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accountant

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //əˈkaʊntənt// UK //ɐkˈaʊntənt// ac·coun·tant Archaic General-service Humorous

n. a professional whose job is to keep, inspect, and analyze financial records. You hire this person to help you with your taxes or to manage a company's money.

n. a professional practitioner of accounting or accountancy, responsible for the measurement, disclosure, or provision of assurance about financial information. Often used humorously on social media as a euphemism for more controversial professions.


SIMPLE

The accountant checks the company's spending every month.

CONTEXTUAL

Small business owners often hire an accountant to ensure their tax filings comply with local regulations.

COMPLEX

While the internal auditor focuses on risk management, the staff accountant maintains the general ledger and prepares the monthly financial statements for executive review.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English, from Middle French acuntant. Equivalent to account + -ant. First attested in the mid 15th century.

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