Accountants are highly trained financial professionals who prepare and examine financial records. Depending on your interests. You may find accounting to be an attractive profession. However, in order to become an accountant. You will need to meet a number of educational criteria and depending on the type of accounting you want to do, gain certain certifications. With the right education and certifications, you will be able to become an accountant and quickly move up in the profession. There are three parts as follows: