An '''accountant''' is an individual that specializes in analyzing and organizing the finances of companies and individuals. In the United States many people hire an accountant to manage their [[tax|taxes]], both in terms of tax planning and completing the actual tax return. | An '''accountant''' is an individual that specializes in analyzing and organizing the finances of companies and individuals. In the United States many people hire an accountant to manage their [[tax|taxes]], both in terms of tax planning and completing the actual tax return. |