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Venture Capital Accountants and Auditors

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

Completion of at least one internship in college is highly recommended to prepare for entry-level accounting and auditing positions at public accounting firms. Jobs at venture capital firms require at least one year of experience at an investment bank, a portfolio company of a VC firm, or at a public accounting firm that provides services to the VC industry. 

According to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, certified public accountants need a combination of strong leadership ability, communications skills, tech know-how, and business savvy. At the organization’s Web site, https://www.startheregoplaces.com/students/why-accounting/cpa-skills, you can learn about the steps to take to develop these qualities. Other important traits include a detail-oriented, organized, and analytical personality, strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, and honesty and strong ethics. Accountants and auditors must be proficient in the use of financial-related software and databases (such as Microsoft Dynamics Oracle PeopleSoft, Arbutus Analyzer, and SAP) and office software (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).