Accountants are the scorers of industry; they have nothing to do with playing the game. (Probably not tongue-in-cheek, as he was implicated in the De Lorean scandal shortly before his death.)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Accountants track results but do not actively participate in the core business activities.
- In plain terms
- Accountants score the game but do not play it.
- What can you take from it?
- Accounting tracks value but does not create it directly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who plays the game vs keeps score?
- What is the value of measurement?
Another view
Accountants play a critical role in business strategy.
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Any car which holds together for more than a race is too heavy. (Also tongue-in-cheek, as race cars must test and qualify before the start of any race.)
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