Though there are self-prescribed limits to what an accountant can do, this does not minimize their importance. The financial and project managers still require professional cost analysis to help decide whether product or asset acquisition is feasible, auditors are required to make sure the numbers add up accurately, taxes still need to be accounted for, and managers need to consult many times with in house controllers to gain useful understanding of various forms of financial statements.
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