Discussion:Bookkeeping v/s accounting

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Bookeeping is also done by those who wish to charge less than those who do accounting, or by those whose education and experience does not lead them to call their activity 'accounting'.}} Bookeeping is also done by those who wish to charge less than those who do accounting, or by those whose education and experience does not lead them to call their activity 'accounting'.}}
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Anytaxpayer (talk|edits) said:

October 27, 2009
Hi all,

Going through life changes here and I appreciate all who endure my postings whilst I find myself.

Been doing taxes several years now, studying for the EA, have no fear of failure but know that doing taxes only won't be enough to sustain me.

Can anyone tell me from experience and practice(not theory)the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? Also, which would be better for a person who prefers self-employment. I'll obviously have to further my education either way but I'm concerned about the practical applications of an accounting degree w/out experience.

Kevinh5 (talk|edits) said:

27 October 2009
Bookeeping is done in states that prohibit the use of the 'A' word by non-licensed individuals.

Bookeeping is also done by those who wish to charge less than those who do accounting, or by those whose education and experience does not lead them to call their activity 'accounting'.

JR1 (talk|edits) said:

October 27, 2009
Bookkeeping is more of the day to day stuff, usually under the command of the accountant. So accountants have the big picture, make the decisions, run the project. The bookkeepers carry out the duties.

btw, for extra credit, what's the only word in English with three repeating letters in a row?

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