chartered accountant

American  

noun

British.

1. a member of the Institute of Accountants. C.A.

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chartered accountant British  

noun

1.  CA.  (in Britain) an accountant who has passed the professional examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland

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Etymology

Origin of chartered accountant

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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chartered accountant

"There's just such a great work ethic in South Africa, and an energy about South Africans," says Simon Wheeler, a Durban-based chartered accountant who also works in the sector.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025

Suren Thiru, economics director for chartered accountant group ICAEW, said raising interest rates in the U.K. would be a “misstep” following the surprise fall in inflation.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2023

Moshiri will join the board alongside John Spellman, described by the club as "an experienced chartered accountant, successful businessman and Evertonian".

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2023

Ceri Nelson, 63, a chartered accountant, did just that.

From BBC ● May 12, 2023

One beginner whom we know is seriously thinking of employing a chartered accountant for this purpose.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 30, 1919 by Various

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