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The Difference between Bookkeeping and Accounting

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There are different types of accountants which specialize in different areas. Auditors provide opinions on the accuracy and reasonableness of financial statements. Forensic accountants research financial transactions to uncover fraud. Tax accountants specialize in IRS law and completion of tax returns.

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | May 23, 2024

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Friday Footnotes: KPMG UK Pay Freeze; PwC Canada Layoffs; EY Bailing on Office? | 11.24.23

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Furthermore, the perception of accounting as a tedious field, coupled with long working hours and a stressful environment, has contributed to the shortage​​​​. The shortage is also not limited to tax accountants but extends to those involved in financial planning, auditing, and other accounting tasks​​.

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | May 2, 2024

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: EY Embarrasses Itself (Again); Archaic IRS Tech; Partners Battle It Out | 2.27.23

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In an article titled “Interactive Auditor-Client Negotiations: The Effects of the Accumulating Nature and Direction of Audit Differences” a team of researchers further examined what happens during these discussions and how the negotiations can affect the magnitude of audit adjustments made to financial statements.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Watch That Utilization; PwC CEO Doesn’t Know His Own Salary | 2.19.24

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Underemployed staff at the Big Four auditors risk losing their jobs as firms step up their scrutiny of employee workloads in a downturn. The liquidators were “taking steps to protect [their ability to bring] legal claims against auditors”, one of the people said. billion debt burden and total liabilities in excess of $300 billion.

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | May 16, 2024

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