CPA consulting and advisory services.

• Position: ACCOUNTING

STRATEGIC THINKING, technical expertise and communication skills are just some of the traits that CPAs possess. They enable CPAs to guide corporations and organizations in the global marketplace, as well as help families, and individuals achieve financial goals. Some commonly used terms are defined here.

Assurance Services

Assuring and improving the quality of information is a highly valued service, among business leaders. The advice provided by CPAs enhances the understanding, confidence and ability to make decisions. Assurance services include: business risk assessments, business performance, heath-care performance, reliability of information systems and data integrity, security and privacy of e-commerce, reliability of Web sites and eldercare assurance services.

Technology Services

Many CPAs leverage technology to improve objectives and decision-making with services such as business application processes, system integrity, knowledge management, system security, and integration of new business processes and practices.

Financial Planning Services With an understanding of investment and financial strategies, CPAs play a vital role in business decisions. The financial services provided by CPAs are designed to add value by using a wide range of financial information for income tax planning, retirement and estate planning, financial statement analysis, structuring investment portfolios and complex transactions.

Accounting and Auditing Services

CPAs provide three financial statement services:

Compilation--A...