Explore the various types of accountants, their roles, and certifications. Understand their value in business, personal finance, and the economy.

Types of Accounting The five main types of accounting include cost accounting, financial accounting, forensic accounting, management accounting and tax accounting.

Check out our guide to quickly learn about the different types of accounting methods and to determine which is the best choice for your business.

1. What kind of accountant do I actually need? Jariwala said there are many different types of accountants, and that there are two kinds in particular between which people should know the difference.