A person who wants to be an Accountant must have general academic ability and numerical thinking ability. At the same time, they should be able to perform all the operations required by the profession and have experience in current legislation. In addition to accountancy, students who want to be involved in the finance sector should have advanced financial literacy, master financial mathematics, master capital market legislation and investment instruments, and have sufficient theoretical level in portfolio management. The characteristics that accounting professionals should have are very important in terms of both professional competence and ethical values. Here are the basic features that a successful and reliable accountant should have in this field:

1. Professional Knowledge and Competence

Mastery of Accounting Standards: Knowledge of standards such as TMS/TFRS for Turkey and IFRS at an international level.

Mastery of Tax Legislation: Ability to keep abreast of financial legislation such as current tax laws and SGK (Social Security Institution) practices.

Financial Analysis Skills: Ability to interpret and analyse financial statements.

2. Ethical Values and Reliability

Adherence to accounting professional rules and ethical principles; acting in accordance with the principles of impartiality, confidentiality and integrity.

Honesty: Keeping accurate and complete records.

Confidentiality: Keeping customer information and financial data confidential.

Accountability: Fulfilling legal obligations in a timely and complete manner.

3. Analytical and Detail-Oriented Thinking

Possessing the ability to work with data, perform financial analysis, and solve problems.

4. Financial Literacy

Ability to understand, interpret and analyse financial statements; correctly evaluate economic data and contribute to financial decision-making processes.

5. Communication Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with customers, company managers and official institutions.

Being able to express technical terms in an understandable manner.

6. Proficiency in Technology

Being proficient in digital accounting applications such as e-ledger, e-invoice, and e-archive.

Being able to use Excel, accounting programmes (Logo, Luka, Mikro, ETA, Netsis, etc.) and ERP systems.

7. Openness to Continuous Learning

In a field where regulations are constantly changing, continuous education and development are essential to stay up to date.

8. Time Management and Organisational Skills

Paying attention to declaration and report deadlines, being able to plan work effectively.

9. Problem-Solving Ability

Being able to take a solution-oriented approach to financial problems and develop alternative approaches.

10. Alignment with Universal Values

Understanding international accounting standards (IFRS, etc.), being able to follow professional developments at a global level.