Compare Economists & Tax Preparers District Of Columbia

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Economists $143,100
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Similar skills & knowledge

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Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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Speaking
Talking to others.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Economists
Economists
Very Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Tax Preparers
Tax Preparers
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Economists
Economists
Very Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Tax Preparers
Tax Preparers
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Economists
Economists

Master's degree

Typical level Of training for Tax Preparers
Tax Preparers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Economists
Economists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Tax Preparers
Tax Preparers

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Economists
Economists

2 related certifications

Certification for Tax Preparers
Tax Preparers

5 related certifications

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