They undergo the same education and licensing requirements in order to work in the field of accounting. The only difference is that they can work in a remote location outside of your business.
With many businesses having so much on their plate these days, they are looking for a way to outsource some of their daily tasks without having to hire an additional employee. If you are currently in this situation, consider hiring us to take care of your accounting virtually - full-time or just on an as-needed basis.