The accounting process involves recording, interpreting, classifying, analyzing, reporting and summarizing financial data. Bookkeeping is the process of recording financial transactions. Recording financial transactions is the first part of and the foundation of the accounting process. Bookkeepers handle the recording part of the accounting process. Accountants handle all parts of the accounting process.

IRS Key Contact Information and Helpful Hints
Amended Tax Return Status: 866-464-2050 www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return Apply for an EIN: 800-829-4933 www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employer-id-numbers Estate and Gift Taxes: 866-699-4083 Excise Tax Help: 866-699-4096 FBAR Online Filing https://bsaefiling.fincen.treas.gov/NoRegFBARFiler.html Get Tax Transcript for Individuals: 800-908-9946 www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript Identity Theft: 800-908-4490 Power of Attorney (Form 2848) Fax: 855-214-7519 for Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware,

