And because they constantly interact with clients, accountants should be effective communicators. Whether it's the money-laundering stoner in "Weeds" or the dorky auditor in "Parks and Recreation ...

An audit is an official assessment of a person or company's financial accounts by professional accountants. Audits serve as a crucial cornerstone of the financial world. They provide stakeholders ...

With public companies, the main duty of an auditor is to determine whether a company's financial statements follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). An auditor protects businesses ...