The current Oxford English Dictionary definition of “accountant” doesn’t seem that controversial. “A person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts” is a description many will recognise.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board, FASB, is a private, independent organization that since 1973 has been given the authority by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, to establish ...

The American Institute CPAs, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and state CPA societies voiced their ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...