public accountant

noun
UK: /ˌpʌblɪk əˈkaʊntənt/
US: /ˌpʌblɪk əˈkaʊntənt/

  1. A professional who provides accounting services to the public, including auditing financial statements and preparing taxes.

    1. The public accountant checked the books.
    2. Our company hired a public accountant to ensure compliance with regulations and to prepare our corporate tax return.

  2. A certified professional offering accounting, auditing, taxation, and consulting services to businesses and individuals.

    1. A public accountant helps with taxes.
    2. The company relies on its public accountant for sound financial advice and strategic planning.

Synonyms

cpa certified public accountant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "public accountant" in English means: A professional who provides accounting services to the public, including auditing financial statements and preparing taxes., A certified professional offering accounting, auditing, taxation, and consulting services to businesses and individuals..

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

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

Example usage of "public accountant": "The public accountant checked the books.". More examples on the page.