certified public accountant
noun
an accountant certified by a state examining board as having fulfilled the requirements of state law to be a public accountant. Abbreviation: C.P.A.
Origin of certified public accountant
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
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British Dictionary definitions for certified public accountant
certified public accountant
noun
(in the US) a public accountant certified to have met state legal requirements
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