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title: "Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: What's the Difference? | Webgility"
description: Confused about bookkeeping vs. accounting? Discover the key differences between bookkeeping and accounting and which your business needs.
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# [Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: What's the Difference? | Webgility](https://www.webgility.com/blog/bookkeeping-vs-accounting)

 Written by [David Seth](https://www.webgility.com/blog/author/david-seth) | Jan 18, 2024 3:44:06 PM

It can be difficult to tell the difference between bookkeeping and [accounting](https://www.webgility.com/automate/accounting) for even seasoned online sellers. Both roles are crucial in managing financial records. But their responsibilities and skill sets are quite different.

A staggering 60% of small business owners [don't feel confident](https://goremotely.net/blog/accounting-statistics/) in their knowledge of finances and accounting. So it's essential to understand the difference between bookkeeping versus accounting to determine which one your business needs.

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