The elegance of Accounting is that it is a purveyor of information, organized into systems, and exploited for a particular purpose. Sound vague? That's because Accounting is vague. Interestingly, information from accounting can be split into to methods: 1. Valuation 2. Evaluation
1. Valuation - This is the type of information that financial/Tax/Cost accounting attempts to tackle. What is that worth? How much of it came from this source of value? What will my asset be worht in ten years? Tax income? All of these questions are valuation methods and accounting provides an informational stand point from which to analyze these questions and ascertain an answer to them.
2. Evaluation - This would be your classical managerial accounting. Did employee A provide hire effort? What should compensation look like? How are we preforming? All are evaluation questions. Evaluation is especially important to Internal Audit and the control environment. Although, the applications are more wide spread than that. You can easily image a professor conducting evaluation accounting to assign proper reward to students who exhibit learning through testing.
Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Auditing.
In public accounting you take a different board exam (CPA board exam in Philippines). In Managerial accounting (which is i am into) you don't get to study auditing, which CPA's does.
Edward Blocher has written: 'Cost management' -- subject(s): Managerial accounting, Cost accounting 'Analytical review' -- subject(s): Analytical review Auditing, Auditing, Analytical review 'Cases & readings in strategic cost management' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Managerial accounting, Case studies, Cost accounting, Management accounting
An Accounting course typically includes subjects such as financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, and cost accounting. Students also study topics like accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and the use of accounting software. Additionally, courses may cover ethics in accounting and regulatory standards. Overall, the curriculum aims to equip students with the skills necessary for financial reporting and decision-making in business.
Venita M. Wood has written: 'Auditing governmental financial statements' -- subject(s): Accounting, Auditing, Financial Accounting Foundation, Financial Accounting Foundation. Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Local finance, Public Finance, Standards, States
Accounting and auditing are closely related fields that work together to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information. Accounting involves the systematic recording, reporting, and analysis of financial transactions, while auditing is the independent examination of these financial records to verify their accuracy and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Auditors assess the effectiveness of accounting practices and provide assurance to stakeholders that the financial statements present a true and fair view of an organization's financial position. Essentially, auditing serves as a check on the accounting process, enhancing transparency and trust in financial reporting.
D. Edward Martin has written: 'Attorney's handbook of accounting, auditing, and financial reporting' -- subject(s): Accounting, Auditing, Financial statements, Handbooks, manuals
Says, Bisworanjan Nayak. Lets start with the objective The objective of financial accounting is to prepare accounts, trial balance, financial statements etc The objective of auditing is to express an opinion thereon Auditing starts where accounting ends Auditing is the big brother of accounting Accounting involves more numbers Auditing involves checking these numbers However, more math is involved in accounting Accounting is concerned with details like transactions, account balances etc Auditing gives usually cursory view on accounts Accounting is a routine function Auditing gives an opinion on this function Accounts requires less specialized skills Auditing requires more specilised skills Accounting is usually less remunerative to an individual Auding is usually more remunerative to an individual I think this should help you to understand the job role of an accountant vis-a-vis auditor. In conclusion, Auditing is more interesting, challenging, dynamic, remunerative than accounting in general.
The similarities between auditing and accounting is that both are concerned with keeping records of a business. The other similarity is that both ensure that the correct financial statement of a business are prepared.
It is normally divided into three broad areas: auditing, financial/tax and management accounting.
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Think of it this way, bookkeeping and accounting are putting things together (the financial statements). Auditing, is ripping it apart. I want to look at the finished product (the financial statements) and work backward to see how you put them together and if you did it correctly.