Matt is asked by Clint Publishers to carry out an external audit of its books. He is also asked to prepare the tax returns for another client, Mrs. Zhirkov. Matt is a _____.
A)public accountant
B)management accountant
C)government accountant
D)cost accountant

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Matt is an external auditor for Clint Publishers, which falls under the purview of public accounting. Additionally, he is preparing tax returns for a client, making him a public accountant providing tax services. Therefore, Option A (public accountant) is the correct answer. The other options do not fit the scenario described. Management accounting deals with internal accounting and decision-making for a specific company, while government accounting involves managing financial activities for government entities. Cost accounting involves measuring and analyzing the costs associated with producing goods or services.

Matt Is Asked by Clint Publishers to Carry Out an External