As an accountant, students play a vital role in any business. They work with accounting systems, analyze business records, prepare financial reports, and supervise bookkeepers. They may work in any of the following specialties: accounts payable/receivable, payroll, inventory control, cost, public, tax, and governmental/nonprofit. With additional education and/or work experience, students may become an auditor, certified public accountant, controller, treasurer, or trust officer.