What does it mean to be accountable?

​​​​​​Accepting blame for something you didn’t do
Blaming someone else for a problem
Acknowledging that you are willing and able to respond to a problem
Being good at handling numbers and balancing checkbooks

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To be accountable means acknowledging that you are willing and able to respond to a problem. It involves taking responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and their consequences, whether positive or negative. Being accountable means owning up to mistakes and understanding your role in a situation, rather than shifting blame onto others.