Accountant

/əˈkaʊntənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is responsible for financial records, reports, and tax returns, typically employed by organizations or individuals.

The accountant prepared the annual financial statements for the company.

A professional who specializes in the measurement, analysis, and reporting of financial information.

She decided to become an accountant after completing her degree in finance.

A person who keeps and audits financial records.

As the accountant of the nonprofit organization, he ensured that all donations were properly tracked.

Derived from the Old French 'acontant', which means 'to account for'.

accountant's role

The function and responsibilities associated with being an accountant.

to account for

To provide reasons or explanations for something.

tax accountant

An accountant specializing in tax-related services.

accounting

The systematic recording, reporting, and analysis of financial transactions.

finance

The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

audit

A systematic examination of financial data.

Number cruncher

He's such a number cruncher; he could be an accountant.

Bean counter

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