What do you mean when you say that accounting is a meansrather thanan end?

When we say that accounting is a means rather than an end, we mean that accounting serves as a tool to facilitate decision-making, planning, and control within an organization. Its primary purpose is to provide useful financial information and insights that help stakeholders evaluate performance and make informed choices. Ultimately, the goal is not accounting itself, but the effective management and growth of the business based on the data it provides.