Video: A day in the life – Accountant

1) Key words:
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Money
- Accounting books
- Cost
- Government budgeting
- Income statements
- Balance sheets
2) Summary:
The video is about the principal difference between accountant and auditor. Accountant
keep track of the money and auditors check their work; and all that it means to be and
auditor in an organization.
3) Main principal idea:
Difference between accountant and auditor; also, the work that an auditor can perform in
all types of business industry (budgeting, planning, cost control, employee compensation,
asset management, taxes and others).
Secundary idea (s):
Also talks about the types of specializations that accountants or auditors can take
depending on the affinity or tastes that each one possesses. Similarly, the video mentions
the different requirements that must be met to achieve the title of CPA (certified public
accountant).
4) Comment/opinion about the video:
I liked this video because I could understand greatly the difference between accountants
and auditors, as well as the different types of works and specializations that can be done in
an organization.