B2 verb ニュートラル #20 よく出る

accountant

/əˈkaʊn.tənt/

An accountant is a professional responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and analyzing financial records. They ensure that individuals and businesses comply with tax laws and manage their budgets and financial reporting accurately.

例文

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1

I need to consult my accountant before I file my tax returns this year.

I need to speak with my financial professional before submitting my annual tax documents.

2

The chief accountant verified that all financial statements complied with international regulatory standards.

The lead financial officer confirmed the company's records followed global legal rules.

3

My accountant is a lifesaver when it comes to sorting out my complex business expenses.

The person who manages my taxes is extremely helpful with organizing my work-related costs.

語族

名詞
accountant
Verb
account
副詞
accountably
形容詞
accountable
関連
accountancy
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覚え方のコツ

Remember that an accountant is the person who 'counts' the 'accounts.'

クイックテスト

The company's _____ discovered a significant error in the quarterly tax filing.

正解!

正解は: a

例文

1

I need to consult my accountant before I file my tax returns this year.

everyday

I need to speak with my financial professional before submitting my annual tax documents.

2

The chief accountant verified that all financial statements complied with international regulatory standards.

formal

The lead financial officer confirmed the company's records followed global legal rules.

3

My accountant is a lifesaver when it comes to sorting out my complex business expenses.

informal

The person who manages my taxes is extremely helpful with organizing my work-related costs.

4

In economic theory, the role of the accountant is to provide transparent data for market efficiency analysis.

academic

In financial studies, the professional's job is to offer clear data for analyzing market performance.

5

The firm is looking for a senior accountant with at least five years of experience in corporate auditing.

business

The company wants to hire an experienced financial expert to review their business records.

語族

名詞
accountant
Verb
account
副詞
accountably
形容詞
accountable
関連
accountancy

よく使う組み合わせ

chartered accountant a highly qualified accountant who has met specific professional requirements
forensic accountant an accountant who investigates financial crimes and discrepancies
certified accountant an accountant who has received an official license to practice
tax accountant an accountant who specializes in tax preparation and planning
hire an accountant to employ a professional to manage one's finances

よく使うフレーズ

cook the books

to illegally manipulate financial records to make a company look more profitable

bean counter

a derogatory term for an accountant who is overly focused on small expenses

balance the sheets

to ensure that the financial records show an equal balance between debits and credits

よく混同される語

accountant vs bookkeeper

A bookkeeper records daily financial transactions, while an accountant interprets and analyzes that data.

accountant vs auditor

An auditor specifically checks and verifies that financial records are accurate and legal.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'accountant' to refer to the person holding the job title. 'Accounting' and 'accountancy' refer to the field of study or the practice itself.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'I am studying accountant' when they should say 'I am studying accounting' or 'I want to be an accountant.'

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覚え方のコツ

Remember that an accountant is the person who 'counts' the 'accounts.'

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語源

Derived from the Old French 'aconteur', which comes from 'aconter' meaning 'to calculate' or 'to reckon.'

文法パターン

countable noun plural: accountants requires the indefinite article 'an' (an accountant)
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, accountants are viewed as highly reliable and ethical professionals, though they are often stereotyped as having dry or very serious personalities.

クイックテスト

The company's _____ discovered a significant error in the quarterly tax filing.

正解!

正解は: a

関連単語

principled

C2

Acting in accordance with morality and high standards of behavior. It describes a person or an action guided by a strict set of values and integrity rather than by personal gain or convenience.

analytical

C1

Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning to understand something by breaking it down into its constituent parts. It describes a systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to evaluate information critically.

authorize

C1

To grant official permission or legal power to someone to perform a specific action or to allow something to happen. It typically involves a formal process or a person in a position of authority validating a request or procedure.

beneficial

B2

Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.

consistent

C2

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.

constitutional

C2

Relating to the fundamental principles or established laws that govern a state or organization. It can also refer to an individual's physical health or inherent temperament.

define

C1

A precise statement or explanation of the meaning, nature, or scope of a word, concept, or thing. It is also used to describe the degree of clarity and detail in an image or sound.

contextual

B2

Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.

contractor

C1

A person or company that performs work or provides goods and services under a specific legal agreement. Unlike a regular employee, a contractor is usually hired for a specific project or a fixed period of time as an independent entity.

derive

B2

To obtain, receive, or trace something from a specific source or origin. It is commonly used to describe getting a benefit, a feeling, or a logical conclusion from something else.

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