Accounting Humor

(if we can't laugh at ourselves, we shouldn't laugh at others)

Q:  What's the definition of an accountant?

A:  Someone who solves a problem you didn't know you had, in a way you don't understand

Q:  What is GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)

A:  The difference between accounting theory and practice

Q:  How was copper wire invented?

A:  Two accountants were arguing over a penny

There once was a business owner interviewing people for a Division Manager position.  The owner had a variety of individuals applying for the job, and decided to select the person who could best answer the question "What is 2 + 2?".  The first candidate was an Engineer, and pulled out his calculator to show the answer was 4.  The second candidate was an Attorney, and the person stated that in the case of Stevenson vs. the State, 2 + 2 was proven to be 4.  The final candidate was a CPA.  When asked what 2 + 2 equaled, the candidate did not immediately respond.  Thinking, the candidate finally looked up at the business owner and responded "What would you like it to be?"

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