What does a chartered accountant do?

As a chartered accountant, you are responsible for providing advice on business transactions and tax planning, auditing accounts, and presenting honest information regarding financial records to your clients. Your responsibilities require you to be an expert on both taxation and corporate finance. As part of your duties, you also need to manage financial systems and budgets, review systems and risks for your company and client, and maintain accounting records. You may need to provide regular reporting on company accounts and supervise junior staff members.