Auditing financial statements. An audit gives an independent appraisal of and expresses an opinion on the financial statements of business entities Preparing personal and corporate income tax returns, advising clients on the implications of income tax legislation, and contacting the Taxation Office on clients' behalf Advising on other forms of taxation, such as land tax, stamp duty, company and payroll tax, estate and gift duty Maintaining accounting records of business entities Studying accounting records and related systems, and recommending modifications and improvements Preparing financial statements Providing estate and financial planning Conducting financial investigations into such matters as low return on investment, high overhead costs, abnormally high stock levels, and suspected fraud Acting as receivers and managers, liquidators and trustees, in bankruptcies and Insolvency matters Preparing financial reports for presentation to boards of directors, managements, shareholders or statutory bodies Computing the value of business interest ADvising on acquisitions or mergers Advising on computer-based systems and their implementation Preparing cash flows and other financial information for banks and other financial institutions to support loan applications Providing secretarial and share registry services Advising generally on the financial and management problems of business Financial advisors and dealers in securities