Accountant Word Meaning

Etymology:

Middle English: from Law French, present participle of Old French aconter (see account). The original use was as an adjective meaning ‘liable to give an account’, hence denoting a person who must do so

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Definition:

a person whose job is to keep, inspect, and analyse financial accounts

Short Definition:

person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts

Examples:

• accountants are responsible for their client's personal and professional information
• she aims to become an accountant in the near future