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Accountants and Auditors

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.Core21505
  2. Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.Core21506
  3. Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.Core21507
  4. Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.Core21508
  5. Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required.Core21509
  6. Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters.Core21510
  7. Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.Core21511
  8. Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to confirm records are accurate.Core21512
  9. Examine records and interview workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.Core21513
  10. Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.Core21514
  11. Prepare adjusting journal entries.Core21515
  12. Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.Core21516
  13. Review taxpayer accounts, and conduct audits on-site, by correspondence, or by summoning taxpayer to office.Supplemental21525
  14. Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.Core21517
  15. Examine inventory to verify journal and ledger entries.Core21518
  16. Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.Supplemental21526
  17. Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans.Supplemental21527
  18. Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.Core21519
  19. Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.Core21520
  20. Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.Core21521
  21. Evaluate taxpayer finances to determine tax liability, using knowledge of interest and discount rates, annuities, valuation of stocks and bonds, and amortization valuation of depletable assets.Core21522
  22. Direct activities of personnel engaged in filing, recording, compiling, and transmitting financial records.Supplemental21529
  23. Examine whether the organization's objectives are reflected in its management activities, and whether employees understand the objectives.Core21523
  24. Conduct pre-implementation audits to determine if systems and programs under development will work as planned.Supplemental21530
  25. Audit payroll and personnel records to determine unemployment insurance premiums, workers' compensation coverage, liabilities, and compliance with tax laws.Core21524
  26. Develop, maintain, or analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.21531
  27. Prepare, analyze, or verify annual reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.21532
  28. Process invoices for payment.21533
  29. Review data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, or expenditures.21534

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 237 examples in 37 categories, 37 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Tax preparation software

  • 1099 ProsSoftware
  • Abacus Tax
  • Advanced Micro Systems 1099-Etc
  • American Riviera Magtax
  • ATX Total Tax Office
  • Avalara AvaTax ST
  • BNA Estate and Gift Tax Suite
  • BNA Income Tax Planning Solutions
  • BNA Sales and Use Tax Rates and Forms
  • CCH ProSystem fx TAX
  • Creative Solutions UltraTax 1040
  • H&R Block Tax
  • IDMS Account Ability
  • Income tax return preparation software
  • Intellitax financial solutions software
  • Intuit Lacerte
  • Intuit ProSeries
  • Intuit TurboTaxHot Technology
  • KPB Associates TaxStream
  • NewPortWave Year End Solutions
  • Thomson GoSystem Tax
  • Universal Tax Systems TaxWise

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Accountants Templates JAZZ-It!
  • AcornSystems Corporate Performance Management
  • Cartesis ES Magnitude
  • Exact Software Macola ES
  • Lawson ERP
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV
  • Microsoft Dynamics SL
  • NetSuite ERP
  • Oracle Fusion Applications
  • Oracle Hyperion
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
  • Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
  • Sage ERP Accpac
  • Sage MAS 200 ERP
  • Sage Platinum for Windows PFW
  • SAP Business Objects
  • SAP softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Workday softwareHot Technology

Compliance software

  • Accounting compliance software
  • ACCUCert
  • Bi3 Audit Intelligence
  • Corporate Responsibility System Technologies Limited Compliance Positioning System
  • Intrax ProcedureNet
  • Lumigent Entegra
  • Paisley Cardmap
  • Paisley Focus Control Assurance
  • Paisley RiskNavigator
  • Sage EDP Payroll Tax
  • Sage HandiSoft HandiLedger
  • Tax compliance property tax management software
  • TrendTracker Compliance Solution

Financial analysis software

  • Accounting fraud detection software
  • ACL Business Assurance Analytics
  • Audit management software
  • Audit planning and control environment software
  • AuditWare CaseWare Examiner
  • AuditWare financial reporting and auditing software
  • Automated auditors fraud detector software
  • Bi3 Financial Statement Fraud Analysis
  • BizBench
  • BNA Corporate Tax Audit Analyzer
  • Brentmark Estate Planning Quickview
  • Cammack Computations Inter-Est
  • Cartesis Magnitude iAnalysis
  • CaseWare International IDEA
  • CaseWare International IDEA SmartAnalyzer
  • CaseWare Working Papers
  • CashFlow Guardian
  • Cebos MQ1 Audit System
  • D'Arcangelo Galileo
  • Datavantage
  • Delphi Technology
  • Digital analysis tests and statistics DATAS for Excel
  • Digital analysis tests and statistics DATAS for SAS
  • Estate planning software
  • Financial Competence
  • Fixed-assets depreciation software
  • IAD Audit Leverage
  • InformationActive ActiveData for Excel
  • Internal audit software
  • Kirix ProffiPoint
  • MethodWare ProAudit Advisor
  • Microsoft FRx
  • MRO Audit Tracker
  • Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
  • OSI TrustWise
  • Paisley AutoAudit
  • Paisley IssueTrack
  • Palisade @Risk
  • Pentana audit work system PAWS
  • Pleier Audit Management System
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers TeamMate
  • Recovery audit software
  • RSM McGladrey Advanced Practice Solutions Paperless Audit
  • RSM McGladrey Auditor Assistant
  • Sage MAS 500
  • Sampson Data Pattern Index software
  • Solutions Technology & Software HR Premier
  • Star Software Fixed Asset Depreciation
  • Star Software Materiality Calculator
  • Sync Essentials Trade Accountant
  • Thomson Creative Solutions Engagement CS
  • Thomson Creative Solutions Financial Analysis CS
  • Thomson PPC e-Tools Suite
  • TimeValue software
  • TopCAATs
  • Tropics workers' compensation software

