International accountants provide financial services to companies that conduct business overseas. As an international accountant, your job duties include converting accounting data to match the accounting standards of a given country. Most major global economies use the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), but the U.S. and some other countries still use national standards, such as the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You need a thorough understanding of national and international tax law. The qualifications for a career in international accounting include a bachelor’s degree in accounting, strong math and foreign language skills, and internship experience in the financial industry.