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CPA
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
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
Example:
in addition to accounting and auditing, CPAs also prepare tax returns for individuals and corporations
Synonyms:
certified public accountant; CPA
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("CPA" is a kind of...):
accountant; comptroller; controller (someone who maintains and audits business accounts)