The italian tax auditors and tax accountants
"Dottore commercialista" and "revisore contabile" are proprietary professions. Such professions are considered "officially regulated professions" in Italy. This means that in order to acquire these professional titles a state-examination is required. The role of the "dottore commercialista" is legally binding (Decreto Legislativo 28 Giugno 2005, n.139).
Among other duties, the Italian tax consultant (you can translate the Italian title dottore commercialista with tax consultant or tax advisor as well) is responsible for the management and liquidation of companies, enterprises and assets. Furthermore the "dottore commercialista" is entrusted with the auditing of financial statements, accountancy as well as financial reporting and analysis.
Amongst other duties, the "revisore contabile" is responsible for the auditing of financial statements and accountancy, civil and employment law and bankruptcy and tax law. The Italian title "revisore contabile" is translated as "tax accountant" as well as "tax auditor".
The role of the "revisore contabile" is legally binding (Decreto Legislativo 28 Giugno 2005, n.139).
The translation of the professional titles was achieved with the help of the internet site IATE (InterActive Terminology for Europe).
