Hi All,
I am of the opinion that there is nothing like HR based and Accounts based decisions. Decisions have to be taken based on practical situations and not department based. For Example, the finance department cannot tell that Leaves cannot be encashed nor can the HR bring a rule that leave's should not lapse. Policy decisions have to be taken objectively based on what is good for all.
Tasks that can be done exclusively by HR has to be done by the HR without anyone's interference. However, more often than not, Staff Welfare issues will have financial implications and hence it is always better to take these decisions after a fair discussion with the Accounts/Finance Departments.