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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The majority of investment bankers view themselves as playing one role in a bigger process that also involves bankers, lawyers, accountants and other deal team members.
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—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
Edelman plays Adam Cooper, a quiet and awkward accountant turned reporter who has the gift of making every conversation an exercise in patience.
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In a turn of events, the senator, who was closeted, cheated on her with fellow accountant Oscar Martinez.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The majority of investment bankers view themselves as playing one role in a bigger process that also involves bankers, lawyers, accountants and other deal team members.
—Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Haroian, a former tax accountant, said the idea came from her own love of reading romance, and from noticing a gap in the local bookstore scene.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
Edelman plays Adam Cooper, a quiet and awkward accountant turned reporter who has the gift of making every conversation an exercise in patience.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accountant
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“Accountant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountant. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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