Accountant is a professional who performs accounting functions such as audits or financial statement analysis.
An accountant may be a certified public accountant (CPA) in the United States, a chartered accountant (CA) in the UK, or hold other professional designations.
The term "accountant" also refers to:
1. A person who keeps or inspects financial records
2. A professional who prepares tax returns
3. Someone who provides financial advice to businesses