Basically, an accountant makes and keeps records and an auditor checks those records for accuracy.
However, if there is a material difference between the expected and actual balance, the auditor will investigate this difference further. At this point the auditor will develop an explanation for the difference.
One of the differences is that a diploma in accounting from a certified institution will make you an "Assistant Accountant". Also you cannot be an auditor with a diploma. ~G
An internal auditor is one who is on staff at a company or business. The auditor checks to make sure all monies are accounted for, that the company's books balance and that there are internal controls on spending. An external auditor is one that is not a company employee and usually is an accountant from an outside accounting firm that does almost the same job as internal auditors. The main difference is that as an outside company, it can be more objective on its findings.
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There in no difference between an accounts officer and an accountant other than the job level. They both provide account management services.
An accountant prepares a company's financial statements and reports. They provide a company with its economic situation. An auditor is usually an independent examiner who reviews a company's financial records.
However, if there is a material difference between the expected and actual balance, the auditor will investigate this difference further. At this point the auditor will develop an explanation for the difference.
What is the difference between An Accountant and a Finance officer?
One of the differences is that a diploma in accounting from a certified institution will make you an "Assistant Accountant". Also you cannot be an auditor with a diploma. ~G
If you work for a CPA/accounting firm and serve outside clients, your experience is generally considered public accounting. For example: Prepare tax returns for various businesses. Audit financial statements. Nonpublic accounting means you work inside an organization rather than an accounting firm serving outside clients. For example: Prepare the company's monthly financial statements. Manage accounts payable and receivable.
An internal auditor is one who is on staff at a company or business. The auditor checks to make sure all monies are accounted for, that the company's books balance and that there are internal controls on spending. An external auditor is one that is not a company employee and usually is an accountant from an outside accounting firm that does almost the same job as internal auditors. The main difference is that as an outside company, it can be more objective on its findings.
DISTNGUISH between finance, management accountant and financial accounting
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There in no difference between an accounts officer and an accountant other than the job level. They both provide account management services.
CIA stands for Certified Internal Auditor while CPA stannds for Certified Publlic Accountant. CIAs tend to work as internal auditors (surprise) while CPAs tend to work as accountants and external auditors.