certified public accountant

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noun
  1. 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

1
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

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certified public accountant

noun
  1. (in the US) a public accountant certified to have met state legal requirements: Compare certified accountant

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