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Aren accountants just scorekeepers? Do they really get to make decisions?

April 26, 2017Accountants decisions scorekeepers

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Aren accountants just scorekeepers? Do they really get to make decisions?

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This is another common fallacy. Accounting professionals know what information is needed for decision making. They know how to provide information and they know how to interpret it. Accounting professionals advise, teach, consult, cajole and participate actively in decision-making, management and leadership.