Accounting is instrumental within organizations as a means of determining financial stability. Without accounting, organizations would have no basis or foundation upon which daily and long-term decisions could be made. The budgets for marketing activities, profit reinvestment, research and development, and company growth all stem from the work of accountants.

Accountant positions encompass a wide range of job functions. They may organize and maintain financial records. They may compute financial obligations, such as taxes and payroll. They also review financial operations and make recommendations to management regarding methods to reduce operational costs, increase revenue and increase profits.