certified public accountant

noun

1. an accountant certified by a state examining board as having fulfilled the requirements of state law to be a public accountant. : C.P.A.

certified public accountant

noun

1. (in the US) a public accountant certified to have met state legal requirements Compare certified accountant

Word History and Origins

Origin of certified public accountant¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

Example Sentences

A retired certified public accountant, Bridge fears that Trump is a threat to Social Security, Medicare and Obamacare.

From Los Angeles Times

You can get referrals to tax pros from the National Assn. of Enrolled Agents and your state’s chapter of certified public accountants.

From Los Angeles Times

Ma is a certified public accountant and has also worked as a member of the California Board of Equalization and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

From Los Angeles Times

She is a certified public accountant and has also worked as a member of the California Board of Equalization and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

From Los Angeles Times

Larry Gray, a certified public accountant from Rolla, Missouri, said he had concerns early on about how the program could be abused.

From Seattle Times

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