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# Understanding PM, Workspace, and Employee Accounts in COUNT

COUNT uses three account types to separate practice management, business operations, and employee self-service access.

## Practice Manager (PM) Account

PM accounts are used by accounting firms and finance teams managing multiple clients or businesses.

PM users can:

* Manage clients and workflows
* Access projects, files, and intake forms
* Collaborate with clients
* Launch and manage workspaces

### PM Roles

****Admin****

* Full access to all PM features
* Can invite staff and manage clients

****Manager****

* Can manage projects and workflows
* Cannot add clients or invite staff

****Limited****

* Access only to assigned clients or workspaces

Learn more on how to invite a user to your COUNT Practice Manager: [How to Invite a User to Practice Manager](https://support.getcount.com/en/article/how-to-invite-a-user-to-practice-manager-1ioujt8/)

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## Workspace Account

A Workspace is used for the accounting and financial operations of a single business.

Workspace users can:

* Manage accounting and banking
* Run payroll
* Handle AP/AR
* Access reporting and tax tools

### Common Workspace Roles

****Owner/Admin****

* Full workspace access

****Accountant/Bookkeeper****

* Accounting and reporting access

****Payroll Admin****

* Payroll management access

****Limited User****

* Restricted operational access

Learn more on how to invite a user to your COUNT workspace: [How to Invite a Team Member to Your Workspace](https://support.getcount.com/en/article/how-to-invite-a-team-member-to-your-workspace-18b3qx6/)

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## Employee Account

Employee accounts are for payroll self-service only.

Employees can:

* View pay stubs
* Access tax documents
* Review payroll history
* Update personal information (if enabled)

Employees cannot access:

* Accounting data
* Banking information
* PM tools
* Other employee records

Learn more on how to invite an employee to COUNT: [How to add People (Employees or Contractors) and Invite Them to the COUNT Go Mobile App](https://support.getcount.com/en/article/how-to-add-people-employees-or-contractors-and-invite-them-to-the-count-go-mobile-app-p2g2mu/)

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## Which Account Should I Use?

Use a:

* ****PM Account**** for managing clients and workflows
* ****Workspace Account**** for accounting and financial operations
* ****Employee Account**** for payroll self-service access only