First off...Welcome back to the hobby Stgmnky.
Italeri isn't always noted for the greatest of accuracy but they do produce reasonably priced, very workable, and generally good representations of the kits they depict. I like them and have built many of their armour kits. Remember that even Tamiya has produced a few stinkers along the way. The best thing to do if you want accuracy is to ask on the forums about the kits or check out the many online reviews before buying.
Happy Modelling and God Bless
Robert