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How to become an Accountant in Greece
Accountants record, check and report an organisation's finances, prepare tax returns and advise on money decisions.
Quick answers
- What does an Accountant do?
- Accountants record, check and report an organisation's finances, prepare tax returns and advise on money decisions.
- How do you become an Accountant in Greece?
- Common ways in: Bachelor of Commerce or Accounting (about 3 years); Professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) (about 2.5 years). Routes and durations vary by country and person.
- Which school subjects help you become an Accountant?
- Mathematics, Economics, Accounting or Entrepreneurship.
Official definition
Accountants plan, organize and administer accounting systems for individuals and establishments. Some occupations classified here examine and analyse the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures.
ISCO-08 unit group 2411, Accountants. Contains ESCO data. (c) European Union. Reuse authorised provided the source is acknowledged (Commission Decision 2011/833/EU). ISCO-08 is the International Standard Classification of Occupations of the International Labour Organization.
What the work involves
- Prepare financial statements
- Handle tax and compliance
- Advise managers on costs and budgets
Key skills
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting
- Mathematics
- Data analysis
Where this career can lead
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Ways in
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Degree · about 3 years
Bachelor of Commerce or Accounting
Certification · about 2.5 years
Professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA)
School subjects that keep this path open
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Accounting or Entrepreneurship
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Economics or AccountingO*NET: Economics and AccountingVery important (4.4)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (3.6)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsImportant (3.5)
- Government and PoliticsO*NET: Law and GovernmentImportant (3.3)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementImportant (3.3)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsImportant (3.1)
Linked to the ESCO occupation accountant and the O*NET profile Accountants and Auditors through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Linked to the ESCO occupation accountant and the O*NET profile Accountants and Auditors through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Where this career can lead
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Careers people move in from
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Careers with similar skills
Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Financial Examiners
- Treasurers and Controllers
- Tax Preparers
- Financial Managers
- Budget Analysts
- Credit Analysts
- Personal Financial Advisors
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
- Financial and Investment Analysts
Linked to the ESCO occupation accountant and the O*NET profile Accountants and Auditors through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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