What are the different types of accountants?

Answer by  Kurt (4579)

There are general accountants that do a wide variety of accounting functions. Tax accountants specialize in taxation. Cost accountants specialize in measuring the costs of manufacturing goods. Forensic accountants specialize in investigating fraud and embezzlement.

Answer by  ringneck (394)

There are public accountants who are mainly involved in audits of companies. There are also managerial accountants who mainly work on cost analysis within a company.