

The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are a set of rules, guidelines and principles companies of all sizes and across industries in the U.S. A CPA is well versed in helping clients avoid IRS audits and if an audit does occur a CPA can represent the client. A chartered account can not represent a client during an IRS audit.

A Certified Public Accounting title may be necessary, which will require additional testing and.

Preferred degree programs include accounting, finance, or business. Account analysts require a Bachelor's degree in an area related to both mathematics and business. Account analysts provide reports necessary for higher-level decision makers.
