Accumulate, analyze, and summarize operational cost data for internal management.

Test internal control and accounting information systems, conducting statistical samples of transactions. Perform special tests to uncover defalcations and perform operational audits for profit improvement recommendations.

Prepare federal, state, and local income tax returns or assist in providing information to public accountants who offer those services. Prepare sales tax, property tax, or payroll tax filings.

Accumulate and format financial data as needed for public entity SEC filings.

Chief accounting executive responsible for organizing, directing, and controlling the work of the accounting personnel who collect, summarize, and interpret financial data for the use of management, creditors, investors, and taxing authorities. As a member of the top management team, this individual helps develop forecasts for proposed projects of the organization, measuring actual performance against operating plans and standards, and interpreting the results of operations for all levels of management.

Direct and supervise the work of the controller. May supervise the internal auditing function. Advices corporate CEOs with respect to financial reporting, financial stability, liquidity and growth, and financial strategy, design, and execution.

Budget, forecast, and analyze processes that support an organization’s financial health and business.

Oversee business financial health and cash positions; considering investments, business decisions, short- and long-term goals, and generally keeping the business within its set parameters.

Internal process which examines accounting practices, risk controls, compliance, and business procedures.

Collect, summarize, and report financial data for internal and external reporting.

Positions may be sought in the FBI, IRS, treasury department, and government accounting office.

Positions may be sought in the executive branch of state government as state treasurer or state auditor. Other options exist in state treasury in the controller and revenue departments.

Cities and towns require controllers and accounting personnel to process, summarize, and report local financial data.

Test internal control and accounting information systems, conducting statistical samples of transactions; perform special tests to uncover defalcations; and perform operational audits for improvement recommendations.

Determine whether the organization is following provisions of laws, regulations and contractual grant, or loan agreements. The purpose of compliance auditing is to identify instances of significant deviation from specific requirements and to seek corrective action.

Perform as a result of reported allegations related to improper activities by government employees or agencies.

Investigate white collar crimes and alleged acts in violation of laws and regulations.

Collect, summarize, and report financial data for internal and external reporting.

Test internal control and accounting information systems. Frequently conduct statistical samples of document approval, perform special tests to uncover defalcations, and perform operational audits for profit improvement recommendations.

Chief accounting executive responsible for organizing, directing, and controlling the work of the accounting personnel who collect, summarize, and interpret financial data for the use of management, creditors, investors, and taxing authorities. As a member of the top management team, this individual helps develop forecasts for proposed projects of the organization, measures actual performance against operating plans and standards, and interprets the results of operations for all levels of management.

Advise the CEO/exec director of the organization with respect to financial reporting, financial stability and liquidity, and financial growth. Direct and supervise the work of the controller, treasurer, and sometimes internal auditing manager. Other duties may include maintenance of relationships with financial institutions.

Responsible for special reports and analyses involving financial data. Advise senior management on forecasts and projections.

As there is a vast list of accounting and accounting-related topics, speakers with adequate education and experience are needed to educate individuals—both those carrying the CPA designation as well as other professionals.