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CPA
(Certified Public Accountant)
A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is a licensed accounting professional who has met state education and experience requirements and passed the Uniform CPA Examination. CPAs provide crucial financial services including auditing, tax preparation, and financial consulting.
Unlike regular accountants, CPAs can represent clients before the IRS and prepare audited financial statements. The CPA license requires 150 college credit hours (typically a master's degree) and continuing education. With over 650,000 active CPAs in the U.S., these professionals play vital roles in corporate finance, GAAP compliance, and SEC reporting for public companies.
Unlike regular accountants, CPAs can represent clients before the IRS and prepare audited financial statements. The CPA license requires 150 college credit hours (typically a master's degree) and continuing education. With over 650,000 active CPAs in the U.S., these professionals play vital roles in corporate finance, GAAP compliance, and SEC reporting for public companies.