1. Accounting involves recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions and events to provide information to decision makers. 2. Bookkeeping is the process of recording business transactions, while accounting builds on this by interpreting the information, compiling reports, and analyzing the financial position and performance of a business. 3. Financial accounting provides information to external users like investors and regulators, while management accounting informs internal decision making. Both require adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for consistency and accuracy.