An accountant has many responsibilities, but these depend on who hires them and under what conditions. Accountants can be employed by large scale firms or individual clients who want their financial ...

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Both financial advisors and accountants can help clients meet financial goals and maximize tax savings. Financial advisors tend to focus more on long-term financial planning for individuals.