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