Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: What’s the Difference, Anyway?

“What’s the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?” Unless you’re an accountant or bookkeeper, you may struggle to answer this question, and understandably so. On the surface, these professions are very similar: Bookkeepers and accountants both work with financial data and help you manage your finances. There’s also a blurring of roles, with some bookkeepers in […]

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