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I really need some knowledge I guess you could say. I really want to go into accounting and want to apply for a position of accountancy technician asap, but my problem is I don't know the difference between the different types: actuarial, assurance, advisory, cross line of service and tax. If someone could fill me in and tell me a little bit about each one, or just any help would be appreciated. I've tried googling but it failed.<BR>Thanks, Krissy.

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I can't say that I've come across your descriptions of accountancy disciplines before but for what its worth the following are area's I have come across !<BR><BR>Tax accounting - business, personal taxation specialist. Works to minimise the amount payable to tax authorities for clients or company employing.<BR><BR>Management Accounting - accounting for business decision making, investment appraisals, project costing, business strategy plans.<BR><BR>Financial Accounting - Statutory P&L and Balance Sheet reporting, audit<BR><BR>Treasury Accountant - managing cash, foreign exchange, credit provision and payment systems<BR><BR>Forensic Accountant - employed by legal and regulatory authorities to provide evidence in fraud or evasion cases.<BR><BR>This is a very broad analysis and a great cross over of activity exist in all roles.<BR><BR>David