Accountants

(NOC 1111)
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Career Description

Accountants plan, organize and administer accounting systems for individuals and establishments.

Duties May Include


  • Plan, set up and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals, departments within organizations, businesses and other establishments
  • Examine accounting records and prepare financial statements and reports
  • Develop and maintain cost finding, reporting and internal control procedures
  • Examine financial accounts and records and prepare income tax returns from accounting records
  • Analyze financial statements and reports and provide financial, business and tax advice
  • May act as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings
  • May supervise and train articling students, other accountants or administrative technicians.

Examples of Titles

Accountant
Certified General Accountant (C.G.A)
Certified Management Accountant (C.M.A.)
Chartered Accountant (C.A.)
Chief Accountant

Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:

Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Accounting Bachelor; Honours; Co-op
Commerce Bachelor; Honours
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Accounting & Finance (BComm) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Science and Financial Management Bachelor; Co-op
Sustainability and Financial Management Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Accounting (BAcc) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Accounting (BCom) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Business Administration - Accounting, Audit and Information Technology Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Modified on May 13, 2025