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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Peter Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Republican Christy Peterson, an office manager and accountant at a construction company, ran unopposed in her party's primary in the heavily Democratic district.
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Saige Miller,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Baristas and roofers have gotten more efficient, and accountants have gotten less efficient—thanks a lot, ChatGPT.
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Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Have your accountant make the call.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
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Noun
Get your books to a standard a buyer's accountant will accept, which usually means reviewed or audited statements rather than founder bookkeeping.
—
Peter Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Republican Christy Peterson, an office manager and accountant at a construction company, ran unopposed in her party's primary in the heavily Democratic district.
—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Baristas and roofers have gotten more efficient, and accountants have gotten less efficient—thanks a lot, ChatGPT.
—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Have your accountant make the call.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
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“Accountant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountant. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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