Bookkeeping and accounting are one and the same?

Question

because the bookkeeping function includes the accounting process.?

That is false?

Answer 1

bookkeepers and accountants are often used as synonyms, and this question completely depends on how you define a bookkeeper.

I view a "bookkeeper" as nothing more then a minimally educated and trained numbers person who does little more then basic double entry accounting.

Accountants are much better trained, and are responsible for much more then simple ledger entries.

Answer 2

The link gives you a very good distinction.