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actuary vs. accountant

[ak-choo-er-ee] / ˈæk tʃuˌɛr i /

noun

plural

actuaries
  1. Insurance. a person who computes premium rates, dividends, risks, etc., according to probabilities based on statistical records.

  2. (formerly) a registrar or clerk.

[uh-koun-tnt] / əˈkaʊn tnt /

noun

  1. a person whose profession is inspecting and auditing personal or commercial accounts and providing financial advice to the account holders.