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Chapter 1.2
Accounting
Term | Definition |
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Accountant | Handles responsibilty, makes business decisions, prepares and interprets financial reports |
Accounting Clerk | A entry-level job that can vary from speciailzing 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 organzization | Works to protect and preserve the enviorment |
Public accounting firm | Provide clients a variety of accounting services including the independent audit |
Audit | the review of a company's accounting systems and financial statements to confirm that they follow the generally accepted accounting principles |
Certified public accountant | Accountant who has met certain education and experience requirements and passed a national test |