Meaning & use
accountant
A person whose job is to keep, examine, and analyze financial records.
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The accountant prepared the company's tax returns before the April deadline.
She hired an accountant to help organize her small business's monthly expenses.
A note on using this word
A certified accountant, such as a CPA, has passed formal exams beyond general bookkeeping qualifications.
Words with a similar meaning
bookkeeperauditor
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