Accountants work in business and industrial organizations, educational institutions, government and private firms that offer accounting services to the public. Duties vary from one position to another but, in general, accountants: 1) design and administer accounting and information systems that include records of assets, liabilities and business transactions2) prepare budgets, tax returns and financial statements 3) analyze financial information to assist in planning financial management policies, business strategies and the control and use of business assets 4) provide personal and corporate income tax and estate planning services 5) provide internal and external auditing services (for more information, see the Internal Auditor occupational profile) 6) make recommendations regarding solutions to business and financial problems 7) provide support in litigation matters serve as bankruptcy trustees and business valuators. More...Occupation description courtesy of the Alberta Learning Information Service www.alis.alberta.ca