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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 part of the system to doing a wide range of tasks. |
Audit | The review of a company's accounting systems and financial statements to confirm that they follow generally accepted accounting principals. |
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | A licensed professional who has met certain educational 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, 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 profit. |
Personal Interests Tests | Tests that help individuals to identify their preferences and to match potential careers. |
Personality | A set of unique qualities that makes a person different form 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 principles a person lives their lives by and the beliefs that are important to the person. |