I agree 100% with your comment in the context that you establish (doing your own bookkeeping).
Having said that, as I sit here taking a short break from designing software that deals with accounting data, the fact that I have an understanding of accounting is incredibly beneficial. I use this knowledge in dealing with my clients, helping them understand how to use available technology in their business and in creating new business systems.
What I find surprising is how many software developer types working on business systems don't have this fundamental understanding; true, this is mostly in the SMB market, but still. Many mistakes are made because of this.
Having said that, as I sit here taking a short break from designing software that deals with accounting data, the fact that I have an understanding of accounting is incredibly beneficial. I use this knowledge in dealing with my clients, helping them understand how to use available technology in their business and in creating new business systems.
What I find surprising is how many software developer types working on business systems don't have this fundamental understanding; true, this is mostly in the SMB market, but still. Many mistakes are made because of this.