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| accountant | a person who handles a broad range of responsibilites, 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 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 owner |
| 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 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 makes a person different from all other people |
| public accounting firm | a busines that provides a variet of accounting services including the independing audit |
| skills | the activities that a person does well |
| values | the principles a person lives by and the beliefs that are important to the person |
