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accountant

[uh-koun-tnt] / əˈkaʊn tnt /


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“The world has changed significantly” since the parents of Gen Zers were in their 30s, certified public accountant Miklos Ringbauer told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

The 33-year-old accountant has been training for three months to keep fit and unwind after work.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Sandy “and I have paid an accountant who we both trusted to do all of the tax returns for LHS,” she wrote, and “there was no theft.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Though an accountant by trade, he began integrating into the family business and, before his father’s passing, took over the business with his brother.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

Sergeant Kruger and I would leave after court adjourned at one o’clock on Friday, and after arriving at my office, I would work with Davidoff and our accountant Nathan Marcus.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

That’s why financial advisers hire tax accountants and doctors hire specialists.

From MarketWatch Jul. 25, 2026

We visited the firm’s sprawling Florida Lakehouse campus to see how it’s preparing the next generation of accountants as AI changes their industry.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

He denied intentionally dodging taxes or breaking the law, testifying that he disliked handling tax and other financial matters, so he relied on office managers and accountants.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

His campaign manager said Friday that accountants are still working on the new filing.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

Whatever money she had left was being eaten up by lawyers and accountants.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar




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