accountant

[ uh-koun-tnt ]

noun

1. a person whose profession is inspecting and auditing personal or commercial accounts and providing financial advice to the account holders.

accountant

/ əˈkaʊntənt /

noun

1. a person concerned with the maintenance and audit of business accounts and the preparation of consultant reports in tax and finance

Other Words From

• ac·count·ant·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of accountant¹

First recorded in 1425–75; account + -ant; replacing late Middle English accomptant, from Middle French, Old French acuntant, present participle of acunter “to account ”

Example Sentences

Then, six to nine months later, he said there is a request for more information which often involves 50-150 further questions that can only be answered by the likes of a forensic accountant.

From BBC

A retired certified public accountant, Bridge fears that Trump is a threat to Social Security, Medicare and Obamacare.

From Los Angeles Times

The former accountant calculated that opening every day would mean the business would take just enough money to pay VAT, but would then actually be worse off than if they earnt less.

From BBC

He had retired from a successful career as an accountant, so was interested in the small firm's books.

From BBC

One accountant in the throng clutched five copies, intending to mail the book to his nephews and nieces in the Midwest.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• actuary
• analyst
• auditor
• bookkeeper
• clerk