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Chapter 1.2
Accounting
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accountant | handles a broad range of responsibilities, makes business decisions, and prepares and interprets financial reports |
| Accounting Clerk | is an entry-level job that can vary from specializing 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 Organization | operate for purpose other than making profit a.k.a. nonprofit organizations |
| Public Accounting Firm | provide clients a variety of accounting services including the independent audit |
| Audit | is the review of a company's accounting systems and financial statements to confirm that they follow generally accepted accounting principles |
| Certified public accountant (CPA) | is an accountant who has met certain education and experience requirements and passed a national test |