Accounting software

  • Accounts payable software
  • Accounts receivable software
  • Accurate NXG
  • AcorynSystems Activity Based Costing/Management ABC/M
  • AdaptaSoft CyberPay
  • ATX Total Accounting Office
  • ATX Total Engagement Office
  • Automation Counselors municiPAL
  • Best MIP Fund Accounting
  • CCIS AccountAbility
  • Cost accounting software
  • CYMA IV Accounting for Windows
  • Evron Computer Systems SAGE PFW (Platinum For Windows)
  • Financial reporting software
  • Financial statement software
  • FRx Software Microsoft FRx
  • Fund accounting software
  • General ledger software
  • Heron CrossTie General Ledger
  • Intuit QuickBooksHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Lead Activity Analyzer
  • Lead Business Analyzer
  • Micronetics Xpert Write-up
  • Multiview Accounts Receivable
  • New Millennium Communications Genesis Accounting
  • Pro Systems Client Write-Up System for Windows
  • Profit Developers Electronic File Interchange
  • PROPHIX Enterprise
  • Roundtable Software Advantage Accounting System
  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • Sage BusinessWorks
  • Sage CPAAccounts Payable
  • Sage CPAAccounts Receivable
  • Sage CPAClient Checkbook
  • Sageworks ProfitCents
  • SAP ConcurHot Technology
  • Softrax Revenue Management
  • Summit Software Summit Biofuels Accounting
  • Tax software
  • UA Business Software Professional Edition

Analytical or scientific software

  • ACL Audit Exchange
  • Arbutus Analyzer
  • Guidance Software EnCase Enterprise
  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
  • SASHot Technology
  • WizSoft WizRule

Document management software

  • Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
  • Document management system software
  • Iron Mountain Accutrac records management software
  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology
  • OmniRIM Records Management Suite
  • Sage CPADocument Manager

Data base reporting software

  • ADP Super Report Writer
  • SAP Crystal Reports

Human resources software

  • ADP Workforce Now
  • CPSI EHR System
  • Human resource management software HRMS
  • Sage HRMS

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • Alteryx softwareHot Technology
  • IBM Cognos Impromptu
  • Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
  • Qlik Tech QlikView
  • TableauHot Technology

Data base management system software

  • Apache Solr
  • Teradata DatabaseHot Technology

Inventory management software

  • Asset management software

Data base user interface and query software

  • Best Software CPAPayroll
  • Data entry software
  • Database software
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
  • Practice management software PMS
  • Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology
  • Yardi softwareHot Technology
  • Yardi Systems Yardi Enterprise

Billing and invoicing software

  • Billing software
  • Choice Technologies PowerBill +
  • Client billing software
  • Invoice software

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
  • Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft Works

Data mining software

  • Data extraction software
  • WizSoft WizWhy

Desktop communications software

  • Eko

Medical software

  • Epic SystemsHot Technology
  • Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
  • Medical condition coding software
  • Medical procedure coding software
  • MEDITECH softwareHot Technology

Development environment software

  • eXtensible Business Reporting Language XBRL
  • Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Google DocsHot Technology
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Google SheetsHot Technology
  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Google Slides
  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

  • IBM Notes
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Enterprise system management software

  • IBM Power Systems software

Information retrieval or search software

  • LexisNexis

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

  • Microsoft Publisher

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Operating system software

  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
  • UNIXHot Technology

Transaction security and virus protection software

  • NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software

Time accounting software

  • Payroll software
  • WorkForce Software EmpCenter Time and Attendance

Object or component oriented development software

  • RHot Technology
  • SwiftHot Technology

Enterprise application integration software

  • SAP BusinessObjects Data Integrator

Video creation and editing software

  • TechSmith Camtasia

Risk management data and analysis software

  • Thomson Reuters Risk Management

Transaction server software

  • Tumbleweed SecureTransport

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Collect evidence for legal proceedings.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Investigate legal issues.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

  • Calculate tax information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Assess financial status of clients.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Processing Information

  • Verify accuracy of records.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Verify accuracy of financial information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

  • Conduct financial or regulatory audits.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Examine financial records.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Examine financial records or processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze budgetary or accounting data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze financial information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze business or financial data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 66 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 3
    • Augments 55
    • Supports 2
    • Informs 6

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Develop business or financial information systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 7 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 1
    • Supports 5
    • Informs 1
    • Java spring developmentmindrally/skills933 installsAugments
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Awsclaudeskills.infoSupports
    • system-designwondelai/skills6,203 installsSupports
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Architecture patternssickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills900 installsSupports
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Pass
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Software architecturedavila7/claude-code-templates530 installsSupports
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare financial documents.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 2 of 2 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 2
  • Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Report information to managers or other personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

  • Coordinate regulatory documentation activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Prepare operational budgets.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Oversee business processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise others on business or operational matters.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Advise others on human resources topics.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Advise others on financial matters.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Performing Administrative Activities

  • Pay charges, fees, or taxes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill3 of 25
Distinct tools75
Level mix
  • Replaces 3
  • Augments 58
  • Supports 7
  • Informs 7

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.