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Chapter 1.2
Accounting
Term | Definition |
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Accountant | A person who handles a broad range of responsibilities, makes business decisions , and prepares and interprets financial reports |
Accounting Clerk | an entry-level job that can vary from specializing in one part of the accounting system to doing a wide range of tasks |
For profit-business | A business that operates to earn money for its business, |
Not-for-profit organization | An organization that operates for purposes other than making profit. |
Public Accounting firm | A business that provides a variety of accounting services including the independent audit. |
Audit | the review of a company accounting systems and financial statements to confirm that they follow generally accepted accounting principles |
Certified public accountant (CPA) | A licences professional who has met certain education and experience requirements and passed a national test. |