Dealer

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A dealer, in accounting terms, refers to an individual or entity engaged in the buying and selling of securities, commodities, or other financial instruments for their own account, often facilitating market liquidity. An accounting dealer operates within financial markets, maintaining inventories and profiting from bid-ask spreads. This term is crucial in understanding market dynamics and financial reporting.

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