certified public accountant

/ˌsʌrdəˈfaɪd ˌpʌblɪk əˌkaʊntənt/
/ˈsʌtɪfaɪd ˈpʌblɪk əˈkaʊntənt/
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Other forms: certified public accountants

Definitions of certified public accountant
  1. noun
    an accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a United States state to be certified by that state
    synonyms: CPA
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    type of:
    accountant, comptroller, controller
    someone who maintains and audits business accounts
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