Bookkeeper vs. Accountant
Accounting & Bookkeeping Glossary
Definition
A bookkeeper handles day-to-day financial record-keeping — categorizing transactions, reconciling accounts, and producing financial statements. An accountant (typically a CPA) uses those records for tax strategy, audits, and higher-level financial planning. You need both, but you need a good bookkeeper first. Garbage in, garbage out.
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