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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s also a handy little bonus in this pairing, as revealed on the congressman’s website: Should Heinrich find herself in need of an attorney, a certified public accountant or an emergency medical technician, she’s definitely covered, because Fitzpatrick is licensed as all three.

From Los Angeles Times

Scammers try to confuse immigrants into thinking they’re an attorney by calling themselves a notario, notary public, accountant or consultant, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• actuary
• analyst
• auditor
• bookkeeper
• clerk