accountant
pronunciation
How to pronounce accountant in British English:
UK [əˈkaʊntənt]
How to pronounce accountant in American English:
US [əˈkaʊntənt]
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- Noun:
- someone who maintains and audits business accounts
Word Origin
- accountant (n.)
- mid-15c., "accounting officer, one who renders accounts," from Old French acuntant (Modern French accomptant), from present participle of accompter (see account (v.)). Sense of "professional maker of accounts" is recorded from 1530s. The word also was an adjective in Middle English, "accountable; liable to render accounts" (early 15c.).
Example
- 1. Do you want me to invite your accountant to this meeting ?
- 2. Most important , a good accountant will help with tax planning .
- 3. One senior big four accountant called this suggestion " completely disproportionate " .
- 4. Talk to your accountant or tax adviser to determine the best strategy for you and your business .
- 5. Speaking of accounting , we recommend getting an accountant before almost anything else in the set-up process .