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One who is skilled in the practice of accounting or who is in charge of public or private accounts. An accountant is responsible for reporting financial results, whether for a company or for an individual, in accordance with government and regulatory authority rules.
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- certified management accountant (CMA)
- public accountant
- Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Chartered Association of Certified Accountants
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Certified Public Accountant
