Summary Accountant in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as an accountant. The following information is applicable to all Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100).
Description
Financial auditors examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures. Accountants plan, organize and administer accounting systems for individuals and establishments. They are employed by private sector accounting and auditing firms or departments and public sector accounting and auditing departments or units, or they may be self-employed. Articling students in accounting firms are included in this unit group.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$38.46/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
694 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Monitoring
- Digital Literacy
- Systems Analysis
- Numeracy
- Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
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