certified public accountant
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of certified public accountant
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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“She told me she had completely cut off her mom,” says Sherlock, 29, a certified public accountant in Lakeville, Minn. “And that she had wasted all of her 30s on a man.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
But he cautions that residency rules can be complex — making it important to consult a qualified tax professional, such as a certified public accountant, before making any major moves.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
Mejia, a 35-year-old certified public accountant associated with the Green Party, won the most votes of any controller candidate in city history in 2022 despite running against a then-sitting councilmember.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Hull, a certified public accountant, said he grabs the streaming statements from digital service providers and downloads those into a database and creates a table of earnings of revenue by song.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
Miss Christine Ross of New York City is a certified public accountant and auditor.
From The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV by Ida Husted Harper
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