Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Career Pathways
Question 1 • Career Explorations A
Click this link to view O*NET’s Tasks section for Accountants. Note that common tasks are listed toward the top, and less common tasks are listed toward the bottom. According to O*NET, what are some common tasks performed by Accountants? Check all that apply.reporting to management regarding financescreating and managing appointment schedules for high-level managers in a companyestablishing tables of accounts and assigning entries to accountsinterviewing employees and customers who have complaints about managementpreparing, examining, or analyzing accounting records, financial statements, or financial reportsdeveloping and documenting recordkeeping and accounting systems
Answer
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reporting to management regarding finances
B
creating and managing appointment schedules for high-level managers in a company
C
establishing tables of accounts and assigning entries to accounts
D
interviewing employees and customers who have complaints about management
E
preparing, examining, or analyzing accounting records, financial statements, or financial reports
F
developing and documenting recordkeeping and accounting systems
Explanation
Accountants commonly prepare or analyze accounting records and financial statements, set up accounts and assign entries, and develop or document accounting systems. They may also report financial information to management. Creating executives’ appointment schedules and interviewing people about complaints against management are not typical accounting tasks.
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