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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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 29 May 2025
The couple’s accountant Peter Tarantino was also sentenced to three years in prison for his hand in the scheme.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 May 2025
In 1978, he was charged in Kansas City, Missouri, with the dismemberment murder of Raymond West, 72, who had hired Lewis as an accountant.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Engaging in a strategy that the IRS has listed as abusive can expose all parties involved—sellers, promoters, attorneys and accountants—to penalties and unwanted attention.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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They were convicted along with their accountant of bilking banks out of more than $36 million.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 29 May 2025
The couple’s accountant Peter Tarantino was also sentenced to three years in prison for his hand in the scheme.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 27 May 2025
In 1978, he was charged in Kansas City, Missouri, with the dismemberment murder of Raymond West, 72, who had hired Lewis as an accountant.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Engaging in a strategy that the IRS has listed as abusive can expose all parties involved—sellers, promoters, attorneys and accountants—to penalties and unwanted attention.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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“Accountant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountant. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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