what are the difference between bookkeeping and accounting ?

Answer Posted / sirisha

Bookkeeping is procedural and is largely concerned with
development and maintenance of accounting records,it is
the "how" of accounting.
Accounting is conceptual.It is concerned with the "why",
reason or justification for any action adopted.

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