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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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Do not give an adviser withdrawal authority, read everything before signing, and get a lawyer or a certified public accountant to review the contract if necessary.

From MarketWatch Jun. 11, 2026

Kenneth Mejia, 35, is a certified public accountant who lives in Westlake.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

This is my second year using a tax-preparation firm led by a certified public accountant.

From MarketWatch Apr. 1, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 11, 2025

The position of   the public accountant in relation to   business and government in Great   Britain, by Sir Laurence Halsey.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1970 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

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