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chapter 1
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 pat of the system to doing a wide range of tasks |
audit | the review of a company accounting systems and finical statements to confirm that they follow generally accepted accounting principles |
certified public accountant | a licensed professional who has met certain education and experience requirements and passed a national test |
for profit business | a business that operates to earn money for its owners |
lifestyle | the way a person uses time and energy and resources |
networking | making contacts with people to share information and advice |
not for profit organization | an organization that operates for purposes other than making a profit |
personal interest tests | tests that help individuals to identify their preferences and to match interests to potential careers |
personality | a set of unique qualities that make a person different from all other people |
public accounting firm | a business that provides a variety of accounting services including the independent audit |
skills | the activities that a person does well |
values | the principals a person lives by and the beliefs that are important tot he person |