Accountant vs Chartered Accountant London: What’s the difference?

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Accountant vs Chartered Accountant London Whats
the difference?

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A Brief on Accounting
Accounting is the process of systematic
maintenance of records so that they can be
evaluated, analysed, summarised and presented as
the financial information, necessary to make
decisions of the business.
A Brief on Chartered Accounting
Chartered accountants london are those who offer
these specialised and core accounting services,
for which they have to complete a qualifying
program which is rigorous and highly
comprehensive in nature.
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Difference Between a Chartered Accountant and an
Accountant
1. Qualifications

• CA Are required to complete a rigorous
  professional qualification program.
• Accountant Not required to qualify for a
  specialised professional course.

2. Regulatory Overseeing

• CA The role and scope is laid down by the
  professional body that recognises them as CAs.
• Accountant Accountants who hold certifications
  like CPA, CMA etc. have to be compliant with the
  regulations and standards set by their governing
  body, but others may not have to deal with
  stringent rules.

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3. Scope and Specialisation

• CA Specialises in several financial functions
  like book-keeping and accounting, auditing,
  budgeting, tax planning, making and analysing
  financial statements, etc.
• Accountant Are highly skilled in preparing
  financial statements and maintaining records.

4. Authority to Carry Out Auditing

• CA Chartered Have the authority to carry out
  auditing and offer assurance services to their
  clients.
• Accountant Not every accountant has the
  authority to audit financial statements.

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We Can Help You
Based on the nature of your finances and the
corresponding assistance you need, we can help
you determine who should you consult with an
accountant or a chartered accountant. If you are
looking for accountants in London, then connect
with us today and let us ease your accounting
woes.
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Unicorn Accountants
dream_at_unicornaccountants.co.uk
02080640454
www.unicornaccountants.co.uk
5 Merchant Square London W2 1AY - United Kingdom
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