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Chartered Management Accountant-F | APFA | AFA | M. Com | Accounting & Finance Professional.

Difference between Accounting & Finance! ACCOUNTING: 1- Records Financial Transactions: Tracks all financial activities of a business, from sales and purchases to expenses and income. 2- Classifies and Summarizes: Organizes financial data into meaningful categories, such as assets, liabilities, and equity. 3- Prepares Financial Statements: Creates reports like income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to provide a clear picture of a company's financial health. 4- Ensures Compliance: Adheres to accounting standards (like GAAP or IFRS) to maintain accuracy and transparency in financial reporting. 5- Supports Decision-Making: Provides essential information to management and other stakeholders for informed decision-making. FINANCE: 1- Manages Financial Resources: Oversees the allocation and utilization of funds to maximize returns and minimize risks. 2- Makes Investment Decisions: Identifies and evaluates investment opportunities to grow the business and increase shareholder value. 3- Raises Capital: Secures funding through various sources, such as issuing stocks, bonds, or obtaining loans. 4- Risk Management: Assesses and mitigates financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk. 5- Financial Planning: Develops long-term financial strategies and budgets to achieve organizational goals.

Why separate the two? I have seen very similar posts over the last few months. Surely how you classify accounting in the first half of your post is mere bookkeeping ... right? The accounting/finance functions are intertwined and should be seen as one, even if the work done is sometimes operational vs strategic or visa versa.

Md Mahbubul Asad

Audit Supervisor at UHY Syful Shamsul Alam & Co. | CA-CC in The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh. |

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Stacy Robinson

Accounting Professional | CPA Candidate

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Thanks for clarifying. With dual degrees in Accounting and Finance I have to explain the difference often. It amazes me how many people think they are the same thing.

Suhag Miah

Executive Audit - Sharmin Group

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Very informative

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Very informative

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Amir Chaudhry

Accounts Officer at Punjab Group Head Office Lahore

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Very helpful

Shehzad Daniel

Manager Accounts and Finance at Sindh Insurance Limited

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Very helpful & Informative

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