Accountants
/əˈkaʊntənts/
Definitions
A person who is qualified to prepare and examine financial records.
/əˈkaʊntənts/
Professionals who prepare and examine financial records.
Our accountants are preparing the year-end financial report.
💡 Simply: People who work with numbers and money for businesses.
More Examples
She decided to become an accountant after graduating college.
How It's Used
"The company hired several accountants to audit its financial statements."
"Small businesses often rely on external accountants for tax preparation."
From Middle English *acountant, from Anglo-French *acountant, from Old French *acontour, from *a- + compter "to count". The evolution reflects the core function of accounting: counting and recording financial transactions.
The role of accountants has evolved with the development of more complex financial systems, from simple bookkeeping to sophisticated financial analysis.
Memory tip
Accountants 'count' and manage accounts.