Qualities of a good accountant

Question

What are the qualities that would make you a good accountant?

Answer 1

Apart from the obvious such as interpersonal skills and numeracy the key skills will comprise determination and self discipline (to get throughout the difficult professional examinations) and an interest in the business world. An ability of strong analytical skills, work in team, good written and verbal communication skills and curiosity (particularly on the audit side) are some of the others you could mention - if you aren't strong in some of these areas then you may have trouble making a winning case for yourself.