public accountant

American  

noun

1. an accountant whose services are available to the public at large, in contrast to one employed on a full-time basis by a company.

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Other Word Forms

• public accounting noun

Example Sentences

“This is where liability kicks in for financial institutions,” said Miklos Ringbauer, a certified public accountant with his own firm in Southern California.

From MarketWatch

If your only goal is to minimize your tax bill on Roth conversions, look for a financial planner or adviser who specializes in taxes, or look for a professional like a Certified Public Accountant who focuses on personal finances and/or retirement savings.

From MarketWatch

I recently met a certified public accountant who has never prepared a tax return.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because you don’t have a specific question, you would be better off sitting down with a certified public accountant or a trust and estates attorney.

From MarketWatch

The tax bill also expands eligible expenses to include credentialing and licensing programs such coursework or tests to become a fitness trainer, a certified public accountant, or a lawyer.

From Barron's

Related Words

• actuary
• analyst
• auditor
• bookkeeper
• clerk