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Position of Accountants and Bookkeepers in a Small Business
A lot of people get confused about the position of an accountant and bookkeeper in a business because both are linked to reports and records. Nevertheless they are connected with each other but their functions are completely different, shown as below:

Purpose of Bookkeepers

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Bookkeepers are known as sales clerks since accountants' all perform rely on their documents. They primarily concentrate on preserving all financial records and organization deals effectively. They deal with revenue, obligations, sales and acquisitions.

Bookkeeping Methods

You will find two major methods that bookkeepers can use for that documentation of financial information. Double-entry method and single entry approach, first method is more complex as compared to second. Nonetheless it really helps to ensure that all of the record books are free of errors. Single-entry technique is less complex and mainly utilized by small types of business. Info is maintained in a income and cost record. There are various different publications that are handled by bookkeepers such as daybook, petty cashbook, Publications, ledgers etc. for the frequent and appropriate maintenance of all business records.

Accounting Types

Accounting has two major types 1) Information 2) Digital. In manual type all business deals are recorded manually yourself on reports or books of accounts like record books, journal books and worksheets by the accountant. It is mainly used by small organizations as it is more affordable and simple to sustain.

Online process makes accounting method easier, rapid and much more practical. Within this kind accountant uses computer, accounting and accounting application to maintain most of the documents. Principles and concepts of traditional accounting are constantly accompanied by both types.

Bookkeeping isn't a straightforward task also it cannot be done quickly. It's a time consuming process and should be done carefully.

Role of an Accountant

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An accountant performs very important role in most kinds and styles of business. Or we are able to say that with no accountant a business cannot perform efficiently. In small firms he mainly targets document technology and number of accurate financial top article

information from your bookkeepers. In center to big firms he also performs the function of business agent and shows financial information within and not in the company. Here he also relates to third parties, for example companies, customers and finance institutions. His other works are:

Data Management

Administration of financial data in correct method is among the primary projects of an accountant. He helps to ensure that all financial records are maintained by accepted policies and techniques.

Analysis of Studies

He makes serious explanations of most studies that are produced by bookkeepers. Each one of these studies would be the key to manage and run a corporation in a efficient method.

Financial Report Preparation

An accountant prepares and makes economic record which may include every one of the quarterly and year-end closing files. This report is very helpful to manage budget of an organization in the exact method.

Compliance

It is certainly one of most significant duties of an accountant. Here he helps to ensure that every one of the financial reporting deadlines are satisfied, internally and externally.

You'll find numerous other jobs and works that are executed by an accountant. His part in a small business improvement and advancement is quite large.





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