# Public Accounting

Skill · Finance and Accounting

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/public-accounting

Public accounting refers to the profession of providing accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services to external clients such as businesses, nonprofits, and individuals, typically through firms ranging from small local practices to the Big Four. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) working in this field perform financial statement audits, prepare tax returns, and advise clients on compliance and financial reporting standards.

Related skills: [Bookkeeping](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/bookkeeping), [Tax Preparation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/tax-preparation)

## Open roles requiring Public Accounting (0)

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