Companies now need to ensure much greater co-operation between their operating departments and their accounting function if they are to make accurate reports properly to Customs.

We put four probation officers into the economic sanctions unit and computerized the accounting function, thus eliminating the part-time accountants.

The Office has responsibility for the executive branch budget and oversees the state's accounting functions including payroll.

The Sterling + 2 range is extremely powerful, and its accounting functions cannot be faulted, from stock control right through to its reports.

In addition to the accounting function, night auditors may also be required to perform the typical front desk functions during the graveyard shift.

Today, the company is centralizing payroll, accounts payable, data processing, tax reporting, and other basic accounting functions.

In addition to basic accounting functions, many accountants also offer other services, such as start-up business and management systems advice.

Finance - you already outsource auditing, so why not do the same with your entire accounting function, including bookkeeping, tax management and invoicing?

On the other hand, there are some general differences in emphasis, as indicated, which should be highlighted by the accounting function.

Nevertheless, the approach described does indicate an area in which there might be considerable expansion of the accounting function.