Discuss the Duties and Responsibilities of Several Types of Accountants

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Essay

Discuss the duties and responsibilities of several types of accountants.

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Definitions:

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that increases its value, reflecting the conventional balance based on accounting rules.

Financial Statements

Documents that give an overview of a business's financial condition in both short and long term, including but not limited to, income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows.

Worksheet

A worksheet is often a piece of paper or a digital document used by accountants to prepare adjustments and end-of-period financial statements.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period of time, leading to its net income or loss.