chartered accountant

noun

, British.

1. a member of the Institute of Accountants. : C.A.

chartered accountant

noun

1. (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 CA

Word History and Origins

Origin of chartered accountant¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Now, with Mumbai and Maharashtra clearly in the throes of a fresh Covid-19 wave, the 53-year-old chartered accountant feels unperturbed.

From Quartz

The Australian executive began her career as a chartered accountant before moving on to work at an investment bank in London and other financial institutions.

From Fortune

In the case of the chartered accountant, or the stockbroker, or the pedlar, this special knowledge is not so damning a thing.

From Project Gutenberg

The disposition of our forces is clearly marked in red ink, and their numerical strength certified by a chartered accountant.

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A chartered accountant sat in the office at Moorgate Street and shed around him the gloom of statistics.

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One beginner whom we know is seriously thinking of employing a chartered accountant for this purpose.

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We have our duly elected and appointed treasurer and our accounts are audited by a chartered accountant.

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