CPA: meaning, definitions and examples

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CPA

 

[ ˌsiː piː ˈeɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.