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Learn about the most important job activities for Tax Preparers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Processing Information84
2.Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards80
3.Interacting With Computers76
4.Getting Information75
5.Analyzing Data or Information71
6.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge69
7.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public67
8.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships65
9.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events63
10.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization62
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
84
65
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
80
59
Review forms for completenessEvaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy termsMake a ruling in court on a complicated motion
Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
76
43
Enter employee information into a computer databaseWrite software for keeping track of parts in inventorySet up a new computer system for a large multinational company
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
75
61
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
71
59
Determine the location of a lost orderDetermine the interest cost to finance a new buildingAnalyze the cost of medical care services for all hospitals in the country
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
69
65
Keep up with price changes in a small retail storeKeep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports carsLearn information related to a complex and rapidly changing technology
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
67
62
Tend a highway toll boothSell shoes in a popular shoe storePerform a monologue on national TV
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
65
63
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
63
55
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
62
47
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases