ac·coun·tant
ə-ˈkau̇n-tᵊnt 
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
obsolete
: accountable, answerable
I stand accountant for as great a sin—
William Shakespeare
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noticeably absent from the sequel is Anna Kendrick's Dana Cummings, an accountant Wolff helps and eventually develops feelings for in the first film.
—Mike Miller, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
According to that analysis, nearly 80% of Connecticut’s uncollected taxes involve under-reporting of income, a problem typically connected with businesses and households that can afford tax attorneys and accountants.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Because far fewer accountants are out there than there used to be, those who prefer to work with one for tax prep may find that the professional even files an extension on their behalf if that person is overwhelmed.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to ‘find the accountant,’ Wolff is compelled to solve the case.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noticeably absent from the sequel is Anna Kendrick's Dana Cummings, an accountant Wolff helps and eventually develops feelings for in the first film.
—Mike Miller, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
According to that analysis, nearly 80% of Connecticut’s uncollected taxes involve under-reporting of income, a problem typically connected with businesses and households that can afford tax attorneys and accountants.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Because far fewer accountants are out there than there used to be, those who prefer to work with one for tax prep may find that the professional even files an extension on their behalf if that person is overwhelmed.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Accountant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountant. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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