Accounting focuses on financial record keeping and reporting.

Actuarial science deals with risk assessment and prediction.

Both fields require strong numerical and analytical skills.

Accounting careers often involve auditing and tax preparation.

Actuaries primarily work in insurance and financial risk.

Actuarial science requires passing specialized exams.

Accounting certifications include CPA; actuarial science has SOA/CAS.

Both professions have strong job outlooks and earning potential.

Accountants focus on historical data; actuaries forecast the future.

Some roles combine skills from both fields, especially in finance.