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Definition of "accountant" []

  • One that keeps, audits, and inspects the financial records of individuals or business concerns and prepares financial and tax reports. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "accountant" in a sentence
  • "Ugh. So I now I need to add "home repair" to the list of qualities I need in a spouse ( "accountant" is already there as well)."
  • "My accountant is examining all the records before approaching SS."
  • "The accountant is on-going since Mexico's tax laws are numerous."