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Certified public accountant (CPA)

Certified public accountant (CPA) public accountant who meets specified educational and experiential requirements and has passed a comprehensive examination on accounting theory and practice.


Certified public accountant (CPA) is designation for an accountant who passes a rigorous examination, has several years of accounting experience, and is licensed by the state; qualified to conduct audits of companies financial statements. May be a public or private accountant.

 

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