M/S AAA & Associates 2.23

The day-to-day activities of a chartered accountant can vary according to the size and type of organisation, but we generally involve:

1.preparing financial statements, business plans, commentaries and budgets for management or client reports;
2.regularly undertaking audits, involving the examination of the organisation's accounts, inspecting the organisation's current practices, investigating any financial irregularities and recommending improvements;
3.reviewing, implementing and adapting new and existing financial systems and controls;
4.producing and analysing annual and monthly accounts;
5.providing regular financial reports, as and when they are needed;
6.managing expenditure, credit, payroll and investments;
7.liaising with clients (individuals or businesses) or non-financial members of staff, providing financial information and advice;
8.advising managers on financial policy and control, such as the costs and benefits of a particular project;
9.dealing with, and advising on tax issues, ensuring compliance with tax legislation;
10.advising clients on areas of business improvement, or dealing with insolvency.