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Goverment and Not-For-Profit Career
All levels of government have the need for qualified financial advisors. With their understanding of financial systems, accountants in government have the opportunity to evaluate the efficiency of government departments and agencies. An accountant in government at the federal level may become involved in testifying before a legislative committee on an audit or on the impact of pending tax legislation. At the state level, an accountant may be a member of a team assessing the adequacy of the investment portfolio of the treasurer's office. Accountants in not-for-profit organizations provide the information these institutions need to determine that the benefits and services they provide do not exceed revenues. Whether an accountant is on the staff of a not-for-profit organization or serves in an advisory capacity, he or she can help the organization solve tax problems, set up an internal control system, budget resources, and prepare financial data for fundraising.

