Accounting Types

Inventory Management

The process of managing inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production and sales while minimizing carrying costs.

Investment Management

The process of managing government investments to maximize returns and achieve financial goals.

Investment Planning

The process of developing and implementing a plan to invest financial resources to achieve financial goals.

IT Accountant

A professional who specializes in the financial management of IT systems and projects.

IT Audit and Assurance

The process of evaluating IT systems and processes to ensure they are secure, reliable, and compliant with laws and regulations.

IT Audit Process

The process of planning, executing, and reporting on IT audits to evaluate IT systems and processes.

IT Governance and Compliance

The process of ensuring that IT systems and projects comply with laws and regulations and meet organizational goals.

IT Governance and Management

The process of managing and overseeing IT systems and processes to ensure they align with organizational goals and comply with laws and regulations.

IT Risk Management

The process of identifying and managing risks associated with IT systems and projects.

Litigation Support

The process of providing financial and accounting expertise in legal proceedings.

Management Accountant

A professional who provides financial information and analysis to support management decision-making.

Management Consulting

The process of providing expert advice to businesses to improve their performance and operations. This can include strategy development, organizational design, and process improvement.

Nonprofit Accounting

The process of accounting for and reporting on the financial activity of nonprofit organizations.

Operational Auditing

The process of evaluating an organization's operations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with policies and procedures.

Payroll

The process of calculating and processing employee compensation, including salaries, wages, and benefits.

Performance Management

The process of monitoring and measuring employee performance to ensure that business objectives are met.

Personal Financial Planning

The process of setting financial goals and creating a plan to achieve them. This can include retirement planning, investment management, and estate planning.

Production Accounting

The process of tracking and analyzing costs associated with producing goods, including materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Program Management

The process of managing a program or project, including planning, implementing, and monitoring activities to achieve specific goals.

Project Accountant

A professional who specializes in project accounting and management, including cost management and control, risk management, financial reporting and analysis, and contract management.

Public Accountant

A licensed professional who provides accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services to individuals, businesses, and government agencies.

Public Policy Analysis

The process of analyzing government policies and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and equity. It involves analyzing data, evaluating policy alternatives, and recommending courses of action to policymakers and stakeholders.

Quality Assurance

The process of ensuring that products and services meet or exceed customer expectations and industry standards.

Real Estate Taxation

The process of managing tax obligations for real estate investments and transactions.

Reconciliations

The process of comparing and verifying financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Reporting and Documentation

The process of preparing and presenting financial reports and documents to stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and tax authorities.

Retirement Planning

The process of preparing for retirement by setting financial goals and creating a plan to achieve them.

Risk Assessment and Management

The process of identifying and assessing risks to an organization and developing strategies to manage and mitigate those risks.

Risk Management

The process of identifying, assessing, and managing risks to IT systems and data.

Small Business Accounting

The process of recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions of a small business to create financial statements.

Staff Accountant

An entry-level accounting position that performs general accounting duties, including financial reporting and analysis, journal entries, and reconciliations.

Standard Costing

A costing method that uses predetermined costs to estimate the cost of producing goods or services.