English noun: certified public accountant | |||
1. | certified public accountant (person) an accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a United States state to be certified by that state | ||
Samples | In addition to accounting and auditing, CPAs also prepare tax returns for individuals and corporations. | ||
Synonyms | CPA | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accountant, comptroller, controller | ||