Qualified accountants help individuals and businesses keep their finances on track. Accountants analyse, report and give advice on the financial dealings of organisations and individuals. They also advise on record-keeping and legal compliance requirements, prepare financial statements, conduct audits and analyse income and expenditure. It is valuable to organisations in many industries, and in many countries. Students can develop expertise in areas such as auditing, taxation, insolvency, compliance, or accounting systems and technology. Students can examine the development and communication of information relating to the financial performance of organisations, learn to prepare reports and give advice on an organisation's record-keeping and compliance requirements.