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Accountant Vs. Controller: What's the difference?

Basis 365

Structuring your accounting infrastructure can be daunting, no matter how big or successful your company is. Companies often ask about the differences between accountants and controllers. Although the roles are different, they are integral to any accounting team. What is an accountant? What is a Controller?

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Cloud-Based Accounting: Sage Intacct’s Modern Solution for Businesses

Cherry Bekaert

Accounting , fondly known as the ‘language of business,’ tells the story of how a business is performing. 1) Fast-forward to present day and the fundamental concepts performed by modern bookkeepers and accountants remain, but functionality and performance look vastly different in the age of all things digital.

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Illinois CPA Society Announces 2024 Outstanding Leadership Award Recipients

CPA Practice

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state societies serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—has announced the honorees of its annual Outstanding Leadership Awards program, which celebrates distinguished leaders within the CPA profession through a variety of prestigious awards. Wolfe, Ltd. McKeever Jr.

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Tax Provision Services (ASC 740)

Cherry Bekaert

At Cherry Bekaert, we tailor our solution to your unique situation in order to best support your finance team. Cherry Bekaert’s tax team brings expertise in both industry and public accounting to deliver a tailored solution.

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Guide to accountant responsibilities

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: What are the roles and responsibilities for accountants? Accountant vs. CPA vs. tax preparer: What are the differences? GAAP and AICPA What issues should accountants be aware of in the profession? How can accountants be more efficient? Accountant responsibilities extend far beyond number crunching.

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State CPA Society News & Updates – May 2024

CPA Practice

ICPAS will formally present awards to the following honorees at the Leadership Recognition & Awards Dinner in Chicago on June 13, 2024: Lifetime Achievement Award The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed on a member who has demonstrated distinguished service to ICPAS and the accounting profession. Wolfe, Ltd.

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What’s the Difference Between a Controller and a CFO?

Shay CPA

In fact, in its early days, you might have even overseen the company’s finances. If you don’t have a background in finance yourself, those two roles might seem pretty similar. They’re in the weeds with your accounting systems, overseeing everything from balancing your books to maintaining tax compliance.