Chartered professional accountant, chartered accountant (CPA, CA)

Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Auditing firm or department. Private company, corporation or industry. Accounting firm. Tasks: Identify clients' financial goals and objectives. Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements. Plan, set up and administer accounting systems. Supervise staff. Train staff. Analyze clients' financial records. Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control. Develop financial plans for clients. Prepare reports and audit findings. Prepare financial statements and reports. Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices. Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements. Prepare income tax returns fr...