certified public accountants
Credentialed financial examiners
Certified public accountants are accountants who have met state licensing requirements—typically a degree, exam, and supervised experience.
The designation (abbreviated CPA) allows them to perform audits, sign tax returns, and represent clients before tax authorities.
We hired a certified public accountant to handle the corporate audit.
- bean countersSlang for meticulous financial workers
- auditorsFinancial statement reviewers
- taxationCompulsory government revenue collection
- financeProvide money for
- financial statementsFormal records of transactions
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certified public accountantsbookkeepers
Financial record maintainers
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