accountant
/əˈkaʊntənt/ (bre, ipa) · [əkˈaʊntənt] /əˈkaʊntənt/ (ame, ipa) · [əkˈaʊntənt] /ə-ˈkau̇n-tᵊnt/ (ame, mw)
accountant — noun
- accountantsingular
- accountantsplural
1. A professional who prepares, checks, and manages the financial records of a pers
A professional who prepares, checks, and manages the financial records of a person, company, or organization.
Anong works as an accountant for a small family business in Chiang Mai.
works as + an accountant + for [organisation]
The accountant at Folake's company found a serious mistake in the tax records.
Mira decided to become an accountant because she enjoys working with numbers.
Before the tax deadline, Zayd met his accountant to check all the paperwork.
The new accountant at the school asked the teachers to save all their payment receipts.
- bookkeeper
A bookkeeper records daily financial transactions; an accountant has broader training and may also analyse and report on finances.
- auditor
An auditor formally examines financial records to ensure accuracy and legality, often from outside the company.
- CPA
Short for Certified Public Accountant; a licensed accountant who has passed specific exams in the US.
用法筆記
Often used with a modifier that specifies the type of work: 'tax accountant', 'management accountant', 'certified accountant'.