Not all accounting systems operate the same way. While most accounting systems capture basic income and expense data, whether manual or computerized, the system used varies by the type of business.

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Anybody can call themselves an accountant, but a recognised qualification generally guarantees proper training, experience and professional standards. Although there are global accounting practices ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. & HAWTHORNE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaplan, Inc., the global education services company and largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC), has agreed to acquire SmartPros, Ltd ...

While there is broad agreement that the accounting profession is undergoing a drastic digital transformation, a question that remains is just who exactly will be leading this transformation: ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Journal Information The Journal of Accounting Research publishes original research using analytical, empirical, experimental, and field study methods ...

Kaplan Inc., best known for its test-preparation business, has announced a purchase that will beef up its division devoted to professional training, along with its international profile. Kaplan has ...

In a recent survey, the IFA asked accountants aged 41 and under about the changing role of the profession in order to learn about the challenges presented by new technologies and to identify any ...