CPA
Definition
Noun: A Certified Public Accountant; a professional accountant in the United States who has met specific state-mandated education, examination, and experience requirements to be licensed. CPAs are qualified to perform a wide range of accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services.
Usage
The term "CPA" is used as a title or designation for an individual who holds this certification. It is typically placed after a person's name. - She hired a CPA to handle her business taxes. - John Smith, CPA, will be reviewing the financial statements. - To provide an official audit opinion, the firm must be led by a CPA.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "CPA firm": A business entity, such as a partnership or corporation, that is owned and operated by Certified Public Accountants and provides professional services.
- The large corporation was audited by an international CPA firm.
- The designation signifies a high standard of professional competence and adherence to a code of ethics. CPAs are authorized to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Variants and Related Words
- Accountant (n): A more general term for a professional who keeps or inspects financial accounts. A CPA is a specific, licensed type of accountant.
- Public Accountant (n): An accountant who provides services to the general public. In the U.S., only those licensed can use the title "Certified Public Accountant."
Synonyms
- Chartered Accountant (CA) (Note: This is the equivalent professional designation used in many other countries, such as Canada, the UK, and Australia.)
- Licensed Public Accountant
Related Phrases
- "CPA exam" / "Uniform CPA Examination": The rigorous, multi-part examination that candidates must pass to become a CPA.
- She is studying full-time to prepare for the CPA exam.
- "CPA license": The official state-granted license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant.
- Maintaining a CPA license requires completing continuing professional education courses.
Noun
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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
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in addition to accounting and auditing, CPAs also prepare tax returns for individuals and corporations
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