Those studying in the field of certified public accounting often learn the professional skills necessary to maintain financial records and prepare various, and sometimes complex, tax documents. Academic courses within the field of accounting may heavily focus on mathematics, business, management information systems and other accounting-specific requirements.

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and comprises 30% of its land area.