Accountant
Definition
A professional who engages in accounting, which involves preparing and auditing financial statements, bookkeeping and financial analysis.
An accountant may also be qualified to give individuals or corporations tax advice and prepare tax returns.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
Someone who works with financial data. Usually a skilled professional trained in financial analysis rather than one who keeps the books. Compare: bookkeeper
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:10 pm
