CPA: meaning, definitions and examples

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CPA

 

[ ˌsiː piː ˈeɪ ]

Context #1

accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a professional accountant who has passed the CPA exam and met specific education and experience requirements.

Synonyms

accountant, auditor, financial expert

Examples of usage

  • I hired a CPA to help me with my taxes.
  • She became a CPA after years of studying and training.

Translations

Translations of the word "CPA" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Custo por Ação

🇮🇳 प्रति क्रिया लागत

🇩🇪 Kosten pro Aktion

🇮🇩 Biaya Per Tindakan

🇺🇦 Вартість за дію

🇵🇱 Koszt na Akcję

🇯🇵 アクションごとのコスト

🇫🇷 Coût par Action

🇪🇸 Costo por Acción

🇹🇷 Eylem Başı Maliyet

🇰🇷 행동당 비용

🇸🇦 التكلفة لكل إجراء

🇨🇿 Náklady na Akci

🇸🇰 Náklady na Akciu

🇨🇳 每次行动成本

🇸🇮 Strošek na Akcijo

🇮🇸 Kostnaður á Hverja Aðgerð

🇰🇿 Әрекетке Шығын

🇬🇪 მოქმედების ფასი

🇦🇿 Hər Fəaliyyətə Xərc

🇲🇽 Costo por Acción

Word origin

The term CPA originated in the United States in the late 19th century when the accounting profession was becoming more regulated. It was created to establish a standard of qualification for accountants to protect the public interest. Over time, the CPA designation has become globally recognized as a symbol of accounting expertise and professionalism.