The difference between finance and accounting is that accounting dwells on the day-to-day flow of money in and out of a company or institution, while finance on the other hand is a broader term for the management of assets and liabilities and the planning of future growth.

Business administration is the administration of a business. It incorporates all aspects of overseeing and supervising business operations, as focus on management and leadership it also covers fields which include accounting, finance, project management and marketing.