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What They Do |
 | Financial Auditors and Accountants examine and analyze journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial record, documents and systems, of an individual, department, company or other establishment to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal practices. |
| Financial Analysts evaluate financial risk, prepare financial forecasts, financing scenarios and other documents concerning capital management and write reports and recommendations. |
| Investment Analysts collect finanical and investment information about companies, stocks, bonds and other investments using daily stock and bond reports, economic forecasts, trading volumes, financial periodicals, securities manuals, company financial statements and other financial reports and publications. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
| Finance and insurance |
35.0% |
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| Accounting tax preparation bookkeeping and payroll services |
20.0% |
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| Public administration |
9.0% |
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| Management scientific and technical consulting services |
3.0% |
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| The unionization rate (17%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Auditors, Accountants and Investment Professionals are found in Alberta and Ontario while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. |
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