One of the most important assets a consultant brings to his or her job is an objective
view of the client organization and its processes and goals. AIS students who are skilled in
both accounting and information systems make particularly competent systems consultants
because they understand how data flow through accounting systems aswell as how business
processes function. Systems consultants can help a variety of organizations, including
professional service organizations, private corporations, and government agencies. This
broad work experience, combined with technical knowledge about hardware and software,
can be a valuable asset to CPA clients. Because it is likely that a newly-designed system
will include accounting-related information, a consultant who understands accounting
is particularly helpful. Many systems consultants work for large professional service
organizations, such as Accenture or Cap Gemini Ernst & Young. Others may work for
specialized organizations that focus on the custom design of accounting information
systems