certified public accountant

noun

1. an accountant certified by a state examining board as having fulfilled the requirements of state law to be a public accountant. C.P.A.

certified public accountant

noun

1. (in the US) a public accountant certified to have met state legal requirements Compare certified accountant

Word History and Origins

Origin of certified public accountant¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

Example Sentences

Cheryl Wolf, 57, a certified public accountant in Chicago who moved to the Windy City from Texas, said the aggressive immigration enforcement is unsettling.

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She thinks she will surpass him again—an achievement both she and her husband, a certified public accountant, would be comfortable with.

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Anat acknowledged that “finfluencers” alone cannot and should not close that gap, given they are not held to the same legal and ethical standards as accredited financial planners, certified public accountants or tax attorneys.

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As a certified public accountant, Kwan allegedly prepared fraudulent tax returns, and encouraged other employees to participate in the scheme by offering free or discounted tax services, prosecutors say.

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A retired certified public accountant, Bridge fears that Trump is a threat to Social Security, Medicare and Obamacare.

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