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chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |