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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Karen Akouri Tim Lawlis/CBS Detroit Akouri, an accountant by background, started her company after dealing with her own health issue – she was diagnosed with breast cancer – and wanting to eat healthier.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
That may sound like a small inconvenience, until Americans discover Form 709 isn’t generally available on do-it-yourself tax platforms like TurboTax or Jackson Hewitt and may require an accountant, said Amber Waldman, estate and gift senior director in RSM’s Washington National Tax practice.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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These practices allow accountants to identify and address issues early, reducing the risk of larger errors in official reports and ensuring financial accuracy before finalizing and reporting financial statements.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
Karen Akouri Tim Lawlis/CBS Detroit Akouri, an accountant by background, started her company after dealing with her own health issue – she was diagnosed with breast cancer – and wanting to eat healthier.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
That may sound like a small inconvenience, until Americans discover Form 709 isn’t generally available on do-it-yourself tax platforms like TurboTax or Jackson Hewitt and may require an accountant, said Amber Waldman, estate and gift senior director in RSM’s Washington National Tax practice.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Previous CapRadio audits flagged problems CapRadio’s September 2022 audit was due to Sacramento State in eight days, and its accountants encountered a roadblock.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Accountant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountant. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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