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Chapter 1.2
Accounting
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accountant | Handles responsibilty, makes business decisions, prepares and interprets financial reports |
| Accounting Clerk | A entry-level job that can vary from speciailzing in one part of the system to doing a wide range of tasks |
| For-Profit business | Operate to earn money for their owners |
| Not-for-profit organzization | Works to protect and preserve the enviorment |
| Public accounting firm | Provide clients a variety of accounting services including the independent audit |
| Audit | the review of a company's accounting systems and financial statements to confirm that they follow the generally accepted accounting principles |
| Certified public accountant | Accountant who has met certain education and experience requirements and passed a national test |