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certified public accountant

cer·ti·fied pub·lic ac·count·ant
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sur-tuh-fahyd puhb-lik uh-koun-tnt]
    • /ˈsɜr təˌfaɪd ˈpʌb lɪk əˈkaʊn tnt/
    • /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪd ˈpʌblɪk əˈkaʊn.tənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sur-tuh-fahyd puhb-lik uh-koun-tnt]
    • /ˈsɜr təˌfaɪd ˈpʌb lɪk əˈkaʊn tnt/

Definitions of certified public accountant words

  • countable noun certified public accountant A certified public accountant is someone who has received a certificate stating that he or she is qualified to work as an accountant within a particular state. The abbreviation CPA is also used. 3
  • noun certified public accountant (in the US) a public accountant certified to have met state legal requirements 3
  • noun certified public accountant a public accountant certified by a state examining board as having met the requirements of state law 3
  • noun certified public accountant A certified public accountant is someone who has received a certificate stating that they are qualified to work as an accountant within a particular state of the US. 3
  • noun certified public accountant an accountant certified by a state examining board as having fulfilled the requirements of state law to be a public accountant. Abbreviation: C.P.A. 1
  • noun certified public accountant sb qualified in accounting 1
See all 6 definitions of certified public accountant

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Origin of certified public accountant

First appearance:

before 1910
One of the 15% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1910-15

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Parts of speech for Certified public accountant

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certified public accountant popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Synonyms for certified public accountant

noun certified public accountant

  • accountant — An accountant is a person whose job is to keep financial accounts.
  • cpa — CPA is an abbreviation for certified public accountant.
  • chartered accountant — (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
All 4 Synonyms of certified public accountant

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