Government accountants are employed at all levels of government (federal, state, and local), and may even work for a not-for-profit organization. At the federal level, government accountants may investigate white-collar crime allegations, perform financial statement audits for government agencies, or conduct research on emerging accounting issues. At the state and local levels, government accountants often perform financial, performance, and compliance audits, recommending corrective action where needed.
Types of services performed
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Efficiency assessments
- Regulation compliance
- Budget development
- Financial data examination
- Report preparation
Useful skills, characteristics and subject areas of knowledge
- Analytical
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Overall business function
- Interpersonal communication
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Computer Systems
- Computer applications
- Government structure
- Government function
- Independence
Education and Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Additional education in Communication and Government
- Certified Public Accountant designation
- Certified Fraud Examiner designation
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