● Actividad 4: Ingresar al siguiente enlace y leer/escuchar la lectura acerca de la

contaduria : https://www.english4accounting.com/module/core/unit/1/reading

 -  Una vez realizada la lectura/escucha del texto responder a las siguientes

preguntas acerca de las funciones de cada persona en el departamento de
contabilidad, ¿quiénes son y qué hacen?, incluir una IMAGEN de referencia de
cada función :

a)Who is a sales ledger clerk?

 the member of the accounting team who deals with sales, raises invoices and collects
payment. The sales ledger clerk made sure to issue the invoice on the same day as the
sale.

b)Who is a purchase ledger clerk?

Purchase Ledger Clerks are responsible for overseeing and monitoring a company's
spending, ensuring all payments are authorised, processed, and logged in the correct
way.

c)Who is a payroll clerk?

In a nutshell, the job of a payroll clerk is to collect and organize time sheets, enter data
related to employees and pay periods, and review and process payroll.

d)Who is a management accountant?

Aids managerial planning and commercial decision-making tasks by providing

appropriate financial information and undertaking related accounts administration. A
challenging area of accountancy that rewards dedication, leadership and expertise.

e) Who are the bookkeepers?

is a professional who exercises the discipline of accounting or accounting within an

economic field. Usually, it is developed within companies, organizations and even to

help people in their personal finances or their companies. In general, a public

accountant works in the areas of accounting, law, statistics, financial information, and

auditing.

f) Who is the chartered accountant?

Chartered accountant designation is worldwide, and it refers to professional

accountantswho are qualified to take on a number of specific activities within the
spectrum of accountancy. Such tasks include auditing financial statements, filing of
corporate tax returns, and financial advising.

g) Who are the auditors?

An auditor is a person authorized to review and verify the accuracy of financial
records and ensure that companies comply with tax laws.

h) Who are the tax advisors?

Tax advisors can include Certified Public Accounts (CPAs), tax attorneys, enrolled
agents, and some financial advisors. A tax advisor may also be known as a tax
consultant.

 Responder las siguientes preguntas del texto:

a) What is accounting?

Accounting is the process of recording financial transactions pertaining to a

business. The accounting process includes summarizing, analyzing and reporting
these transactions to oversight agencies, regulators and tax collection entities.

b) Why is accounting important in a company?

Accounting plays a vital role in running a business because it helps you track income
and expenditures, ensure statutory compliance, and provide investors, management, and
government with quantitative financial information which can be used in making
business decisions.
 b) What are the functions of an accountant in a company?

Preparing and maintaining important financial reports. Preparing tax returns and

ensuring that taxes are paid properly and on time. Evaluating financial
operations to recommend best-practices, identify issues and strategize solutions,
and help organizations run efficiently.

c) What does the accountant have to follow to be legal?

There are a number of responsibilities that come along with typical accounting
processes, including making preparations and computations for tax returns,
organizing and maintaining financial records, and assessing current financial
operations to implement new best practices. As the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics notes, though, the duties of an accountant or auditor don’t end there.
It’s also up to accountants to keep up with current bookkeeping laws and
compliance regulations, and ensure that their organization’s financial statements,
partner and customer transactions, and all other accounting processes align with
these laws. Having in-depth knowledge of certain business laws, as well as
emerging compliance and other standards, is not only beneficial for today’s
accountants, but is a key requirement.

  Responder conforme a su opinión/experiencia:

a)Why did you choose this program?

because I did not know this area, because when I went to study my last two years at

school I started to see it but they did not finish teaching me and that made me curious

b)Which function do you like the most?

I don't really have a favorite yet because they all seem good and interesting to me

c)What do you plan to work at when you graduate?

I plan to work in the accounting of a company, show that company everything I have

learned throughout my study