Note that common skills are listed toward the top and less common skills are listed toward the bottom. According to O*NET, what are some common skills needed by Accountants? Select four options mathematics
reading comprehension
equipment maintenance
quality control analysis
active listening
writing

I. Mathematics.

II. Reading comprehension

III. Active listening

IV. Writing

Explanation:

O*NET is the short for Occupational Information Network and it is a comprehensive online database that is uniquely designed to provide information about job requirements, staff competencies, work styles, abilities, skills and other resources. Thus, O*NET is the primary source of occupational information for the private and public sector of the United States of America. Also, it helps to identify and develop the work styles, skills, activities and abilities of various occupations of the American workforce.

According to O*NET, some common skills needed by Accountants include the following;

I. Mathematics: an accountant is required to have a good knowledge of different mathematical concepts such as arithmetic, calculus, algebra, statistics, etc., as well as their application to the field of accounting.

II. Reading comprehension: he or she should be able to read and understand the informations contained in all work-related documents.

III. Active listening: accountants are required to pay adequate attention to the informations that are given by the customers without interjections.

IV. Writing: they should be able to compose well-written and clear textual informations about work-related activities.