Accountants perform a variety of tasks to ensure the financial health of a business, including: 

• Financial statement review: Accountants examine financial statements to ensure they are accurate and compliant with laws and regulations. 
• Tax preparation: Accountants calculate taxes owed, prepare tax returns, and ensure taxes are paid on time. 
• Record maintenance: Accountants organize, analyze, and maintain financial records. 
• Risk assessment: Accountants identify potential risks for fraud and assess financial operations. 
• Cost reduction: Accountants suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits. 
• Budgeting: Accountants assist with budgeting and forecasting. 
• Payroll and expenses: Accountants manage payroll and expenses. 
• Financial analysis: Accountants conduct financial analysis and provide insights into the company's financial health. 
• Internal audits: Accountants perform internal audits. 
• Software proficiency: Accountants examine the proficiency of the software programs used to organize data. 
• Cash flow: Accountants manage cash flow and provide cash flow reports. 
• Stakeholder management: Accountants manage stakeholders such as directors, banks, creditors, and debtors.