My daughter called me at work to say I had received a call from "Josh" at the bank regarding my account.
Returning the call to my bank, the operator asked what Josh's last name was. I explained that he hadn't left his last name.
Then she asked for his department, and I said that I didn't know that either.
"There are 1500 employees in this building, ma'am," she told me rather sharply.
So I asked her for her name.
"Danielle," she said.
"And your last name?" I asked.
"Sorry," she replied, "we're not allowed to give last names."
What is the difference between a Finance Manager and an Accountant?
A Finance Manager is concerned with what is to the left of the comma. An Accountant is worried with what is to the right of the decimal!
A speaker had a business engagement in a small town a few hours away. The train on which he was traveling was far from fast, and he took every opportunity to keep the conductor informed as to his opinion of the pace.
Finally, frustrated, the conductor blurted out, “If you don’t like it, get out and walk!”
“I would,” the man replied, “but the committee doesn’t expect me until this train gets in.”
What's the difference between an actuary and an accountant?
An actuary does much the same thing as an accountant but lacks the accountant's bright and vivacious personality.