Main Entry:

¹ac·coun·tant

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈkau̇n-t^ənt\

Function:

noun

Date:

15th century

1 : one that gives an account or is accountable 2 : one who is skilled in the practice of accounting or who is in charge of public or private accounts

— ac·coun·tant·ship \-t^ən(t)-ˌship\ noun