) offers a range of consulting and management advice services as well as audits the integri