chartered accountant

noun
UK: /ˌtʃɑːtəd əˈkaʊntənt/
US: /ˌtʃɑːrtərd əˈkaʊntənt/

  1. A professional who is qualified to keep, audit, and analyze financial records.

    1. The chartered accountant checked the company's yearly accounts.
    2. Our company hired a chartered accountant to manage our financial planning.

  2. An accountant with a specific qualification who is responsible for the financial well-being of a company or individual.

    1. He works as a chartered accountant for a large firm in London.
    2. As a chartered accountant, she provides expert tax advice to businesses.

Synonyms

cpa certified public accountant accountant auditor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chartered accountant" in English means: A professional who is qualified to keep, audit, and analyze financial records., An accountant with a specific qualification who is responsible for the financial well-being of a company or individual..

The phonetic transcription of "chartered accountant" is /ˌtʃɑːtəd əˈkaʊntənt/ in British English and /ˌtʃɑːrtərd əˈkaʊntənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chartered accountant": cpa, certified public accountant, accountant, auditor.

Example usage of "chartered accountant": "The chartered accountant checked the company's yearly accounts.". More examples on the page.