What is the difference between accounting and accountancy?

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pavan achari
7 years ago
Accounting refers to the process of maintenance of financial records of a company. Accountancy refers to the duties of an account in a company.

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a year ago

Accounting generally refers to the process of recording, summarizing, analyzing, and reporting financial transactions of a business or organization. 

On the other hand, Accountancy is a broader term that encompasses the entire profession and body of knowledge related to Accounting. It refers to the p

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