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Accounting vs Bookkeeping

Posted by dwest on January 19, 2010 at 1:54 PM

I receive many questions of what are the differences between these two positions.  I do make a choice of using the political correct choice of words. 

 

I even hear statements like, "Oh, you are a bookkkeeper."  I actually hold value and respect for excellent full charge bookkeepers.   And, there may be a gray line between the two - one is to use the political correct term of Accounting Professionals

 

Accounting Professionals may offer more services to clients.  Using myself as an example, I am hands on and will actually work on the daily tasks of general accounting with clients.   I will also look at the 'inside' of your accounting system to ensure this resource is being used in ways to save time with your business.  I have the patience for training you with simple tasks to do quickly and efficiently.  I ask questions like:

  • Are the accounts mapped correctly inside the software?  
  • What type of controls are established with your processes?

Many small business people don't pay attention to items in this area upfront. By setting up a system correctly and letting it work with you and not against you - headaches seem to disappear.  I do work directly with CPA Accountants - preparing files for them which they may examine quickly and help small businesses make quality decisions of what to do.

 

The term of bookkeeping is slowly disappearing as a political correct word.  It surprises me how many times I still hear this word mentioned.  It is unfortunate the use is often associated with a dollar value now.

 

Remember:  Accounting made simple.  I want to direct my focus of building sales with you, by helping make presentations clear and concise (massaging your words).  

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